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Lightfoot: Chicago's domestic workers, undocumented residents who 'make all other work possible' eligible for relief payments
By Karen Kidd | Feb 18, 2023
Certain care workers Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot calls "the backbone of our economy" are eligible for one-time $500 relief payments, according to a news release recently issued by the city.
Chicago planning commissioner: Development grants will 'help community stakeholders to shape their neighborhoods'
By Karen Kidd | Feb 17, 2023
The city of Chicago's recently announced $10 million economic development program seeks projects that will stimulate neighborhood economies, Department of Planning and Development Commissioner Maurice Cox said in a news release
City Colleges of Chicago to participate in nationwide cybersecurity initiative
By Karen Kidd | Jan 27, 2023
Last week's announcement that City Colleges of Chicago was selected for a nationwide cybersecurity initiative will boost the public community college system's students excel in online security, CCC's Chancellor Juan Salgado said in a news release
Chicago congresswoman celebrates Pullman National Monument's redesignation as national historical park
By Karen Kidd | Jan 25, 2023
U.S. House Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Ill.) took to social media to express her excitement about last week's redesignation of Pullman National Monument, the first national historical park in Chicago.