Yearly Archives: 2017
New Ordinance May Increase Affordable Housing in Gentrifying Neighborhoods
By: Ashmar Mandou A three-year pilot program introduced to City Council on Wednesday morning by Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Alderman Walter Burnett and Alderman Joe Moreno would enhance the City’s affordable… Read more
Howard Brown Health Underscores Significant Role in Chicago Public Health with 2017 Epidemiology Report
Howard Brown Health published its 2017 Epidemiology Report, which provides data and analysis of Howard Brown’s STI and HIV screening activities for 2012-2016. Highlighting trends over the five-year period, the… Read more
US NEWS & WORLD REPORT: Trump’s Most Dangerous and Damaging Act Yet
Ending DACA, another step toward openly endorsing white supremacy, badly hurts this country. By Luis V. Gutierrez Ending the Deferred Action for Child Arrivals program was a serious mistake that… Read more
Emmy Winner Donates to Brighton Park Neighborhood Council’s Summer Programs
Mandy Patinkin, star of Showtime’s hit show “Homeland,” made a generous donation to Brighton Park Neighborhood Council’s (BPNC) summer programs at two elementary schools in Brighton Park. Patinkin, a Chicago… Read more
Thousands March to Protest Elimination of DACA
By: Ashmar Mandou Thousands of immigration activists and supporters descended onto Federal Plaza late Tuesday afternoon to denounce the Trump administration’s decision to eliminate the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals… Read more
Cook County Assessor Joseph Berrios to Participate in Alderman Howard Brookins’ Community Health Fair
Cook County Assessor Joseph Berrios announced his office will participate in Alderman Howard Brookins’ 5th Annual Community Health Fair. Representatives from the Cook County Assessor’s Office (CCAO) will be present… Read more
Grassroots Movement Launches Disruption Campaign
By: Ashmar Mandou Representatives from Journey for Justice Alliance, Grassroots Education Movement, Northside Action for Justice, and Kenwood Oakland Community Organization led a press conference Wednesday morning at City Hall… Read more
Instituto Releases Research from Cyber-ESL Model- Demonstrates Significant Potential to Address ESL Needs
Throughout Instituto del Progreso Latino’s 40-year history, the organization has created bold approaches to deliver education programming, tailored to meet the unique needs of its community. Thanks to its innovative… Read more
Mayor Emanuel, CPS Announce 4-Point Increase in Graduation Rate to Record High 77.5 Percent
With Chicago students’ academics improving across the board, Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Public Schools announced they achieved a 4-point gain in the graduation rate, with 77.5 percent of students… Read more
ICIRR Releases Details for DACA Recipients
The President has announced that he will phase out the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. ICIRR, its members and allies are committed to fight to protect those at… Read more
