Yearly Archives: 2018
ComEd Icebox Derby Application Period Extended
In order to provide opportunities to more Chicago-area girls, ComEd has extended the application window for its fifth-annual Icebox Derby to Friday, June 8th. Applications are available now at www.IceboxDerby.com…. Read more
NMMA Presents Cuerpo Sano Series
The National Museum of Mexican Art will present a new health series, titled Cuerpo Sano this summer that’s fun for all families. Considering the great need to improve the level… Read more
New Early Childhood Education Site Heading to Brighton Park
Gads Hill Center in Brighton Park will serve as the first of five new early education centers announced in the 2018 budget. The two-story, 18,000 square foot facility will include… Read more
Preckwinkle, CREATE Partners Announce Grant to Improve Rail Congestion
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Governor Bruce Rauner and the American Association of Railroads, partners of the Chicago Region Environmental and Transportation Efficiency (CREATE) Program,… Read more
McDonalds Moves HQ to West Loop
The McDonald’s Corp. announced it will open its new corporate headquarters in Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood. The move marks a return to Chicago where the company was headquartered from 1955… Read more
ComEd Provides Electrical Safety Tips During National Safety Month
As part of National Safety Month in June, ComEd is reminding local contractors and customers to exercise caution and be aware of their surroundings when planning or completing projects near… Read more
Mujeres Latinas en Acción Announces Latinas in Business Pop-Up Market at Chicago’s Riverwalk
Mujeres Latinas en Acción, in collaboration with the McCormick Bridge House and the Chicago River Museum, will host a Pop-Up Market of 15 businesses all owned and ran by new… Read more
Hernandez: Much Work Remains to Lift Up Working Families, Protect Immigrant Community
State Representative Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, worked to provide local public schools millions in additional funding as a result of the monumental education funding reform passed last summer, protect immigrant… Read more
Berwyn Police Dept to Conduct Roadside Checks
The Berwyn Police Department will be issuing additional citations in the overnight hours. This campaign will feature high visibility enforcement combined with a variety of outreach activities including additional law… Read more
Around Town
Compiled by Ashmar Mandou Andersonville Summerfest June 8th through 10th Friday: 5p.m., to 10p.m; Saturday and Sunday: 11a.mm., to 10p.m. 5200 N. Clarke St. Free Admission; $10 suggested donation Ribfest… Read more
