Students from Cicero School District 99 Help Fellow Student Victims of Hurricane Harvey

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Students from Cicero School District 99 rallied to help fellow students whom were victimized by the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. On Tuesday, students from District 99 kindergarten through 8th grade were allowed to wear jeans during school hours by donating one dollar to benefit the young victims of Hurricane Harvey. “I am proud of our students whom thought about this idea to raise funds for those in dyer situations, our students are learning to be sociably responsible leaders and igniting the future for others to follow,” stated Dr. Jack Rein, MTSS Director for District 99. Houston, Texas School districts are surveying the damage to classrooms, and many teachers will likely need help recuperating lost supplies. Cicero School District 99 is dedicated to support teachers rebuild and restock their classrooms with materials, such as books, furniture, classroom supplies, technology, and resources. “The young people of our schools are giving by nature and are becoming leaders in the schools and the communities they live in; I am touched by their willingness and generosity to help those in greater need than themselves. We support them in their efforts,” said Rudy Hernandez, Superintendent, Cicero School District 99. For more information, visit www.cicd99.edu.

Feria Anual de Recursos “Universidad para Todos” de la Rep. Hernández

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La Representante Estatal Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernández, D-Cicero, presentará su feria anual de recursos “Universidad para Todos”, el sábado, 23 de septiembre, de 10 a.m. a 2 p.m. en el Edificio C del Morton College, localizado en 3801 S. Central Ave., en Cicero. “Mi feria anual de recursos Universidad para Todos es mi evento favorito del año, porque da a padres y estudiantes la oportunidad de conocer los recursos disponibles en la comunidad y poner la universidad más a su alcance”, dijo la Rep. Hernández. Los participantes en el evento “Universidad para Todos” de este año incluirán a representantes de la Comisión de Asistencia Estudiantil de Illinois, la Oficina del Procurador General, la oficina del Controlador, la oficina del Secretario de Estado, la Coalición Pro Derechos de Refugiados e Inmigrantes de Illinois y el Consulado Mexicano. El evento tendrá una presentación de ayuda financiera (FAFSA), información sobre como renovar las licencias de manejo y una discusión sobre los esfuerzos de la Rep. Hernández de ampliar la eligibilidad de ayuda financiera. Adicionalmente, debido a actuales desarrollos con el programa DACA, los residentes recibirán ayuda con su papeleo de renovación de DACA. Necesita hacer una reservación para las renovaciones de DACA. Para inscribirse para las renovaciones de DACA y para más información, los residentes pueden llamar a la oficina de servicios al constituyente, de la Rep. Hernandez al (708)222-5240.

Estudiantes del Distrito Escolar 99 de Cicero Ayudan a Estudiantes Víctimas del Huracán Harvey

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Estudiantes del Distrito Escolar 99 de Cicero hicieron una manifestación para ayudar a sus compañeros estudiantes que sufrieron el embate del huracán Harvey. El martes, estudiantes del Distrito 99, de kindergarten a 8º grado, tuvieron permiso de usar jeans durante el horario escolar, donando un dólar para beneficio de las jóvenes víctimas del Huracán Harvey. “Me siento orgulloso de nuestros estudiantes que tuuvieron esta idea de recaudar fondos para quienes están en situaciones difíciles, nuestros etudiantes están aprendiendo a ser socialmente líderes responsables y delinear el futuro para que otros los sigan”, declaró el Dr. Jack Rein, Director MTSS del Distrito 99. Los distritos escolares de Houston, Texas están estudiando el daño a los salones de clases y muchos maestros probablemente necesitan ayudar a recuperar los útiles escolares perdidos. El Distrito Escolar 99 de Cicero está dedicado a apoyar a los maestros a reconstruir y resurtir sus aulas con materiales como libros, muebles, artículos escolares, tecnología y recursos. “Los jóvenes de nuestras escuelas son generosos por naturaleza y se están convirtiendo en líderes en las escuelas y las comunidades en que viven; Me siento conmovido por su disponibilidad y generosidad para ayudar a a quienes necesitan más que ellos. Los apoyo en sus esfuerzos”, dijo Rudy Hernández, Superintendente del Distrito Escolar 99 de Cicero. Para más información, visite www.cicd99.edu.

Feria de Vacunas Contra el Flu Gratis en el Triton College

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El Triton College está ofreciendo una Feria de Vacunas Gratis contra el Flu el miércoles, 11 de octubre del 2017, de 11 a.m. a 2 p.m. en el departamento de Servicios de Salud en el Edificio G, Cuarto 109. Durante este evento, usted puede saber la diferencia entre un resfriado y el flu o influenza, así como informarse que provoca el flu y como prevenirlo. Planes de seguro aceptados: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Medicaid, Medicare, Tricare para personal militar y la mayoría de planes médicos importantes, como Aetna, Humana, Express Scripts, United Health Care, Cigna y Caremark. Si se aplican más de 200 vacunas, el costo es de $25.99. Patrocinadores: River Grove Walgreens & Triton College Health Services. Para más información, comunicarse con Health Service Department (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3051 o e-mail healthservices@triton.edu.

