Yearly Archives: 2014
Can Cell Phones Be Blamed for a Decline in Global Fertility?
Men who carry cell phones in their pant pockets could be weakening their ability to bear children because they’re exposing sperm cells to potentially damaging radiation, suggested findings published in… Read more
Truth Tour Comes to Chicago to Talk Smoking Prevention
By: Ashmar Mandou Every day about 3,500 youth try a cigarette fort he first time. One-third of those will die early as a result of tobacco-related illnesses. Research shows that… Read more
Chicago Program Introduces Kids to Engineering
For the first time in its history, the Summer Engineering Experience for Kids (SEEK) program will operate in Chicago. The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) developed this free program… Read more
DCFS to Honor College-Bound Youth
48 Scholarship Winners to be Announced from Across Illinois at Luncheon The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is pleased to announce that it will honor 48 college-bound youth… Read more
City of Chicago receives “Gold Medal” Recognition from Comcast
Launched in Chicago three years ago by Comcast, Internet Essentials helps close the digital divide by providing eligible families low-cost broadband service at home for about $10 a month. Since… Read more
Chicago City of Learning Month of Code Challenge Launches
Mayor Rahm Emanuel launched the Chicago City of Learning (CCOL) Month of Code Challenge to all Cities of Learning to encourage young people to explore the science, technology, engineering, arts,… Read more
Explore the World Here in Chicago — Host an International Youth This Summer!
WorldChicago seeks volunteer host families for 15 international students in the 2014 U.S. Department of State Mexico Youth Leadership Program from Tuesday, July 22 to Saturday, August 2. The 12-day… Read more
Mariachi Program Coming This Fall to CPS
The Mariachi Heritage Foundation officially kicked off a mariachi music training course this week in partnership with Chicago’s VanderCook College of Music. The four day course provided a unique opportunity… Read more
Working Group Recommends $13 Minimum Wage by 2018
The Minimum Wage Working Group of community, labor and business leaders appointed by Mayor Emanuel to develop a balanced plan to increase the minimum wage in Chicago submitted its report… Read more
Berwyn Has Own Style to Offer Residents and Visitors
The City of Berwyn and the Berwyn Development Corporation (BDC) are pleased to announce the launch of the City of Berwyn’s 2014 Integrated Marketing Campaign. Now in its eighth year,… Read more
