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Start Early Is Advocating For Increase In Wages For Early Childhood Services
Nonprofit organization Start Early has been working to promote early childhood education in underresourced communities since it began more than 40 years ago in Chicago as The Ounce of Prevention Fund. The goal of the organization is to give children the best start in life by providing resources and support to families.
Giannoulias Honors Student Organ Donors on ‘Sweetness Day’ Walter Payton Prep Sophomores Register Fellow CPS Teens as Organ Donors Under Secretary of State’s LEAD Program
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias celebrated the sophomore class of Walter Payton College Preparatory High School today after their day of service in honor of Walter “Sweetness” Payton, the school’s namesake.
Olive-Harvey College, Launched Criminal and Social Justice Center with legal resources available to the community
Olive-Harvey College (OHC), launched its Criminal and Social Justice Center to support communities across the city and beyond. City Colleges of Chicago officials, community partners, faculty, staff and students joined together for a ribbon cutting, signifying the launch of the new Criminal and Social Justice Center located at the college, 10001 S. Woodlawn Avenue in Chicago.
Applications for Property Tax Savings Now Available
Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi announced at a press conference today that property tax–saving exemptions applications for the 2024 tax year are now available online. Exemptions are savings that contribute to lowering a homeowner’s property tax bill. The most common is the Homeowner Exemption, which saves a property owner an average of $950 dollars each year.
Carol's Daughter Is Helping Black Women Reclaim Our Crowns
For many Black women, hair is more than just style; it's a symbol of identity, strength, and cultural pride. However, for 71% of Black women who experience hair loss, it can also be a source of insecurity and lowered self-confidence. Today, Carol's Daughter, a pioneer in natural hair care, announces a powerful new solution: the Goddess Strength Minoxidil Hair Regrowth Treatment, a vital addition to the beloved and award-winning Goddess Strength collection.
Pappas urges property owners to pay First Installment tax bills by Tuesday, March 4 due date
First Installment Tax Year 2024 property taxes are due Tuesday, March 4, Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas reminded taxpayers today.
YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago Announces CEO Transition
The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago today announced that Dorri McWhorter has decided to step down as president and Chief Executive Officer, effective February 28, 2025.
Chicago Public Schools Celebrates Crossing Guard Appreciation Month
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) will celebrate the more than 700 crossing guards who help CPS students and families safely arrive and depart schools every day during Crossing Guard Appreciation Month which runs from today through March 14. CPS Crossing Guards are located at busy intersections across Chicago and help students and community members cross streets safely.
Do You Need a REAL ID? Maybe…Maybe Not
Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias wants Illinoisans to make sure they know if they need a REAL ID ahead of the federal deadline, now less than three months away.
Tutera Senior Living & Health Care Acquires Luxury Community in Matteson
Tutera Senior Living & Health Care, one of the nation's leading senior care providers, has acquired Ridgeland Senior Living, an upscale community in Matteson, outside of Chicago. The community, built in 2021 for $21 million, formerly operated under the name Alexi Senior Living for eight months until it closed in 2022. Tutera is making improvements and will reopen the community in early spring.
Poetry Foundation Spring Event Season Celebrates Lineages, Collective Power, and the Midwest
The Poetry Foundation announces its roster of free public events for the spring 2025 season under the theme "Power Lines," inspired by the landmark anthology of the same name released by the Guild Literary Complex 25 years ago. The electrifying event season highlights new work by Chicago and Midwest presses, partner organizations, and authors.
COMMUNITY COMMISSION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ANNOUNCES NATIONWIDE SEARCH FOR COPA CHIEF ADMINISTRATOR
The Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability (CCPSA) will launch a nationwide search for the next Chief Administrator of the Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA), following the announcement that Chief Administrator Andrea Kersten is resigning. The CCPSA thanks Chief Kersten for her service to the City.
MAYOR BRANDON JOHNSON ANNOUNCES FULL COMPOSITION OF CHICAGO’S FIRST HYBRID SCHOOL BOARD
Mayor Brandon Johnson announced the final appointment to the Chicago Board of Education, completing the city’s first-ever hybrid school board. This transition marks a significant milestone in Chicago’s shift toward a fully elected board by 2027, ensuring greater transparency, equity and public representation in the governance of Chicago Public Schools (CPS).
CHA, partners cut ribbon at Encuentro Square that includes 89 affordable units in Logan Square
The City of Chicago, Chicago Housing Authority, Evergreen Real Estate and Latin United Community Housing Association (LUCHA) celebrated the grand opening for Encuentro Square, a two-building, multi-family development at the western edge of the 606 Trail in Chicago’s Logan Square community. The development includes 89 affordable units for families and individuals with incomes at or below 60 percent of the Chicago Area Median Income (AMI), including 55 Project Based Vouchers from CHA.