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Berwyn Public Art Initiative Hosts Art Walk
The Berwyn Public Art Initiative (BPAI) will host its first Summer Art Walk in Berwyn’s Historic Depot District. The windows of businesses along the Depot District will come alive with… Read more
City of Chicago Launches Snapchat Lens Initiative Encouraging Residents to Wear Masks
The City of Chicago launched another engagement tool to combat the spread of COVID-19 in Chicago—a Snapchat lens. The social media platform is popular amongst Millennials and Gen Zers, a… Read more
Wearing Face Masks Can Adversely Affect Attitudes Towards Social Distancing, New Research Shows
Wearing face masks can adversely affect attitudes towards social distancing, a new study shows. People felt comfortable sitting or standing closer to others while wearing a mask, a team of… Read more
COVID-19 Testing Opportunities Are Available to Cicero Residents
Prism Health Labs began offering COVID-19 testing this week between 9a.m., to 1p.m. at 1845 S. Laramie Avenue. Testing is paid for through your insurance or CARES Act coverage (with… Read more
Latino Students Lagging Behind
By: Ashmar Mandou According to a new report by Latino Decisions, eighty-five percent of Latino parents in Illinois worry their kids are lagging behind. Recently, a pool of education leaders… Read more
ISBE Releases Data Showing Second Consecutive Year of Increases in Kindergarten Readiness
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) released the third year of data for the Kindergarten Individual Development Survey (KIDS), showing two consecutive years of increases in kindergarten readiness. The… Read more
College 101: Health and Nutrition Advice from Dr. Nicole Avena Every College Student Should Know
According to a report by the Institute of International Education, approximately 87 percent of higher education institutions plan to offer a hybrid model of in-person and virtual classes this fall. For… Read more
Gov. Pritzker Announces Eight Principles for a Clean and Renewable Illinois Economy
Governor JB Pritzker today announced eight principles that will serve as a foundation to begin transitioning Illinois to a clean energy economy. Building upon the progress Illinois has made as a leader in… Read more
ComEd Reminds Customers of Expanded Assistance Options to Help with Energy Bills
As many Illinois families and businesses continue to struggle with the financial challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, ComEd reminds customers in need that a variety of assistance options are… Read more
Pilsen Neighbors, Chicago Bar Association Announce Virtual Driver’s License Reinstatement Program
Chicago-area residents who have had their driver’s license suspended or revoked and are in need of legal assistance to help navigate the reinstatement process are encouraged to register for and… Read more
