Cook County Health Recognizes 60th Anniversary of Trauma Unit

Chicago, IL, April 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On April 23, Cook County Health proudly celebrated the 60 th anniversary of the Trauma & Burn Department at John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital, honoring six ...

Detainees train shelter dogs for therapy, adoption through Cook County Sheriff’s Office program

A program run by the Cook County Sheriff’s Office called Tails of Redemption is helping detainees and dogs find purpose and ...

National Rebuilding Day: Rebuilding Together Metro Chicago provides free home repairs in Cook County

Rebuilding Together Metro Chicago partnered with volunteers and skill trade unions to make life-changing free home repairs ...

I ran a life skills camp for middle school kids. They learned to do laundry, cook dinner, and navigate Chicago without phones.

Kristin Howard started a camp for middle schoolers to learn important life skills together, including laundry, cooking, and ...