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Chicago Teachers Union to host town hall on state of CPS learning this WEDNESDAY

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to harm neighborhoods across the city, CPS is planning to have some teachers back in school as soon as Jan. 4, 2021. Parents and community members, as well as teachers, paraprofessionals, and clinicians, have questions: What supports will be in place for in-person learning? What safety measures will be in place? What if my child remains in remote learning - can it be improved? Given that schools across the 17th Senate District faced real funding and resource inequities before the pandemic, it is vital that our overwhelmingly Black and Brown students and their families get what they need. Please join CTU Vice President Stacy Davis Gates and myself for a virtual town hall on Wednesday, Dec. 16 at 4:30pm. You can register for the virtual town hall meeting .

Applications open for Chicago's Hospitality Grant Program

Chicago's Hospitality Grant Program is accepting applications. Apply here: chicago.gov/hospitalityfund

Chicago State hosts event to protect communities from COVID-19

 

Join Chicago State University’s event focused on giving you the facts and tips you need to stay healthy during the pandemic. It will be held virtually on Thursday at 5 p.m. Learn more and register for Chicago State University virtual health event .

Open enrollment for ACA Health Insurance through Dec. 15

Every Illinoisan deserves quality, affordable health care. The ACA Health Insurance Marketplace is open now through Dec. 15, and @CoveredIllinois offers tools to help you find the coverage you need to stay healthy: GetCovered.Illinois.gov #OpenEnrollment