Yearly Archives: 2019
MSI, Chicago’s Summer Brain Games Explores How Science and Play Combine
The Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago’s (MSI) is launching its eighth annual Summer Brain Games program that explores the connection between science and play, letting kids make their own… Read more
State Board of Education Awards in Grants to Strengthen Teaching Profession
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) announced that seven school districts have received state grants to strengthen the teaching profession. The teacher leadership and teacher residency grants, totaling $1… Read more
Budget Increase for Higher Education
Higher education officials are relieved to see a budget increase for next year, plus a new capital program for repairs and new construction. The FY 2020 state budget includes $154… Read more
Comcast NBCUniversal Awards Scholarships to High School Seniors in Region
Comcast NBCUniversal has awarded $192,000 in 2019-2020 “Leaders and Achievers” scholarships to 72 students in its Greater Chicago Region, which includes Central and Northern Illinois, Northwest Indiana and Southwest Michigan…. Read more
Ortiz Invites Local Residents to Upcoming Town Hall Meetings
State Rep. Aaron Ortiz, D-Chicago, is hosting a series of town hall meetings in his community starting on Thursday, June 27 at 6:30 p.m. at the Gage Park Auditorium, located… Read more
Why Businesses Must Grasp Millennial Thinking or Face Economic Calamity
When it comes to shopping and buying, the Millennial generation appears to play by its own rules. And businesses that fail to understand the Millennial mindset are destined to fall… Read more
Latino Elected, Community Leaders Call for End to Disrespect to Communities of Color in Judicial Selection Process
Various Latino elected and community leaders denounced the actions of Illinois Supreme Court Justice Anne Burke’s recent appointments in the judicial system that show a deliberate disregard to adequate and… Read more
Hernandez-Backed Legislation to Abolish For-Profit Detention Centers Awaits Governor’s Signature
For-profit detention centers used to carry out Donald Trump’s inhumane family separation policy would be banned in Illinois, under legislation passed by State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, which is… Read more
Pappas: Go to cookcountytreasurer.com to Read Your Tax Bills Now, More Than a Week Before Mailing
Cook County property tax bills due August 1, 2019, have been posted to cookcountytreasurer.com, where homeowners can see how much they owe more than a week before the bills are… Read more
A Bright Future for Chicago
A guest post by: Joe Dominguez, CEO of ComEd and co-chair of the mayor’s environment transition committee Edited by Lawndale Bilingual News May 13 marked a new day for Chicago… Read more
