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Cook County Board of Commissioners Health & Hospitals Committee met April 16

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 30, 2024

Cook County Board of Commissioners Health & Hospitals Committee met Tuesday, April 16

City of Wheaton Planning and Zoning Board met April 9

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 30, 2024

City of Wheaton Planning and Zoning Board met Tuesday, April 9

City of Wheaton City Council Planning Sessions met April 8

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 30, 2024

City of Wheaton City Council Planning Sessions met Monday, April 8

City of Prospect Heights City Council met April 8

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 30, 2024

City of Prospect Heights City Council met Monday, April 8

Village of Rosemont Board of Public Safety Commissioners met April 25

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 30, 2024

Village of Rosemont Board of Public Safety Commissioners met Thursday, April 25

Village of Cherry Valley Recreation Board will meet May 1

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 30, 2024

Village of Cherry Valley Recreation Board will meet Wednesday, May 1

Cook County Commission on Women's Issues will meet May 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 30, 2024

Cook County Commission on Women's Issues will meet Thursday, May 2

City of Winchester Board will meet May 1

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 30, 2024

City of Winchester Board will meet Wednesday, May 1

City of Wheaton Community Relations Commission will meet May 1

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 30, 2024

City of Wheaton Community Relations Commission will meet Wednesday, May 1

Chicago arrests up for class 1 felonies in Q1

By Chicago City Wire | Apr 30, 2024

The number of arrests in Chicago has increased to 12,322 in the first quarter of 2024, compared to previous quarter's 10,465.

Mayor Brandon Johnson Announces Comprehensive Strategy to Maximize Impact of American Rescue Plan Act Funding

By Chicago City Wire | Apr 30, 2024

Mayor Brandon Johnson has announced a strategic plan for the remaining American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding received by the City of Chicago. The funding, part of the $350 billion stimulus package enacted by President Joe Biden, is aimed at providing relief to individuals, businesses, and governments impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.Mayor Johnson's strategic plan includes investments of over $576 million across six policy pillars for community initiatives. He stated, "When I came into office, I wanted to ensure the money the City received from the federal government...

Successful Mobile DMV Event Held at Eisenhower Public Library in Harwood Heights

By Chicago City Wire | Apr 30, 2024

On April 30, 2024, a successful mobile DMV event took place at the Eisenhower Public Library in Harwood Heights. The event was well-received by the community and saw a strong turnout."We hosted a successful mobile DMV event at the Eisenhower Public Library in Harwood Heights yesterday! Thank you to the excellent staff at the library for hosting us and the Secretary of State’s office employees who assisted our community members," said the event organizer.The collaboration between the library staff and the Secretary of State's office employees played a significant role in...

The Airport Expo and Job Fair: Connecting Jobseekers and Entrepreneurs in Chicago

By Chicago City Wire | Apr 30, 2024

The Airport Expo and Job Fair is set to be a pivotal event for jobseekers and entrepreneurs in Chicago, offering a platform for individuals eager to advance their careers within the city's airports. Scheduled for Thursday, May 16, 2024, from 10 am to 2 pm at the UIC Forum, this event is expected to draw a diverse pool of talent and opportunities.Attendees at the expo will have the chance to engage with companies looking to fill positions at O’Hare and Midway airports. As highlighted in the event details, participants can expect to "FIND new contracting opportunities at...

Chicago Public Schools to Host Job Fair for Paraprofessionals

By Chicago City Wire | Apr 30, 2024

The Chicago Public Schools Talent Office has announced that they will be hosting the monthly CPS Job Paraprofessional Fair on Thursday, May 9, 2024 from 10:00am – 1:00pm at the Chicago Teachers Union, located at 1901 West Carroll Ave, Chicago, IL 60612.According to the Chicago Public Schools Talent Office, "We want to encourage members of the community to apply for positions at www.cps.edu/careers."This job fair provides an opportunity for individuals in the community to explore career options within the Chicago Public Schools system and potentially secure positions as...