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Olive-Harvey College, Cook County Jail Launch Forklift Certification Program for Incarcerated Residents

Supporters say the program offers a tangible step toward reentry success by addressing one of the biggest barriers facing formerly incarcerated people: lack of access to job opportunities. #certification

Chicago Coalition Condemns Trump’s Deployment of Federal Troops

Coalition members accused ICE and federal agents of targeting immigrants without criminal histories, detaining families, and using force against demonstrators and journalists. #deployment

Crawford to Join National Medicaid Policy Conference in Washington

Crawford is one of just 30 state leaders selected nationwide to attend the Council of State Governments’ (CSG) Medicaid Leaders Development Program, which runs Oct. 6-8. #medicaid

UChicago Medicine Ingalls to Offer Free Mental Health Screenings in October

Participants will complete a short questionnaire designed to identify signs of depression or anxiety. #screenings

Report Warns Illinois’ Water System is Broken, Calls for Urgent Reform

The study, Divided Waters, examines the Lake Michigan Service Area, which spans 284 municipalities across seven counties and serves more than 5.5 million residents. #watersystem

Illinois Launches Statewide Campaign to Help Students Apply for College and Financial Aid

The program connects students with resources to navigate the often-daunting application process for college admissions and financial aid, including the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®). #college

Love & Protect Wisdom Launches “Towers Over Domestic Violence” Campaign in Chicago

The event will feature keynote remarks from Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller, along with live music, food, and drinks. #domesticviolence

Preston Blasts Federal Shutdown as Blow to Black Americans, Working Families

He warned that the shutdown will hit the most vulnerable Americans hardest, including families relying on SNAP benefits, seniors waiting on Social Security claims, and federal workers facing missed paychecks. #shutdown

Illinois Schools Show Progress Since Pandemic, But Gaps and Mental Health Struggles Remain

The biennial report, The State We’re In 2025, tracks 15 years of data on funding, enrollment, staffing, affordability, and student outcomes from early childhood through higher education. #mentalhealth

Illinois DCFS Urges Caregivers to Follow “ABCs” of Safe Sleep During Infant Safe Sleep Awareness Month

The department’s message is built around the “ABCs” of safe sleep: infants should always be placed "Alone, on their Backs, in a Crib." #infants

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