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Chicago launches program for financial education aimed at recently released individuals
The City of Chicago is launching a new initiative to assist individuals recently released from incarceration in overcoming financial challenges.
Chicago launches financial literacy program for formerly incarcerated individuals
The Chicago Treasurer's Office, in collaboration with the Mayor's Office of Re-Entry, has launched a new initiative to aid returning citizens in overcoming financial challenges after incarceration.
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Chicago Treasurer promotes financial literacy through community events
By Southland Marquee | Mar 12, 2025
Recently, Chicago City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin discussed her initiatives to enhance financial literacy and generational wealth in underserved communities.
Lincoln Park Zoo welcomes new female meerkats from Wisconsin
By Southland Marquee | Mar 10, 2025
Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago has introduced three new female meerkats to its Regenstein African Journey exhibit.
Chicago man faces new charges after arrest by sheriff's police task force
By Southland Marquee | Mar 10, 2025
The Cook County Sheriff's Police Fugitive Apprehension Unit, in partnership with the U.S. Marshals Task Force, has apprehended a fugitive who had escaped electronic monitoring while awaiting trial for a criminal sex assault case involving a child.
Lincoln Park Zoo joins network combating illegal wildlife trade
By A. D. Nghiem | Feb 27, 2025
Lincoln Park Zoo has become the latest member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Wildlife Confiscations Network (WCN).
Sheriff's police charge two felons with gun and drug offenses
By A. D. Bamburg | Feb 21, 2025
Two individuals with previous felony convictions have been charged with multiple felonies following a narcotics investigation by the Cook County Sheriff's Police.
Animals at Lincoln Park Zoo adapt to snowy conditions
By A. D. Bamburg | Feb 21, 2025
Chicago (February 21, 2025) – At Lincoln Park Zoo, many animals are well-adapted to the cold weather typical of Chicago winters.
North Aurora man faces felony charges after undercover exploitation investigation
By A. D. Bamburg | Feb 19, 2025
A North Aurora resident has been charged with multiple felonies following an investigation by the Cook County Sheriff's Police Special Victims Unit (SVU).
Annual Run for the Zoo returns to support wildlife conservation
By A. D. Nghiem | Feb 12, 2025
Chicago residents are invited to participate in the 47th annual Run for the Zoo, scheduled for Sunday, June 8.
Chicago Treasurer introduces new financial initiatives for Black History Month
By A. D. Bamburg | Feb 7, 2025
In celebration of Black History Month, the Office of the Chicago Treasurer is emphasizing its dedication to ensuring that residents have equal access to financial tools and resources.
Chicago City Treasurer sets goals for economic growth and pension fund challenges
By A. D. Bamburg | Feb 7, 2025
Chicago City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin is focusing on several key initiatives as she plans for 2025 and beyond.
Chicago treasurer prioritizes DEI effort for equal financial opportunities
By A. D. Bamburg | Feb 7, 2025
The Chicago Treasurer's Office is focusing on the financial development of Black residents, as reported by Black Enterprise.
Chicago man charged with felony theft after discovery of stolen shoes
By A. D. Nghiem | Feb 4, 2025
A Chicago man is facing a Class 1 Felony Theft charge after the Cook County Sheriff's Police Organized Retail Crime Unit discovered thousands of suspected stolen shoes in a West Side warehouse.
Chicago man faces charges for cemetery shooting
By A. D. Nghiem | Jan 31, 2025
A 23-year-old man from Chicago has been charged with attempted murder following a shooting at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Evergreen Park, Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced.
Man charged in murder and assault of woman found in forest preserve
By A. D. Nghiem | Jan 21, 2025
A man from Central Illinois has been charged with First Degree Murder in connection with the 2020 death of a young woman, Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced.
Lincoln Park Zoo welcomes emperor tamarins with breeding hopes
By A. D. Nghiem | Jan 17, 2025
Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago has welcomed two new emperor tamarins, Sal and Feta, to their habitat at the Regenstein Small Mammal-Reptile House.
Avian flu causes deaths of flamingo and seal at Lincoln Park Zoo
By A. D. Nghiem | Jan 15, 2025
Testing has confirmed that highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) was the cause of death for a Chilean flamingo on January 8 and a harbor seal on January 9 at Lincoln Park Zoo.
Florida man charged after alleged retail theft spree in Chicago
By A. D. Nghiem | Jan 11, 2025
A 27-year-old man from Florida faces multiple felony charges after a series of retail thefts in Chicago.
Chicago Heights man faces charges including kidnapping and hijacking
By A. D. Nghiem | Dec 23, 2024
A man from Chicago Heights has been charged with several felonies following an investigation by the Sheriff's Police, which concluded he kidnapped two people and demanded ransom for one of them.