Yearly Archives: 2020
La Administración Pritzker Anuncia el Total de Ventas del Primer Mes de Mariguana para Uso Adulto
El Departamento de Regulaciones Financieras y Profesionales de Illinois anunció que la venta de mariguana para uso adulto, totalizó en enero $39,247.840.83. Los dispensarios del estado vendieron 972,045 artículos, en… Read more
La Alcaldesa Lanza Solicitud Abierta para Concilios de Asesoría
La Alcaldesa Lori E. Lightfoot y la Comisión sobre Derechos Humanos de Chicago (CCHR) lanzaron una llamada abierta para solicitudes para llenar vacantes en varios concilios de asesoría comunitaria, incluyendo… Read more
WTTW Names Hugo Balta as News Director
Window To The World Communications, Inc. (WWCI), parent of WTTW and WFMT, announced that Hugo Balta has joined the organization as News Director for WTTW News effective February 3, 2020…. Read more
City Releases Evaluation of Scooter Pilot
Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) and the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) on Wednesday released the results of the City’s first-ever electric scooter pilot program which revealed… Read more
Fifth Third Bank Announces City Partnership for INVEST
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, Governor JB Pritzker, and World Business Chicago joined Fifth Third Bank to announce its equity investment of approximately $20 million in Qualified Opportunity Zones in Chicago…. Read more
IHCC, BCCI Convene to Push Business Agenda
The Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (IHCC), the Black Chamber of Commerce of Illinois (BCCI) together with Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) and Congressman Jesus “Chuy” Garcia (IL-04) convened a roundtable… Read more
RPBA Expanding ‘Grow’ Program to Include Spanish-Language Business Education
The nonprofit Rogers Park Business Alliance (RPBA) is expanding its GROW entrepreneurial training program this year to include Spanish-language business education, and will open a new GROW/PROGRESANDO storefront location at… Read more
Federal Judge Hears Case Involving DACA-eligible Youth in Detention
On Wednesday, federal judge Andrea Wood heard arguments on a Motion to Compel Discovery on behalf of Jesus Alberto Lopez Gutierrez in a lawsuit against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and… Read more
School Choice Celebration to Raise Awareness About Education Options
Parents, students, educators, and elected officials will gather for a School Choice Week celebration at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 1 at the Firehouse Community Arts Center, 2111 S. Hamlin… Read more
Harold Washington Library Releases February Cultural Programming
Chicago Public Library offers a variety of programs and events each month to engage patrons of all ages and explore relevant cultural topics. All events are free and seating is… Read more