State Sen. Mike Porfirio has been recognized by the National Veterans Mental Health Leadership Coalition as its 2025 National Innovator of the Year.
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Sheriff Dart program provides seniors with cell phones
The Cook County Sheriff’s Office created the Cell Phone for Seniors Program to provide free emergency 911 cell phones to seniors.
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Voters face host of races in March 17 primary
Illinois voters are already early voting in state, county and local races in the March 17 primary election.
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Early voting expands to all 50 city wards
Early voting expanded on Monday to all 50 Chicago wards for the upcoming March 17 primary election in Illinois.
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Chicago Symphony Orchestra brings Irish magic to Beverly
A Chicago Symphony Orchestra quartet performs Irish-inspired chamber music at Beverly Arts Center during South Side Irish Parade weekend festivities.
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Giannoulias wants insurance and testing reforms for senior drivers
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is determined to fight age discrimination on behalf of senior citizens and has gotten to work on a number of issues.
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Quinn says mayor’s hemp ban veto defies logic
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s veto of a city hemp ban has its chief sponsor, Ald. Marty Quinn, wondering why.
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Mercy Circle Nurse Honored with Prestigious DAISY Award
Mercy Circle’s Sandra Ramirez, LPN, receives prestigious DAISY Award for exceptional care, chosen from 25 senior communities across eight states.
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State’s attorney says mayor’s ICE order to cops is illegal
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s executive order directing Chicago police to report ICE violations to prosecutors is illegal, according to Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke.
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Newsies and journalism panel take the stage in Beverly
Beverly Arts Center stages Newsies and follows with a journalism panel connecting the 1899 strike to today’s media landscape.