Monthly Archives: July 2017
Tentative Victory in Fight to End Money Bond & Pretrial Detention
The Chicago Community Bond Fund welcomes Cook County Chief Judge Tim Evans’ new rule that, if implemented, will significantly decrease the use of money bond and significantly reduce the number… Read more
Job Training Program Has Grads Excited About Their Future
Brandon Taylor isn’t looking for a job; he’s looking for a career. “I’m looking for a career to better myself,” he says. “I’m ready to take care of business.” Brandon… Read more
Ald. Lopez to Aviation Commissioner: Decertifying aviation police will destabilize airport environment
Alderman Raymond Lopez (15) urged Chicago Department of Aviation Commissioner Ginger Evans to abandon efforts to decertify the Aviation Police on Tuesday. “Since the Dr. Dao incident, the constant flux… Read more
Shedd Champions New Collaboration Among National Colleagues to Tackle Growing Pollution
Shedd Aquarium is one of 19 accredited aquariums across the United States announcing the joint creation of a new Aquarium Conservation Partnership (ACP) focused on addressing one of the gravest… Read more
Land of Lincoln a State in Crisis
Six of the eight Democratic candidates vying to replace Gov. Bruce Rauner in 2018 met at Rainbow PUSH headquarters Friday night to convince voters they would do a better job… Read more
The Power of Art
By: Ashmar Mandou Photo Credit: Maryland Institute of College of Art (MICA) For 20 years, Latino Art Beat has recognized the artistic talents of countless students by providing annual youth… Read more
La Havana Madrid Heads to Goodman Theatre
On the heels of critically-acclaimed sold-out runs at Steppenwolf Theatre Company and The Miracle Center in Logan Square, Teatro Vista’s La Havana Madrid by Sandra Delgado arrives at Goodman Theatre… Read more
Corazón Community Services Hosts Peace Movement
Corazón Community Services, in collaboration with the Town of Cicero, Clyde Park District and community partners, will host the annual Peace Movement 2017 (formerly known as Cease Fire week) in… Read more
Collaboraction Announces Line Up For Peacebook
Collaboraction, Chicago’s social issue-driven contemporary theater, announced today its line-up of 24 world premiere short pieces for PEACEBOOK, a free, collaborative city-wide festival of theater, dance, music, visual art and… Read more
Collaboraction Anuncia la Alineación de Peacebook
Collaboraction, teatro contemporáneo sobre problemas sociales de Chicago, anunció hoy su alineación de 24 piezas cortas, premiere mundial de PEACEBOOK, festival colaborativo gratuito de la ciudad con teatro, baile, música,… Read more