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Immigrants in Chicago are once again lining up outside the Illinois Department of Human Services office, waiting for hours to renew social service benefits. Many, including Leda, a mother of four from Afghanistan, resort to sleeping outside to secure a spot for assistance with food, healthcare, and cash support. The surge in applicants follows the reopening of enrollment for the state's Victims of Trafficking program in July.

South Side UIC Students New Mentorship Nonprofit To Host Back-To-School Bash This Weekend

Jaqueza Thomas, a political science junior at the University of Illinois Chicago, will host a back-to-school bash on Saturday at Nat King Cole Park, providing over 1,000 free backpacks filled with school supplies. The event will also feature free haircuts, hygiene kits, food, and a work fair aimed at helping youth find employment. This marks the third annual celebration organized by Thomas, who has grown his outreach efforts into a nonprofit called Chicago Emerging Stars.

Scattered Storms With Heavy Rain Expected Across Chicago Tuesday

Spotty storms with heavy rain are expected in Chicago on Tuesday, following significant rainfall the previous night. Meteorologist Zachary Yack predicts scattered showers will occur intermittently throughout the day, with warmer temperatures in the 80s. Conditions are expected to improve by Wednesday with little chance of rain.