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Friday, February 28, 2020

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Having better educated students would remove incentive for CPS to game standardized testing, leading conservatives say

“Irregularities” in standardized testing alleged

By W.J. Kennedy | Feb 28, 2020

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Urlacher resigns Civil Service position following indictment

Casey Urlacher on Monday resigned from the Illinois Civil Service Commission in the wake of his federal indictment in a gambling case.

By Sarah Downey | Feb 28, 2020

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AUSTIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: In The Case Of An Attack, Face The Foe, Defense Instructor Says

By Press release submission | Feb 26, 2020

If you're scared by someone who has approached you, step back, put your arms up and say something like: "Watch out there, you're too close."

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ANN & ROBERT H. LURIE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO: Happy 1st Anniversary To Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU)!

By Press release submission | Feb 26, 2020

The IMCU provides a level of care that falls in between the care provided in the Lefkofsky Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and the acute care provided on the general inpatient floors.

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CHICAGO AREA GAY AND LESBIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Dollars & Sen$e: North Side Neighborhood Banking & Lending

By Press release submission | Feb 26, 2020

The Office of the City Treasurer of the City of Chicago is hosting its first-ever town hall meetings to ensure residents have an opportunity to learn how their taxpayer dollars are invested and to highlight the various economic development initiatives and resources offered by the Office in 2020.

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ADVOCATE TRINITY HOSPITAL: What’s The Best Time Of Day To Take Medicine?

By Press release submission | Feb 26, 2020

When a prescription label reads, “Take one tablet by mouth once daily,” does that mean every day at 8 a.m.?

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CITY OF CHICAGO: Mayor Lightfoot, CPS, and CPD Join Students from Across Chicago in a Citywide Call-to-Action to End Youth Involvement in Gun Violence

By Press release submission | Feb 26, 2020

Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and Chicago Public Schools (CPS) CEO Dr. Jackson today joined city departments and students from across Chicago in a citywide call-to-action to end youth involvement in gun violence.

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ANN & ROBERT H. LURIE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO: Paul Tannous, MD, PhD, and Alan Nugent, MBBS, First In Illinois To Implant New FDA-Approved Device Closes A Hole In Wall Between Two Upper Chambers Of Heart

By Press release submission | Feb 19, 2020

Interventional cardiologists Paul Tannous, MD, PhD, and Alan Nugent, MBBS, were the first in Illinois to implant a new FDA-approved device that closes a hole in the wall between the two upper chambers of the heart – permanently fixing one of the most common forms of congenital heart disease, the atrial septal defect (ASD).

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COOK COUNTY HOSPITAL: Municipalities And Townships Across Cook County Warming Centers Available For Residents

By Press release submission | Feb 19, 2020

The Cook County Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security (EMRS) reminds residents to take appropriate precautions to protect themselves and their families during cold weather.

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AUSTIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Scottie Pippen Christens New 'Safe Haven' Court

By Press release submission | Feb 19, 2020

Just in time for the first NBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago in 32 years, boys and girls in Garfield Park got a brand new basketball court at the youth center where some of the greats got their start.

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ADVOCATE TRINITY HOSPITAL: Heart Attack Symptoms Can Be Different For Women

By Press release submission | Feb 19, 2020

Heart disease is the number one killer of both men and women in the United States, but do you know the signs to watch for?

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CITY OF CHICAGO: Mayor Lightfoot Joins Governor Pritzker, University of Illinois and Related Midwest to Announce New Discovery Partners Institute Headquarters in Chicago

By Press release submission | Feb 19, 2020

Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot today joined Governor JB Pritzker, the University of Illinois System and Near South Side community members to announce the University of Illinois’ Discovery Partners Institute (DPI) will anchor the first phase of the $7 billion mixed-use project known as The 78.

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Rep. Cassidy supports bipartisan effort for fair maps

By Kyla Asbury | Feb 16, 2020

House Rep. Kelly Cassidy (D-Rogers Park) supports bipartisan legislation that would pave the way for fair mapping in Illinois.

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Team Madigan's efforts toward 'preserving their own political hide' fits the profile, Chicago GOP chair says

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 13, 2020

Chicago Republican Party Chairman Chris Cleveland sees nothing out of character about the way longtime House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) is handling the ongoing sexual assault investigation involving McHenry County Board chairman and former state representative Jack Franks (R-Marengo).

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ANN & ROBERT H. LURIE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO: Parents Should Do More to Address Bullying, Say Chicago Parents

By Press release submission | Feb 11, 2020

When asked who should do more to address bullying, 83 percent of Chicago parents who considered it a big problem for youth responded “parents,” according to the latest survey results released by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH).

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CHICAGO AREA GAY AND LESBIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: How To Earn Advocacy In Supplier Diversity With Bianca Hester

By Press release submission | Feb 11, 2020

In this episode, we explore the true profile of a 12-year supplier diversity veteran at ExpressScripts, the values she holds, and first-hand advice to help diverse suppliers succeed at relationship-building to win long-term business and partnerships with national brands.

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AUSTIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: City Catholic Schools To Share Nearly $50M

By Press release submission | Feb 11, 2020

Two Catholic schools in Oak Park and Austin were listed among 30 in the Chicago area to receive a $47.5 million commitment over 10 years from Big Shoulders Fund, an independent charitable organization that supports inner-city Catholic schools.

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ADVOCATE TRINITY HOSPITAL: Know How To Spot This Highly Contagious Illness

By Press release submission | Feb 11, 2020

This year’s deadly flu season has been widely reported, but there’s another lesser-known illness that doctors are seeing in a high number of young children and babies this winter.

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CITY OF CHICAGO: Mayor Lightfoot Announces Major Reforms to The City’s Approach to Allocating Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Funds

By Press release submission | Feb 11, 2020

Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot today announced sweeping reforms to the City’s tax increment financing (TIF) approval and oversight process

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Chicago congressman Garcia sponsors bill to ban deportation of criminal illegal aliens

By April Bamburg | Feb 9, 2020

U.S. Rep. Jesus G. “Chuy” Garcia (D-Chicago) is among more than 30 other members of Congress sponsoring the New Way Forward Act, intended to restore due process to the immigration system, according to a press release announcing the new bill.