Author Archives: Editor
CHA College Scholars ‘Take Flight’
By: Ashmar Mandou Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) college scholars participated in “Take Flight: Staying the Course” where scholars had the opportunity to meet with 19 big-name firms last week. The… Read more
Working Families High on Gov. Pritzker’s Agenda on First Day in Office
Standing with working families on his first full day in office, Governor JB Pritzker took first steps to raise Illinoisans’ wages by signing an initial package of legislation and executive… Read more
Rep. Davis Hosts Winter Resource Fair with Peoples Gas and CEDA
U.S. Rep. Danny K. Davis joined Peoples Gas and the Community Economic Development Association (CEDA) to host the 14th annual Winter Resource Fair at Mark T. Skinner Classical School, 1260… Read more
Challenge to Chicago Food Truck Rules to be Heard Next Week
Next week, the Illinois Supreme Court will hear a Chicago food truck owner’s challenge to two aspects of the city’s restrictive vending law. Since 2012, Cupcakes for Courage owner Laura… Read more
Emanuel Outlines Ethics Reforms to be Introduced to City Council
Mayor Rahm Emanuel outlined a package of ethics reforms designed to increase government transparency and accountability. The reforms, which will be introduced for City Council consideration, include changes that will move… Read more
‘Government shutdown is irresponsible and harmful’
By: Ashmar Mandou Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García held a roundtable discussion on Monday at Erie Humboldt Park Health Center to address the impact the government shutdown is having on the… Read more
BMO Harris Bank Becomes Exclusive Finance Partner for ADA Members
BMO Harris Bank and the American Dental Association (ADA) announced that BMO has been named the new exclusively-endorsed lender for practice financing for ADA members, effective immediately. BMO will be… Read more
Chicago Southwest Development Corporation celebrará reunión pública
La Corporación de Desarrollo del Suroeste de Chicago (CSDC) está organizando una reunión pública. El propósito es proporcionar a los residentes de la comunidad y partes interesadas información pertinente sobre… Read more
Un propietario en estado crítico en fuego en Orland Park
Los bomberos recibieron una llamada al 9-1-1 a las 4:50 p.m., el martes por la tarde informaron sobre un incendio en una casa de dos pisos de dos niveles consumida… Read more
Judge Rules Against 2020 Census Citizenship Question
By Daniel Nardini It seems that U.S. President Donald Trump just cannot get his way with the courts. New York District Court Judge Jesse M. Furman ruled that the Trump… Read more »