Author Archives: Asst. Editor
Pre-School Years Are a Prime Time for Learning
Much of the discussion about education focuses on the K-12 years, but some early childhood education experts suggest serious learning can start even earlier and pay dividends for the child… Read more
High School Students Network Their Way to Success with Support from Exelon Mentors
Stay in School UIC Networking Scavenger Hunt empowers citywide youth to build a network, envision college, and graduate high school January is National Mentorship Month, and over the weekend, Exelon… Read more
City Officials Break Ground on Innovative Library Projects
Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) and Chicago Public Library (CPL) announced the beginning of construction on three innovative co-located housing and library developments being built across the city. City and elected… Read more
Daniel Biss Launches Statewide College Tour
On Thursday, February 1st, Daniel Biss will kick off a seven day tour visiting colleges across Illinois to meet with voters and share his vision for an Illinois that works…. Read more
Heritage Middle School Uses Philanthropic Grant for Vex Robotics Team
The Berwyn Development Corporation (BDC) presented Heritage Middle School with a philanthropic grant for their VEX Robotics Team. The grant provided the school with funds to provide materials for and… Read more
City to Host Free Income Tax Assistance
Tax Prep Chicago are marking Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day and the official start of tax season by reminding residents to take advantage of the City of Chicago’s free tax assistance… Read more
CTA Announce Preferred Alignment for Red Line Extension
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) announced that the agency has selected a preferred alignment for the Red Line Extension (RLE)—a project that will extend the Red Line to 130th Street… Read more
Madigan Launches Website on Chicago Police Dept Consent Decree
Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced her office now has a website that Chicago residents are encouraged to use to find information and provide input as part of the development of… Read more
Kevin B. Morrison Snags AFSCME Endorsement
Candidate for Cook County Commissioner of the 15th District Kevin B. Morrison snagged a key endorsement from the nation’s largest and fastest growing public services employees union AFSCME. Kevin B…. Read more
ComEd Crews Mobilize to Assist in Puerto Rico Recovery
As Puerto Rico continues to restore its energy system following the devastation of Hurricane Maria, ComEd is sending crews and equipment to assist in the restoration of power. ComEd is… Read more
