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LEGISLATION INTRODUCED TO PROVIDE TECH ACCESS FOR LOW-INCOME STUDENTS
With COVID-19 causing school districts across the country to move toward remote learning for the rest of the school year, students without computers or internet access would miss out on critical learning opportunities.
No need to come to the office. Apply online for $79 million in refunds and $44 million in missing Cook County property tax exemptions
Taxpayers seeking property tax refunds will have new tools on cookcountytreasurer.com enabling them to file electronically instead of downloading a form and mailing it in, Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas said today.
CAMELOT ILLINOIS AWARDS GRANT FUNDING TO LADIES OF VIRTUE AND STEP UP
Camelot Illinois is proud to announce that non-profit organizations Ladies of Virtue (LOV) and Step Up received $30,000 in total funding from the Camelot Illinois Grant Program.
STATE BOARD APPROVED IN PERSON SOCIAL DISTANCED DRIVE-THRU GRADE SCHOOL GRADUATION TO TAKE PLACE IN SOUTHLAND
AFTER MUCH NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE STATE, HAZEL CREST BOARD OF EDUCATION IS PROUD TO HONOR GRADUATES OF THE JESSE WHITE LEARNING ACADEMY
Grant Aims To Combat Gun Violence on the South Side
A new approach to combating gun violence by Mayor Lori Lightfoot is to enlist nonprofits to filter conflict resolution techniques to residents especially youth in urban neighborhoods like Roseland on the Far South Side.
CITY TREASURER STARTS WEBINAR TO HELP RESIDENTS
Melissa Conyears-Ervin, treasurer of the city of Chicago, began her “Money Mondays with Melissa” webinar on Monday, May 4, as a way to inform residents and provide resources during COVID-19.
PayPal Releases 2019 Global Impact Report
PayPal Holdings, Inc. has released its third annual Global Impact Report, publishing its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategies and activities of its global operations for 2019, according to a press release.
CHEMISTS LOOK FOR WAYS TO ASSESS AND IMPROVE INDOOR AIR QUALITY
In a city teeming with traffic, it’s common to smell exhaust and other air pollutants on the street. But air pollution doesn’t always stay outside. Fluctuations in outdoor air quality can cause changes in indoor air pollution, which can lead to respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and can adversely affect pregnancies, according to the National Institutes of Health.
Amusement Park Visits Will Take a Hit as Parks Delay or Shutter 2020 Season
US amusement park visits are forecast to rise 2.2% yearly through 2024, according to Amusement Parks: United States, a report recently released by Freedonia Focus Reports.
This Mental Health Month NAMI Spreads Message: You Are Not Alone
This May for Mental Health Month, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is raising awareness and highlighting that no one experiencing a mental health condition should feel alone. More than 40 million people in the U.S.
Local business owner provides meal for testing site
Earl Walker wanted to thank some of the people on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic and decided to do something special to express his gratitude.
Popeyes is offering out-of-work musicians an at-home-gig to record its jingle
Popeyes is giving out-of-work musicians the chance of a gig, saying it will hire some of them to record its “Love That Chicken From Popeyes” jingle for use in commercials.
KING PROVIDES UPDATES ON REDEVELOPMENT PLANS
Alderman Sophia King updated residents on the redevelopment plans for the former site of Michael Reese Hospital. “I want to acknowledge the community led process and the Michael Reese Advisory Committee. They’ve been working very hard with me and advocating for the community,” King said. “We’ve had a lot of engagement with the larger community really talking about what the vision is.”
Public Safety Agencies Remind Seniors that Wellness Checks are Safe During COVID-19
Older Illinoisans are among those most at risk for health complications related to COVID-19. And the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), along with partners from Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA), Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM), Illinois State Police (ISP) and the Illinois Sheriffs’ Association want to remind residents of the following safety measure put in place in light of COVID-19, according to a news release.