Yearly Archives: 2019
City of Chicago Announces New Scholarships for Early Childhood Educators
The City of Chicago announced 165 new scholarships will be awarded this fall to support Chicagoans interested in pursuing coursework in early care and education to earn a credential, degree,… Read more
Fuller and Leno Jr. Visit Jordan Elementary Community School
The Chicago Bears helped kick off Jordan Elementary’ s school year and their community visits with the BAM students throughout the year. Kyle Fuller and Charles Leno Jr. from the… Read more
Illinois Revenue Announces Tax Amnesty Program
Illinois taxpayers who incurred tax liabilities between July 1, 2011 and June 30, 2018 may be eligible for the one-time tax amnesty program. Beginning October 1, 2019, eligible taxpayers who… Read more
CMAP, RTA to Accept Applications for Community Planning Support
This week, Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) and the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) will open the annual joint Call for Projects for the Local Technical Assistance (LTA) and Community… Read more
Northwestern Law Joins National Initiative to Create More Diverse, Inclusive Legal Profession
Northwestern Pritzker School of Law has joined the first large-scale collaborative effort designed to create a more diverse and inclusive legal profession. Diversity Lab, an incubator for innovative ideas and… Read more
McDonald’s Celebrates Grand Reopening
The McDonald’s at 4601 W. Diversey just celebrated its grand reopening with many fun activities for the whole family as well as donations to Foreman and Barry Schools. There were… Read more
Latino Leadership Council Calls On Senators to Recommend Latino Replacement for Judge Ruben Castillo
The Latino Leadership Council released the following statement regarding the recent announcement that District Judge Ruben Castillo will be retiring effective September 27, 2019. The Latino Leadership Council commends Judge… Read more
Mayor Lightfoot Reveals Marijuana Plans
By: Ashmar Mandou Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot introduced an ordinance that establishes cannabis zones citywide, allowing for safer implementation and a way to maximize economic opportunity. The zones will initially cap the… Read more
Resumen de las Fiestas Patrias
Cicero celebró otro año honrando a los mexicanos y a los residentes méxicoamericanos con un fin de semana lleno de actividades, incluyendo paseos, música, comida y un desfile. El festival… Read more
The Solomon Islands Crisis
By Daniel Nardini Before I say anything else, I should explain where the Solomon Islands are. They are in the southwest Pacific Ocean close to Papua New Guinea and Australia…. Read more »