Yearly Archives: 2017
Floating Museum to Travel Along Chicago River
The Chicago Riverwalk and the Chicago Park District’s Eleanor Boathouse at Park No. 571 are welcoming a temporary riverside exhibition by the Floating Museum, the collaborative arts organization that creates… Read more
ComEd Icebox Derby Kicks Off
ComEd’s Icebox Derby Kick Off Party took place late July at ComEd’s new Derby Garage located at 3515 W. Armitage Ave. This year’s Icebox Derby features 30 young girls ages… Read more
Target Commits $14 Million to Local Youth Soccer
Target Corp. (NYSE: TGT) on Tuesday announced a $14 million commitment to youth soccer through two new national initiatives, including an $8 million local grant program, and a $6 million… Read more
Jewish Federation Takes Aim at Urban Violence
In a move to help reduce the cycle of violence gripping the city of Chicago, the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago has awarded the United Way of Metropolitan Chicago $425,000… Read more
North Lawndale Hosts I AM ABLE Conference
Over 350 community residents (i.e. parents, youth, local businesses, educators, health/social service providers and public servants) met to learn, plan and organize a productive and healthy way to respond to… Read more
DCEO Announces Apprenticeship PLUS Program Pilot Locations
The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced the locations of the initial Apprenticeship PLUS pilots under the Governor’s Cabinet for Children and Youth. The pilots specifically target… Read more
Berwyn Development Corporation Announces New Deputy Executive Director Role
Berwyn Development Corporation (BDC) is pleased to announce that Amy M. Crowther has been promoted to Deputy Executive Director effective Aug 1st. Amy has served as Director of Chamber Services… Read more
Lopez: After a year of inaction, time for City to start taking animal care reform seriously
Alderman Raymond Lopez (15) on Friday reiterated his call for sweeping reform of the Commission on Animal Care and Control (CACC), citing reports of gross overcrowding at City kennels, leading… Read more
Get Healthy
Pistachios are not only a colorful nut, but they may also influence your behavior towards nutrition. The Pistachio Principle was developed by behavioral eating expert Dr. James Painter, PhD, RD,… Read more
Venezuelan Endgame?
by Daniel Nardini What can only be called an illegitimate vote, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro announced that with a “mandate” from the Venezuelan people, he can now create a constituent… Read more »