Author Archives: Editor
Teen Ambassadors Are Driving Change
To recognize Teen Driving Awareness Month last month, the SafeLIGHT Foundation’s Teen Ambassadors hosted a town hall meeting with their peers at Morton West High School in Berwyn on January… Read more
Hernandez to Advocate for Local Education, Economic Priorities on Major House Committees
Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, will ensure local voices are heard in major conversations about funding critical services, education, economic development, and immigration rights as a member of several key… Read more
Discovery Partners Institute Launches New Program for Middle School Students
The Discovery Partners Institute, part of the University of Illinois System, announced its first program for middle school students in partnership with Wilbur Wright College, and with support from Apple… Read more
Illinois DCFS Offers College Scholarships to Current and Former Youth in Care
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is currently accepting applications for the 2023 DCFS Scholarship Program. Through the program, a minimum of 53 academic scholarships will be awarded… Read more
After School Matters Supporting Thousands of Chicago Teens this Spring
Applications are open for hundreds of world-class programs being offered this spring through After School Matters®. Program opportunities are free and are available for thousands of Chicago teens in the… Read more
Let’s Talk Womxn Chicago Presents ‘Let’s Talk & Celebrate’ to Kick Off Women’s History Month
Kick off Women’s History Month with a “Let’s Talk & Celebrate” Gold Glamour Gourmet bash by 35+ Chicagoland Let’s Talk Womxn LetsTalkWomxn.com restaurateurs on Thursday, March 2, at Moe’s Cantina… Read more
Funding Secured for Hispanic American Construction Association
State Senators Celina Villanueva and Mike Simmons secured over $551,000 for the Hispanic American Construction Association, under the Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship programs. “Garnering funding to ensure equitable participation for constituents… Read more
City of Chicago Announces Financial Relief for Domestic Workers, Undocumented Residents
Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) Commissioner Brandie Knazze announced that domestic workers and undocumented residents are now eligible to apply for the Chicago Resiliency Fund 2.0, which will… Read more
Summit Ridge Energy, ComEd Mark 75th Community Solar Project in Northern Illinois
ComEd and Summit Ridge Energy (SRE) announced the opening of the 75th community solar development in ComEd’s service territory. The 2.495 megawatt (MW) Speedway Solar project 10 miles south of… Read more
Ending a Political Era
By Daniel Nardini Exactly how long are we going to have very old men for presidents of the United States? Joe Biden is now the oldest elected serving U.S. president… Read more »