Via Chicago Department of Public Health Air quality in Chicago continues to improve but is still rated as “unhealthy for sensitive groups” due to smoke from wildfires in Canada, according to Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) air monitors. It is still recommended that sensitive populations take precautions to protect themselves. CDPH is monitoring the situation closely […]
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Cook County Health Opens Applications for 2023 Provident Scholarship Fund
Posted onOn April 20, 2023, Cook County officials joined Cook County Health and Cook County Health Foundation leaders to kick off the second year of the Provident Scholarship Fund to support students who are from, and committed to caring for, underserved communities.** The scholarship application period is open now and closes on May 26.** The Provident Scholarship […]
COVID-19 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Benefits Expire
Posted onSince 2020, SNAP recipients have been receiving extra SNAP dollars each month through the COVID-era Emergency Allotments program. Emergency Allotments were first distributed in Illinois in April 2020 and have been extended monthly since that time. These benefits have been critical in helping households navigate the economic disruption of COVID and historic food inflation. The […]
2-1-1 Metro Chicago
Posted onChicago and suburban Cook County residents now have access to a local 2-1-1 service—changing the landscape for how we meet the needs of our neighbors. 2-1-1 is a free, 24/7/365 service that connects them to essential health and social service support and information during times of non-emergency crisis and for everyday needs. Important for residents: Call 9-1-1 for […]