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Joyce Emphasizes Back-to-School Tax Holiday on School Supplies

“For our students to be successful in school, it is important they are provided with new supplies each year,” said Joyce. “I urge all Illinois families and educators to make use of this tax break in order to contribute to our students’ success.”

Gov. Pritzker Announces Four Appointments to Boards and Commissions

Puente earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a Master of Arts in Public Policy from the University of Chicago's Harris School of Public Policy.

Collaborative between UChicago Medicine and Advocate Health Care Supports 18 Grassroots Organizations Helping to Keep Kids Safe this Summer

In the past four years, Southland RISE has awarded more than $500,000 to grassroots organizations to support the groups’ work combating violence and empowering Chicago youth

EPA Union Applauds Senate Breakthrough on Climate

EPA Union Applauds Senate Breakthrough on Climate (Chicago, IL) — Following is a statement from Nicole Cantello, President of American Federation of Government Employees...

Cook County Board of Commissioners Approves Gun Violence Reduction Grants, Assault Weapons Ban

The thirty-four grants were awarded to individual organizations and coalitions serving city neighborhoods and suburban municipalities that the ongoing gun violence epidemic has impacted most.

Cook County Commissioner Frank Aguilar Votes Yes on Funding to Improve Transportation Throughout Cook County

“Improving quality of life and making it easier for residents to get around the County is a top priority of my administration,” said Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle.

South Suburban College to Host Forklift Operator Training Classes at Oak Forest Center

This 8-hour certification course covers the basic forklift driving skills needed to obtain a Forklift Operator Certification.

Governor Pritzker Issues Monkeypox Virus Public Health Emergency Declaration to Coordinate Statewide Response

The declaration also authorizes emergency procurements to facilitate the state's response. The proclamation takes effect immediately and is in place for 30 days.

Jesse White Encourages Organ/Tissue Donation for Virtual National Minority Donor Awareness Month

People of color are disproportionately affected by illnesses such as hypertension and diabetes, which can lead to the need for dialysis or a kidney transplant, increasing the number of patients on the organ transplant waiting list

CPS Students Participate in Expanded 2022 Summer School Opportunities and Courses

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A cross-departmental District team began plotting summer offerings last December and the Board of Education later set aside $30 million to support efforts.

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