Yearly Archives: 2017
Harper College Offers Apprenticeship Program
As Baby Boomers working in manufacturing are reaching retiring age and will leave the workforce by 2030, they are taking their skills and knowledge with them due to the shortage… Read more
Lawmakers Celebrate Voter Registration Bill
After bipartisan passage of automatic voter registration in General Assembly and Gov. Rauner’s announcement that he intends to sign the bill, lawmakers and advocacy groups who have led the charge… Read more
Trustwave Announces Expansion in Chicago
Mayor Rahm Emanuel joined Trustwave to open the company’s new and expanded headquarters in downtown Chicago. Located at 70 W. Madison St., the new office will support a major expansion… Read more
Regional Transit Agencies Thank Riders and Celebrate Dump the Pump Day 2017
On Thursday, June 15, the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) will join the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Metra and Pace Bus in celebrating the 12th annual Dump the Pump Day, a… Read more
County Board Honors Military Veterans as Part of Silver Star Service Banner Program
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and County Commissioners recognized 40 military veterans for their sacrifice and service to nation under the annual Silver Star Service Banner program. President Preckwinkle… Read more
Hernandez Urging Governor to Support Anti-Wage Theft Measure, Highlights Effect on Economy
State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, member of the Latino Caucus, passed legislation through the House that would ensure working families are not cheated out of their hard-earned money by… Read more
La Cruz Roja Respondió a 20 Incendios Caseros el Fin de Semana
Este pasado fin de semana, la Cruz Roja Estadounidense de Chicago & el Norte de Illinois vio un alza en respuesta a incendios caseros el fin de semana. En los… Read more
City of Chicago Reminds Residents Window Safeguard are Vital to Child Safety
As part of the city’s ongoing Kids Can’t Fly child window safety campaign, the Department of Buildings and the Chicago Department of Public Health are once again reminding residential building… Read more
Red Cross Responds to 20 Home Fires over the Weekend
This past weekend, the American Red Cross of Chicago & Northern Illinois saw a spike in weekend home fire responses. For the past three months, the American Red Cross of… Read more
Communist Statues in the USA
by Daniel Nardini Did you know that there is a bust of former Soviet dictator Josef Stalin in Bedford, Virginia? The bust is part of a dedication to the D-Day… Read more »