Monthly Archives: July 2018
ComEd Celebrates 30 Teen Girls During Fifth Annual Kick-Off for Icebox Derby
On July 19, ComEd publicly announced the 30 young women, ages 13 to 18, who were selected to participate in the 2018 Icebox Derby program that the energy company developed… Read more
USHCC to Honor Actress Zoe Saldana with Leadership Award
The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) is proud to announce that internationally acclaimed, award-winning actress Zoe Saldana will be the recipient of the 2018 Excellence in Leadership Award. Zoe will… Read more
Rio Tinto Announces New Office in Chicago
Rio Tinto announced this week that the company is opening a new office in Chicago. The 145-year-old global mining and metals company is one of the leading providers of essential… Read more
Peoples Gas Breaks Ground on North Side Facility
Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Peoples Gas president and CEO Charles Matthews, and Alderman Margaret Laurino (39th) broke ground on the company’s new North Shop service facility at 4025 W. Peterson Ave… Read more
CACC Announce New Partnership with Paws Chicago
The Chicago Department of Animal Care and Control (CACC) announced a new partnership with PAWS Chicago to provide spay and neuter services for some of the shelter animals at CACC. CACC adopts out… Read more
Ald. Villegas Proposes Mini-Bond Program
At the City Council meeting on Wednesday, Gilbert Villegas, Alderman of the 36th Ward and Chair of the Latino Caucus, introduced a new program designed to allow city residents to… Read more
City Completes Lakefront Trail from Roosevelt to Wacker
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Park District Superintendent Michael P. Kelly cut the ribbon on the lakefront trail separation project from Roosevelt Street to Wacker Drive. In addition to the… Read more
Eighth Annual Slutwalk Chicago to Take Place
Demonstration to support survivors of sexual assault, protest rape culture and police violence, Slutwalk Chicago 2018, takes place for its eighth consecutive year. This year’s Slutwalk Chicago gathering will take… Read more
‘ReThink: Why Housing Matters’ Rally in Thompson Center Plaza
As we approach the two-decade mark on the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA)’s “Plan for Transformation,” advocates have varying views on the best course of action moving forward. But almost all… Read more
Countdown to Cuban Festival Begins
The Festival Cubano Foundation announced the full schedule for the ninth annual Festival Cubano to be held from Friday, August 10 to Sunday, August 12on the beautiful grounds of Riis Park, intersection of… Read more