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MINIMUM WAGE WORKERS SEEKING OPPORTUNITIES IN CHICAGO
The state increased minimum wage on Jan. 1 for the first time in a decade, but that may not be enough to recruit and retain employees seeking entry-level jobs in Chicago where minimum wage is much higher.
With threat of spring flooding, state officials urge residents to consider flood insurance
Each year, millions of people around the world welcome the start of a new year by making personal resolutions. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), Illinois Department of Insurance (IDOI), Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and local emergency management agencies throughout Illinois are encouraging people to ‘Resolve to be Ready’ for emergencies in 2020.
Pritzker Administration Secures $40.2 Million Federal Preschool Development Grant
In line with Governor JB Pritzker’s vision of making Illinois the best state in the nation for families raising young children, the Pritzker administration recently announced it has secured $40.2 million in federal funding over the next three years to improve early childhood programs across Illinois.
PUBLIC HOUSING RESIDENTS PUSH BACK ON FEDERAL MARIJUANA BAN
Recreational marijuana use is now legal all over the state except at public housing developments and private residences whose tenants are Housing Choice Vouchers holders
Annual Breakfast commemorates life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther, King, Jr.
The Rainbow Push Coalition will host its 30th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Scholarship Breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon on Monday, Jan. 20, at the Hyatt Regency Chicago, 151 E. Wacker Drive.
HEALTHY EATING DISCUSSED BY TOP COOK COUNTY DOCTOR AT PARK MANOR CHURCH
A top, Cook County health official recently led a two-hour discussion at a Park Manor church about the importance of healthy eating and explained why he no longer eats meat of any kind as a vegan. Dr. Terry Mason, chief operating officer for the Cook County Department of Public Health, recalled how he would routinely eat a steak almost every day.
DEA and FDA shut down 44 websites advertising illegal vaping cartridges
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently announced the seizure of 44 website domains offering to sell illicit vaping cartridges containing THC and other adulterated substances.
Unemployment Rate Falls to New Historical Low in November
The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) recently announced that the unemployment rate fell -0.1 percentage point to 3.8 percent, a new historical low, while nonfarm payrolls lost -17,200 jobs in November, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and released by IDES. The October monthly change in payrolls was revised from the preliminary report from +1,900 to +8,300 jobs.
Mayor Lightfoot Appoints New Members to the Cultural Advisory Council of the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot recently introduced the new members of the local arts community to the Cultural Advisory Council of the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), including Council Chair Amina J. Dickerson and Vice Chair Alison Cuddy. The Mayor will submit these appointments for City Council approval this month.
A Streaming Solution for Subscription Fatigue
Family Features - Entertainment seekers have an almost overwhelming number of options available today when it comes to viewing television shows and movies. The rise in alternative entertainment options, such as streaming video services, has only increased the amount of choices.
Gig Economy Targeted to Grow Beyond $440 Billion by 2023
The Gig Economy had made quite a splash in recent years and according to recent reviews, it will continue to grow for the next several years… at least. Since the term “gig economy” became popularized in 2008-2009, task-based labor has evolved and has become a significant factor in the overall economy.
The World’s Most Inspiring People in 2019 - Eight Women in the Top 10
OOOM Magazine recently published its fourth annual OOOM 100: THE WORLD’S MOST INSPIRING PEOPLE list, compiled by an international jury. The results are remarkable: No less than eight spots in this year’s OOOM 100’s top 10 are claimed by women.
Getting Around Illinois provides latest winter road conditions
Now that winter is upon us, the Illinois Department of Transportation reminds travelers to visit and bookmark GettingAroundIllinois.com for continually updated information on road conditions. “GettingAroundIllinois.com site is a great resource for getting you the latest information to keep you and your family safe in your travels,” said Acting Illinois Transportation Secretary Omer Osman.
A Year In Review for the Chatham Community
In 2019, a lot took place in Chatham, a black, middle-class community on the South Side, such as residents re-electing the incumbent alderman, experiencing longtime businesses shutting down, and gaining a nearby Metra station for commuters.
