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City’s public health commissioner touts success battling teen smoking during City Club appearance

Dr. Julie Morita at the City Club of Chicago (Video Parachute)

While speaking at a City Club of Chicago event Tuesday, Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Julie Morita touted the strides the city has made battling teen smoking. Morita said teen smoking in the city is the lowest on record thanks to an approach to the issue that focused on policy, systems and environmental change.

01/15/2019 - 3:29pm

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Aon leading movement to create white-collar apprenticeship program

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Global professional services firm Aon is in the second year of an innovative apprenticeship program that currently employs 50 students in technology, insurance and human resources positions while they earn associate’s degrees at two-year community colleges.

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Regional Transportation Authority Board Meeting

Thursday, January 17, 2019 - 8:45am

175 W. Jackson Blvd, Suite 1650, Chicago, IL

Illinois Tollway Board Meeting

Thursday, January 17, 2019 - 9:00am

Tollway Headquarters, 2700 Ogden Avenue, Downers Grove, IL

Chicago City Council Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards

Thursday, January 17, 2019 - 10:00am

Council Chambers -- City Hall -- Chicago, IL

Chicago City Council Committee on Transportation and Public Way

Thursday, January 17, 2019 - 11:00am

Room 201A -- City Hall -- Chicago, IL

Chicago City Council Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety

Thursday, January 17, 2019 - 12:30pm

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