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“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.”
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.
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 (Chicago, IL) — Following is a statement from Nicole Cantello, President of American Federation of Government Employees...
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.
“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.
The declaration also authorizes emergency procurements to facilitate the state's response. The proclamation takes effect immediately and is in place for 30 days.
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
A cross-departmental District team began plotting summer offerings last December and the Board of Education later set aside $30 million to support efforts.