Monthly Archives: March 2014
One-Day Conference for Volunteer Tutors
Whether you’re new at volunteer tutoring or have been tutoring for years, whether you tutor teens or adults, there is always something for everyone at the annual On The Road… Read more
COUNTRY Financial and Chicago Farmers Markets
Kick Off Seventh Annual Reusable Bag Design Contest Chicago high school students can show their artistic talents as COUNTRY Financial and Chicago Farmers Markets launch their seventh annual reusable bag… Read more
‘Benny the Bull’ Celebrates Birthday with Fans
By: Ashmar Mandou Hundreds of Chicago Bulls fans lined up to help celebrate the birthday of one of the most beloved mascots around, Benny the Bull. The Chicago Bulls and… Read more
Vigil Outside of Chicago ICE Field Office In Support of Bring Them Home Families
Chicago and immigrant families around the country will hold vigils outside local representative and ICE offices to garner support for loved ones currently inside the Otay Detention Center in San… Read more
Minority Health and Health Care Reform Eliminating Disparities
Building on the momentum of national health care reform, the 2014 Illinois Minority Health Conference, hosted by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Center for Minority Health Services and… Read more
Get Covered Illinois Urges Illinoisans Who Are Not Covered to Take Action
With just a few days left to sign up for coverage through the Illinois Health Insurance Marketplace, Get Covered Illinois (GCI) urged Illinois’ uninsured residents to take action now to… Read more
American Diabetes Association Presents Health Expo
Come to the American Diabetes Association EXPO on Saturday, April 5th from 10a.m., to 4p.m., at the McCormick Place. The EXPO Chicago is free for everyone. Attendees will receive free… Read more
Survey of Divvy Members Brings Positive Reviews
City of Chicago revealed a survey announcing Divvy annual members were satisfied with Chicago’s new bike share service and claim to save an average of more than $760 a year… Read more
City Launches ‘Neighborhood Small Business’ Challenge
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) are launching the “Neighborhood Small Business Challenge” – a funding competition for local nonprofit organizations to… Read more
Delgado: Cutting Services to Those In Need, Children “unacceptable”
State Senator William Delgado (D-Chicago) heard from a number of state agencies that will have to cut nearly 20 percent out of their budgets for next year. The Department of… Read more