Yearly Archives: 2018
Rep. Kelly Burke Backs Efforts to Expand MAP Grants
As college students across the state recover from years of budget instability under Governor Bruce Rauner, state Representative Kelly Burke, D-Oak Lawn led the charge on a measure to expand… Read more
Parkland, Chicago Students Hold Press Conference on Gun Violence
Caption by Ashmar Mandou Student from Parkland high school in Florida and Good Kids Mad City (GKMC) from across Chicago held a press conference on Monday, June 11th outside of… Read more
New Wave of Parent Mentors Graduate Program
Caption by Ashmar Mandou A new wave of extraordinary parents graduated from one of the city’s fastest growing programs, Parent Mentor on Friday, June 8th at Back of the Yards… Read more
Madigan Opposes U.S. Education Secretary Devos’ Proposal to Delay Rule Protecting Students
Attorney General Lisa Madigan, along with 15 other attorneys general, submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Education opposing Secretary Betsy DeVos’ proposal to delay and replace a federal regulation,… Read more
Berwyn Tech Partners with Apple to Bring STEM Programs to Youth
Local technology leaders, Berwyn Tech (2137 S Oak Park Ave, Berwyn, IL) along with Apple pioneer and founder of Woz U, (www.woz-u.com) Steve Wozniak have partnered to bring much needed… Read more
Women’s Business Development Center Hosts Rise Up: From Educator to Entrepreneur
The Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC) will host its 20th annual Early Childhood Education Entrepreneurship Expo on Saturday, June 16, 2018 from 8a.m., to 2p.m. Rise Up: From Educator to Entrepreneur!… Read more
Old Cook County Hospital Redevelopment Kicks Off with Ceremonial Groundbreaking
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle was joined on Tuesday by a host of elected officials, numerous stakeholders and members of the developer team in a ceremonial groundbreaking for the restoration… Read more
Navy Pier Invites Nonprofits to Apply for its Community Rides Program
In honor of Navy Pier’s 102nd anniversary this July, Chicago’s mission-driven cultural destination is awarding 102 local nonprofit organizations the opportunity to either ride the iconic Centennial Wheel or experience… Read more
New Initiative Aims to Create Affordable Housing Option for Low-Income Neighborhoods
An initiative to create new affordable housing options in neighborhoods across Chicago is underway. On Friday the Department of Planning and Development issued a Request for Information (RFI) to evaluate… Read more
Emanuel Introduces Plan to Expand Shelter Beds for Domestic Violence Victims
Mayor Rahm Emanuel on Tuesday at WINGS Metro announced a new plan to expand the City’s shelter bed capacity for victims of domestic violence by fifty percent. Through a proposed two percent home… Read more
