Yearly Archives: 2019
Martinez Advances Plan to Improve Student Trustee Residency Requirements
Assistant Majority Leader Iris Y. Martinez (D-Chicago) is continuing to expand opportunities for students at the University of Illinois to run for the position of student trustee by amending the… Read more
Hilco Global Establishes a College Scholarship Program for Students
Hilco Global announced the launch of the Hilco Global Scholarship Program called “Hilco Scholars,” to be awarded to qualified candidates living in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood. The goal of the… Read more
Dominican University Presents Ibero-American Film Festival
Dominican University will present a film festival throughout the month of March celebrating the diversity of Ibero-American culture. Films, which will be shown with English subtitles, will be followed by… Read more
500th Veteran Graduates from Gas Utility Workers Training Program
Last Thursday, the Utility Workers Military Assistance Program (UMAP) hosted a celebration at the Pritzker Military Library and Museum to honor the 500th veteran to graduate from the Gas Utility Workers… Read more
Money Smart Week 2019
The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago has announced that Money Smart Week©—a national campaign that offers thousands of free events to help consumers better manage their personal finances—will be held… Read more
Little Village Chamber of Commerce Appoints New Director
The Little Village Chamber of Commerce announces the appointment of Blanca R. Soto as the new Executive Director. Soto previously served as Managing Director and has successfully worked with the… Read more
LeadersUp Hosts Annual Hiring Summit
Established in 2013, initially funded by Starbucks, and launched by forward-thinking business leaders, including its President & CEO Jeffery T.D. Wallace, LeadersUp is an independent 501(c)3 nonprofit and talent accelerator,… Read more
Emanuel, Ald. Burnett Break Ground on Second Phase of Fulton Market Project
Mayor Rahm Emanuel joined Alderman Walter Burnett (27th Ward) and West Loop stakeholders in breaking ground on the second phase of the Fulton Market Streetscape Project, which will improve pedestrian… Read more
Senators Announce Groundbreaking Reproductive Health Bill
By: Ashmar Mandou U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Patty Murray (D-WA), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Kamala Harris (D-CA), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ron Wyden (D-OR), Tina… Read more
Bridgeview Venue Renamed SeatGeek Stadium at Ribbon-Cutting
Bridgeview’s multipurpose venue was renamed SeatGeek Stadium during a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday, with officials from the village and venue promising to bring news entertainment performances. The venue is already… Read more
