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In nod to MLK Day, Advocate Health Care supports community groups at Bulls game
n support of the Chicago Bulls’ MLK Legacy Honoree program, Advocate Health Care distributed grants totaling $30,000 to four Chicago organizations making a difference in health equity at the Bulls’ MLK Game today vs. the Golden State Warriors.
NEXT WEEK: School Choice Week in Illinois Brings Hope, and Support to Families
Schools, organizations, and individuals are planning 987 celebrations of educational opportunity this month as traditional public schools, public charter schools, public magnet schools, private schools, and home educators highlight their unique choices
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas sending more than $47 million in automatic refunds to homeowners
More than 53,000 property owners who overpaid their First Installment taxes last year will automatically get back more than $47 million in refunds starting this week.
WORLD-RENOWNED CHICAGO BORN COMEDIAN DAMON WILLIAMS SET TO CELEBRATE “THREE DECADES OF FUNNY”
ENTERTAINERS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE CREDIT WILLIAMS FOR THEIR RESPECTIVE SUCCESSFUL CAREERS THROUGOUT THE NATION. WILLIAMS EXPECTED TO BE HONORED BY THE CITY OF CHICAGO, COOK COUNTY AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS WITH PROCLAMATION & RESOLUTIONS ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 2023 TIME:6:00 PM CST (SHOW STARTS AT 8:00 PM) LOCATION: CITY WINERY - 1200 WEST RANDOLPH STREET CHICAGO, IL 60607
Black and Latinx Elected Officials Unite Against the Chaos Caused by Mayor Lightfoot
A coalition of elected officials from different levels of government representing predominantly Black and Latinx communities in Chicago united today to hold Mayor Lori Lightfoot accountable for the chaos and division she’s causing through her lack of leadership.
ComEd Launches New Assistance Programs to Help Families Working to Make Ends Meet
As local communities continue to face economic hardships, ComEd is stepping up with new and enhanced customer-assistance options that will make more customers aware of the help available, provide more grants to help with electric bills, and remove barriers customers sometimes face when accessing assistance options.
CSU President Scott Named in Who’s Who in Education by Chicago Crain’s Business
Chicago State University President Zaldwaynaka “Z” Scott, Esq. was named as one of Chicago’s Most Impactful People in Education by Crain’s Chicago’s 2023 Who’s Who list. Launched in 2017, Crain’s Chicago’s list is chosen by the outlet's editorial staff and features city leaders in arts and entertainment, education, government, finance, health care, real estate and more.
City of Harvey Police Department Closed the Year with a Significant Decrease in Homicides
The City of Harvey closed 2022 with a significant decrease in homicides. Harvey Mayor Christopher J. Clark identified several proactive measures that triggered the decline.
HORSESHOE HAMMOND ANNOUNCES AN EXCITING WINTER LINEUP OF LIVE CONCERTS AND SHOWS AT THE VENUE
The legendary Horseshoe Hammond, the exceptional 400,000-square-foot property right along Lake Michigan at 777 Casino Center Drive in Hammond, Indiana, is taking advantage of the cooler winter season with some of the hottest names in music and comedy at the Venue, one of the most popular concert arenas in the region. With an incredible lineup of performances scheduled for the coming months including the award-winning Ice Cube and the Emmy-nominated Rob Schneider to the electric Deon Cole, fans traveling near and far will have the opportunity to enjoy their favorites live onstage in an exciting atmosphere with an intimate setting.
President Kari K. Steele Received Unanimous Vote by the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago Board of Commissioners to Serve a 3rd Term as President of the $1.4 billion dollar ag
President Steele made history in January 2019 when the board unanimously elected Commissioner Steele as the first African American woman president in the 130-year history of the district. On Thursday, Jan. 5th, during the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) Board Meeting, MWRD President Kari K. Steele received a unanimous vote by the MWRD Board of Commissioners to serve a 3rd term as President of the $1.4 billion dollar agency. Each term for President is two years and this is Steele’s 3rd consecutive term. President Steele currently serves as the Chairman of the Engineering Committee and the State Legislation and Rules Committee. She is also the Vice Chairman of the Procurement Committee.
Black Caucus Legislators Want to Bring Offshore Wind and 1,000s of Jobs to Illinois
Black Caucus legislators Senator Robert Peters (D-Chicago) and Leader Marcus Evans (D-Chicago) together with Rep. Edgar Gonzalez (D-Chicago), Local 150 and Pastor Scott Onque of Faith in Place called for the passage of Rust Belt to Green Belt legislation to jumpstart offshore wind in Lake Michigan.
Peoples Gas files rate request with state regulators
Peoples Gas, filed a request with state regulators to restructure how costs are recovered from customers for critical infrastructure projects. The filing is not expected to increase the typical customer’s bill. With natural gas prices forecast to decline this year and next year, customer bills are expected to stay largely flat as new rates take effect in 2024.
CITY OF CHICAGO MAKES A VOLUNTARY ADVANCE PENSION PAYMENT OF NEARLY A QUARTER OF A BILLION DOLLARS TO FURTHER SECURE RETIREMENT OF CITY WORKERS
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot announced that the City would be following through on its promise to contribute $242 million in the form of an advance pension payment to the City’s four pension funds. This is a part of a new pension funding policy that aims to ensure the city’s continued financial recovery by preventing its unfunded pension liabilities from growing any further.
New Proposed Regulations Would Transform Income-Driven Repayment by Cutting Undergraduate Loan Payments in Half and Preventing Unpaid Interest Accumulation
The U.S. Department of Education (Department) proposed regulations to reduce the cost of federal student loan payments, especially for low and middle-income borrowers.
