Yearly Archives: 2019
Oak Park River Forest Food Pantry Reveals New, Bold Brand Identity and Name Change to Reflect Broader Mission
Oak Park River Forest Food Pantry unveiled a bold new brand identity and name change to Beyond Hunger – The new brand identity reflects the evolution of the organization and… Read more
New UIC Degree Aimed at Growing Construction Industry
The University of Illinois at Chicago College of Engineering will offer a new master’s degree in construction engineering and management. Classes will begin in Fall 2019 and students can now… Read more
Pop-Up Piano Project Strikes Chord of Creativity for Triton College Art Students
In a makeshift art studio located inside of an underground parking garage in Rosemont’s Entertainment District, industrial fans ventilate fumes of varnish. The clear coat serves as the finishing touch… Read more
Easy Tips for Summer Learning
Research about how much children lose ground over the summer is well documented. The thing is, though, kids don’t have to lose over the summer. In fact, you can encourage… Read more
Lightfoot, CPS Continue to Push Rahm Agenda at Bargaining as Contract Expires
Courtesy of Chicago Teachers Union The Chicago Teachers Union blasted Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and her negotiators for continuing to stonewall at the bargaining table. The union has been negotiating… Read more
Chicago Board of Education Announces New Structure to Promote Transparency, Public Engagement
The Chicago Board of Education unveiled its commitment to increase transparency and promote public engagement in Chicago Public Schools last Wednesday. The new Board of Education revealed a series of… Read more
Is personalization changing the way we buy?
By: Francisco Giménez We live in a modern world where people want their products and services “in their own way” and therefore expect companies to offer personalized options. Gone are… Read more
IHCC Signs Collaborative Agreement with Chamber of Commerce of Guadalajara Jalisco, Mexico
The Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (IHCC) recently signed an agreement with the Chamber of Commerce of Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico to work collaboratively to promote their respective organizations, plan trade… Read more
City Launches Vacant Lot Beautification Pilot Program on South and West Sides
Heartland Alliance’s READI Chicago program and Urban Growers Collective announced the launch of Grounds for Peace, the City’s new vacant lot beautification pilot program designed to restore 50 city-owned residential… Read more
As Summer Finally Arrives, ComEd is Prepared to Provide Reliable Energy to Customers
Now that summer temperatures are here in northern Illinois, ComEd is ready to maintain strong reliability thanks to smart grid investments that have cut the number of customer outages by… Read more
