Yearly Archives: 2019
State Board of Education Recommends Full Funding for All Schools
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) on Wednesday finalized its recommendation to Governor JB Pritzker and the General Assembly for a statewide public education budget for fiscal year 2020…. Read more
Eat What Your Grow
City of Chicago officials joined United States Senator Dick Durbin, Chicago Public Schools and Mars Food to announce a $500,000 donation to the Children First Fund: The Chicago Public Schools… Read more
Latina Entrepreneur Making a Difference in the Community Through Education
Anabelle Martinez, a Chicago entrepreneur and educator, is making a difference with Maestri Tutoring, a tutoring center providing academic programs for students from working-class households. Located in the vibrant Lower… Read more
ISAC to Host Workshop
Parents and students in the Cicero area: Join the Illinois Student Assistance Commission Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019 for their free workshop “Finding and Applying for Scholarships”(in Spanish) from 4:30 –… Read more
CHA College Scholars ‘Take Flight’
By: Ashmar Mandou Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) college scholars participated in “Take Flight: Staying the Course” where scholars had the opportunity to meet with 19 big-name firms last week. The… Read more
Working Families High on Gov. Pritzker’s Agenda on First Day in Office
Standing with working families on his first full day in office, Governor JB Pritzker took first steps to raise Illinoisans’ wages by signing an initial package of legislation and executive… Read more
Rep. Davis Hosts Winter Resource Fair with Peoples Gas and CEDA
U.S. Rep. Danny K. Davis joined Peoples Gas and the Community Economic Development Association (CEDA) to host the 14th annual Winter Resource Fair at Mark T. Skinner Classical School, 1260… Read more
Challenge to Chicago Food Truck Rules to be Heard Next Week
Next week, the Illinois Supreme Court will hear a Chicago food truck owner’s challenge to two aspects of the city’s restrictive vending law. Since 2012, Cupcakes for Courage owner Laura… Read more
Emanuel Outlines Ethics Reforms to be Introduced to City Council
Mayor Rahm Emanuel outlined a package of ethics reforms designed to increase government transparency and accountability. The reforms, which will be introduced for City Council consideration, include changes that will move… Read more
‘Government shutdown is irresponsible and harmful’
By: Ashmar Mandou Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García held a roundtable discussion on Monday at Erie Humboldt Park Health Center to address the impact the government shutdown is having on the… Read more
