U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-IL) announced new legislation at a press conference last week at Alain Locke Charter School on Chicago’s West Side, pushing for year-round schools throughout the nation as a way to close the achievement gap. Alain Locke Charter School is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as one of seven schools that is closing the achievement gap.

U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-IL) announced new legislation at a press conference last week at Alain Locke Charter School on Chicago’s West Side, pushing for …

Published on January 31, 2014
The Shared Car program is the latest of several government transportation programs supported by Zipcar throughout Illinois, including programs at the state, city and county levels. The program, which decreases employee vehicle costs and travel reimbursements, complemented Cook County's existing fleets by providing access to car sharing for employees, and optimized their existing fleet with Zipcar's FastFleet technology.

The Shared Car program is the latest of several government transportation programs supported by Zipcar throughout Illinois, including programs at the state, city and county …

Published on January 31, 2014
Although youth smoking rates declined by half between 1997 and 2011, each day another 3,200 children under age 18 smoke their first cigarette, and another 2,100 youth and young adults become daily smokers. Every adult who dies prematurely from smoking is replaced by two youth and young adult smokers.

Although youth smoking rates declined by half between 1997 and 2011, each day another 3,200 children under age 18 smoke their first cigarette, and another …

Published on January 31, 2014

Published on January 31, 2014
Inflexible workplace policies create challenges for women with caregiver obligations in the federal workforce.

Inflexible workplace policies create challenges for women with caregiver obligations in the federal workforce.

Published on January 31, 2014
Toni Preckwinkle, Cook County Board President

Toni Preckwinkle, Cook County Board President

Published on January 31, 2014
U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-IL)

U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-IL)

Published on January 31, 2014