Monthly Archives: February 2020
‘More industry in Little Village and no plan in sight’
By: Ashmar Mandou On Wednesday, the Little Village Environmental Justice Organization held a press conference to discuss the one-year mark of the release of the Little Village Industrial Corridor Modernization… Read more
Ford’s Bill Expunges Sealed Criminal Records
State Representative La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, has introduced legislation and calls for the state of Illinois to make it possible to have certain sealed criminal records expunged. HB 3849… Read more
New Law to Reinstate Driver’s Licenses Suspended for Ticket Debts
A new state law supported by State Representative Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, will reinstate driving privileges for thousands of Illinois residents whose license was suspended for reasons unrelated to safety,… Read more
City of Chicago Grants Funds to Boost Census Participation
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot announced $700,000 in grant funding for 32 community-based organizations to support the City’s efforts in educating and engaging residents about the upcoming 2020 U.S. Census. The City… Read more
CHA’s Dearborn Homes Receives Grant that Supports Work Readiness
The Chicago Housing Authority received a $2.8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Friday for the JobsPlus program that supports job readiness and connect… Read more
Eriedescence: Celebrates Health, Culture, and Community
It’s a winter indoor street festival, celebrating health, culture and community! On March 6th, Erie Family Health Centers will host 11th annual event, Eriedescence: Que Rico! Celebrated Humboldt Park-based ensemble… Read more
Triton College Seniors Training Academy Recruits (STARS) Program Seeking Volunteers
The Cook County Sherriff’s Police Training Academy and Triton College’s Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) are looking for older adults to volunteer for STARS Interview Day, an instructional program… Read more
Illinois Ranks High On Advanced Placement Exam
The College Board has announced that Illinois ranks No. 1 among all states for charting the largest year-over-year increase in the percentage of public high school graduates scoring a three… Read more
Higher Education Receives Additional Investment
Higher education funding for public universities and community colleges in Illinois would gain a $109.7 million increase according to Governor JB Pritzker’s budget proposal for fiscal year 2021. This includes… Read more
El Valor Hosts Annual Auto Show
El Valor’s Carlos H. Cantu Children and Family Center held their second annual Auto Show at their center on Friday. After a few children were fortunate to attend the Chicago… Read more