Yearly Archives: 2014
Governor Quinn Invites Applications for 32nd Annual Hometown Awards
Governor Pat Quinn is encouraging Illinois communities large and small to submit entries for the 2014 Governor’s Hometown Awards competition. This year marks the 32nd annual event, which recognizes volunteers… Read more
McDonald’s Participates in Fiesta del Sol
The McDonald’s Hispanic Owner-Operators Association (MHOA) is proud to have participated once again in Fiesta del Sol, the largest Latino festival in the Midwest! Thanks to the MHOA attendees had… Read more
New Latino Teachers Join Most Diverse Corps in Teach for America’s History
Teach For America announced that it will bring 700 new Latino teachers to classrooms nationwide this fall, more than double the number the organization was providing just four years ago…. Read more
Macy’s Giving Students a Reason to Cheer this School Year
Beyond great fashion for back-to-school, Macy’s is giving students a reason to cheer with exciting events and contests kicking off this season. Beginning in September, schools across the country can… Read more
Marquette Bank Launches Sixth Annual Adopt-a-Classroom Prize Drawing
Marquette Bank announced its sixth annual Adopt-a-Classroom prize drawing. Through Saturday, Sept. 8, Marquette Bank customers, local teachers and parents can enter at any Marquette Bank location for a chance… Read more
Greater Chicago Food Depository’s Culinary Job Training Program Seeks Applicants Dedicated to Preparing for a Career in the Foodservice Industry
Unemployed and underemployed adults in Cook County willing to make a serious commitment to starting a career in the foodservice industry have the opportunity to enroll in Chicago’s Community Kitchens,… Read more
RTA Receives Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) was awarded the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its 2014 budget. The award represents… Read more
Gift of Hope Celebrates National Minority Donor Awareness Week
Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network kicked off National Minority Donor Awareness week, (August 1-7), with the inaugural “Faces of Hope” Awards ceremony on July 31st. The “Faces… Read more
Mayor Emanuel, CTA Unveil Revitalized Harrison Red Line Station
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and CTA President Forrest Claypool unveiled the newly revitalized Harrison Red Line station following the completion of a major modernization project to upgrade the 70-year old station… Read more
Chevrolet to Host Children Special Experience with Manchester United
Chevrolet announced it is hosting 11 children from around the world – including Jasmine Padilla, age 11, of Chicago – in Manchester, England this week to serve as mascots for… Read more
