Yearly Archives: 2017
New Framework for Preparing Students for Postsecondary Education, Careers, and Financial Aid
The State of Illinois has adopted a new Postsecondary and Career Expectations (PaCE) framework that outlines what students should know and actions they should take from middle school through 12th… Read more
Girls Inc. Expands to Chicago
Girls Inc., the national organization inspiring all girls to be strong, smart, and bold, has launched a Chicago affiliate. Arshele Stevens, previously president of the Kennedy-King City College in Englewood,… Read more
Lakeside Bank Presents Free Outdoor Concert
Lakeside Bank is pleased to present VanderCook College of Music’s Graduate Band on Thursday, July 6th, for the 11th Annual South Loop Concert in the Park, at the Chicago Women’s… Read more
Mayor Emanuel, Chicago Police Superintendent Johnson Kick Off Cultural Awareness Training for recruits
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel joined Chicago Police Department (CPD) Superintendent Eddie Johnson welcomed the first group of police recruits to attend cultural awareness training at The DuSable Museum of African… Read more
Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas Officially Celebrates Grand Opening in Little Village
By: Ashmar Mandou Underneath a clear sky and fortunate weather, Little Village officially welcomed the new state-of-the-art Peoples Energy Training Center to its growing business sector. The 100,000 square-foot training… Read more
Guide to Teaching Healthy Savings Habits
As Jodi walked to class that day the freshman noticed a large circle of booths spread out across the main courtyard of campus. Scattered among the booths was one giving… Read more
Humana Healthier Choices Celebrates Health Improvement
Humana Inc.’s (NYSE: HUM) signature Humana Healthier Choices program has guided festival-goers to healthier items available at Taste of Chicago, the world’s largest free admission food festival, for ten years…. Read more
Hernandez Responds to Family Focus Layoff Announcement
State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, member of the Latino Caucus, released the following statement after Family Focus announced that they will be laying off 71% of their staff: “Governor… Read more
New Energy Efficiency Benefits Coming to Illinois Consumers
ComEd’s Energy Efficiency Program has excelled to new heights. To date, ComEd customers have saved a record-breaking $2.5 billion through energy efficiency programs and will save even more with a… Read more
The Urgency of Freeing Joshua Holt
by Daniel Nardini What should serve as a lesson to any and all Americans is that there are places in this world that no one should ever go to. North… Read more »