Yearly Archives: 2018
Free Street Theater Invites Audiences to Put the REST in Restoration
Outdoor tent revivals meet lost Dream Space meet Chicago protest energy in REST, a new immersive performance created by the Free Street Youth Ensemble in collaboration with acclaimed performance artist… Read more
UChicago Consortium: Emanuel’s school closings in 2013 led to poor academic performance, further destabilized minority neighborhoods
Chicago Teachers Union Vice President Jesse Sharkey issued the following statement in response to a University of Chicago Consortium on School Research report released on Monday that showed Chicago public… Read more
Blue Line Enters Next Phase
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and CTA President Dorval R. Carter, Jr. announced the start of the next two major Blue Line station improvement projects, as part of the Mayor’s historic, $492… Read more
Tax Credits to Finance Affordable Housing
The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) Board of Directors awarded more than $26.4 million in federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) to fund 26 affordable housing developments within 15 counties… Read more
RTA Announces Newest Board Member Dr. Brian Sager
The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) announces the appointment of Dr. Brian Sager as its newest board member, representing McHenry County. Sager replaces Director Blake Hobson, whose term expired in March. His appointment… Read more
‘We have more battles to win’ -Ald. Ricardo Muñoz
Alderman Ricardo Muñoz, the senior member of both the City Council Progressive Reform Caucus and the Latino Caucus, officially announced on Monday that he will run for reelection for another… Read more
Lilly Demands Fair Tax Structure for Illinois to Lift Up Middle Class Families
State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, is fighting to lower taxes on middles class families by supporting a fair tax that asks Illinois’ ultra-wealthy to pay more while giving low… Read more
Tabares Backs Legislation to Support Chicago Police Officers
State Rep. Silvana Tabares, D-Chicago, is sponsoring legislation that would do away with requiring Chicago police officers to meet quotas on the number of citations they can issue during a… Read more
Stringtacular Showcases Talent
Stringtacular, an annual, free, public concert showcasing the achievement and vibrant collaboration of more than 300 1st through 12th grade string musicians from Merit School of Music’s Pilsen-based programs at El Valor Guadalupe… Read more
Night Out in the Parks Season is Here
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Park District Superintendent and CEO Michael P. Kelly, together with local arts organizations, performers and community members, announced the sixth summer season of Night Out… Read more
