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Pappas: Your Cook County property tax bill is online now
Cook County’s Second Installment property tax bills have been posted at cookcountytreasurer.com, where bills can be viewed, downloaded and paid with no added surcharge.
Ivy Hall Damen Cannabis Dispensary Hosts Historic Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening
Ivy Hall Damen, the state’s first operating social equity cannabis dispensary, hosted its ribbon cutting and grand opening at its flagship dispensary at 1720 N. Damen Avenue in Chicago. Dozens of social equity champions, including elected officials, regulators, and representatives from neighborhood groups, joined company officials as they cut the ribbon at a morning ceremony.
Property Tax Savings for Veterans from the Assessor’s Office
n honor of Veterans Day, the Cook County Assessor’s Office (Assessor’s Office) would like to express gratitude to those who have served our nation. By offering property-tax-saving exemptions for over 10,000 veteran families this year, the Assessor’s Office hopes to honor their sacrifice and service.
The Soul of Philanthropy Chicago Accepting Local Philanthropist Nominations Through Nov. 30
The Soul of Philanthropy, an exhibition coming to the Chicago Cultural Center in early 2023, is accepting nominations for local philanthropists to be featured in the “Rooted in Chicago” component. Nominations are accepted online through Nov. 30.
Pappas: More than 45,000 properties are in Cook County’s Tax Sale and 18,000 owe under $1,000
Cook County Tax Sale Starts November 15
NIU College of Education, City Colleges of Chicago pave 2+2 paths in kinesiology, sport management
City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) students now have a seamless “2+2” transfer pathway to bachelor’s degrees in Kinesiology and Sport Management from the Northern Illinois University College of Education.
DURBIN ANNOUNCES $450,000 FOR CHICAGO STATE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES SIMULATION LAB
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) visited Chicago State University (CSU) to discuss the $450,000 in federal funding he secured through Congressionally Directed Spending—more commonly known as an earmark—in the Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) Omnibus appropriations bill to purchase science laboratory equipment for their Health Sciences Simulation Lab. This funding will be used to help students learn best practices in pediatric and home health care, as well as support a workforce pipeline of nurses, occupational therapists, and pharmacists.
Girl Scouts of the USA Hires New Chief Development Officer and Chief Operations Officer
Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) announced two new C-suite hires to expand the organization’s talented and diverse leadership team. Shelley Goode has joined as the chief development officer (CDO) and Brandt Haynes has joined the organization as the chief operating officer and head of transformation (COO). Both Shelley and Brandt bring a wide range of experiences and decades of expertise in executive, industry, and nonprofit roles that will be impactful to the mission and work of Girl Scouts.
InteliChart Expands Leadership Team with New Chief Operating Officer
Inteli- Chart, a leader in patient engagement solutions forhealth care providers of all sizes, announces the appointment of Anthony L. Carter as its new chief operating officer. Carter brings over 20 years of experience in overhauling products and services to InteliChart, identifying opportunities to grow top-line revenues, driving product development, and guiding leadership teams to success.
City Colleges of Chicago Outperforms the State and National Averages for Fall Enrollment
City Colleges of Chicago (CCC)’s fall 2022 enrollment is up 6.9 percent year over year, exceeding the Illinois community college average of +1.5% and the national average (flat), according to a report published Friday by the Illinois Community College Board.
Federal Oversight of Cook County Assessor’s Office Ends Under Assessor Fritz Kaegi
Cook County – The Cook County Assessor’s Office (Assessor’s Office) announces that it is no longer under federal monitoring after a judge lifted the consent decree and court order which governed the office’s hiring processes since 2012.
Urban One’s Reach Media and Comedian-Actress Amanda Seales Announce Partnership for New Syndicated Radio Show and Podcast
Amanda Seales, comedian, multi-hyphenate, and social justice advocate, can now add syndicated radio host to her growing list of achievements, Reach Media announced. The Amanda Seales syndicated radio show and accompanying podcast premiered on Nov. 7th on WRNB 100.3 FM Philadelphia and is available for distribution to additional radio stations.
Karmanos Cancer Institute partners with nation’s top cancer organizations to endorse initiative to increase lung cancer screening in the United States
The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute has partnered with more than 50 cancer organizations across the country to issue a call to action urging individuals, providers and insurers to increase access to and utilization of low-dose computed tomography (CT) scans for those at high risk for lung cancer.
MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY CELEBRATES 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD
The Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago (MSI) is ringing in the holiday season with the 80th anniversary of Christmas Around the World. The exhibit allows guests to connect with their heritage as they explore dozens of trees and displays meticulously decorated with hand-crafted ornaments, all while learning about traditions that are celebrated across the globe.