Los Colegios de la Ciudad de Chicago Anuncian Cinco Nuevos Socios de Transferencia de la Beca Star

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El programa de Becas Star de los Colegios de la Ciudad de Chicago (CCC) anunció cinco nuevos colegios y universidades socios de Transferencia Star hoy, llegando a un total de 20 escuelas de cuatro años que dan Becas Star a quienes se gradúan de becas adicionales de los Colegios de la Ciudad para terminar su diploma de bachillerato. La Universidad St. Xavier, Kendall College, Marquette University, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale e Illinois State University se unen a 15 socios de transferencia Star de 4 años cuyas becas a Estudiantes Star van de $1,000 a $50,000 al año. Más de $1 millón en fondos de becas adicionales han sido ofrfecido a los Estudiantes Star a través de estas afiliaciones de transferencia a la fecha. La Universidad Loyola ha ofrecido la mayoría de becas a la fecha ($425,000); la Universidad de Illinois en Chicago ha aceptado a la mayoría de Estudiantes Star a la fecha (122); y CME Group, primer socio corporado del programa ha entregado a los estudiantes 25 becas de $5,000 y conectado a 5 estudiantes de CCC con internados pagados de verano en firmas comerciales elite.

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Además de los cinco nuevos socios, Los Colegios de la Ciudad han estado trabajando con las siguientes universidades y colegios para ofrecer a los Estudiantes Star apoyo adicional una vez que han pasado a obtener su diploma de bachillerato: La Universidad de Illinois en Chicago, Columbia College, DePaul University, Dominican University, Governors State University, Illinois Tech, Loyola University, National Louis University, North Park University, Northeastern Illinois University, Northwestern University, Robert Morris University, Roosevelt University, School of the Art Institute of Chicago y University of Chicago. Los estudiantes elegibles a la Beca Star se han graduado de secundarias de las Escuelas Públicas de Chicago (CPS) con 3.0 GPA y están preparados para universidad en matemáticas e inglés y se inscriben en un colegio de la ciudad estructurado. Para más información sobre la Beca Star, visite www.ccc.edu/starscholarship.

La Cámara de Comercio de La Villita Ofrece Clínica Gratis de Renovación de DACA

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Por: Ashmar Mandou

La semana pasada, Jaime di Paulo, director ejecutivo de la Cámara de Comercio de La Villita de Chicago, dedicó el desfile del Día de la Independencia Mexicana Anual No. 48 a los jóvenes indocumentados traídos a E.U. cuando niños, conocidos como “Los Soñadores”. Como seguimiento a esta dedicación, la Cámara de Comercio de La Villita se está asociando con la compañía de software con base en Chicago, Road to Status, para ofrecer un taller gratis de renovación de DACA, tanto en línea como en persona, el viernes, 22 de septiembre en el centro de carreras Central States SER en 3948 w. 26th St, Suite 213. Este evento es posible con el apoyo y la colaboración de Fwd.us Central States SER e Illinois Legal Aid online. “Los Soñadores que necesiten preparar su solicitud de renovación de DACA antes de que expire su protección legal, puede asistir al evento del 22 de septiembre o accesar a una línea de ayuda de pepeleo gratis de inmigración a través de la Cámara de Comercio de la Villita, desde ahora hasta la fecha límite del 5 de octubre impuesta por la administración”. John Paul Demirdjian – COO Road to Status.

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Expertos estiman que más de 10,000 Soñadores de Illinois son elegibles para registrar una renovación de su estatus DACA. Con talleres físicos en toda la ciudad, poniendo rápidamente su solicitud por adelantado antes de la fecha límite. “Nosotros (SER) estamos felices de brindar nuestro laboratorio de computadoras para este evento. Poder completar el papeleo tan importante en forma segura durante esta época tan caótica es algo de lo que toda la comunidad puede beneficiarse”. – Guadalupe Preston, Directora Ejecutiva – SER. Durante estos momentos difíciles, el usuario que complete su solicitud de renovación de DACA vía la Cámara de Comercio de la Villita tendrá también la revisión de un abogado de inmigración, gratis, en su solicitud de renovación de DACA antes de registrarla hasta el 5 de octubre, fecha límite de DACA. Road to Status está brindadndo un software y los servicios adicionales de la revisión de un abogado, GRATIS, a través de esta afiliación, hasta la fecha límite del 5 de octubre. Las revisiones de abogados están disponibles vía su red de afiliados de firmas de abogados. El paquete de solicitud de renovación de DACA de Road to Status es típicamente $148.00 en línea, pero los costos son perdonados por eventos afiliados hasta el 5 de octubre del 2017 fecha límite. Los solicitantes de DACA son todavía responsables de los costos de declaración de $495 asociados con la solicitud de renovación. Miembros del equipo de Road to Status y abogados afiliados en la red estarán presentes durantes estos eventos para brindar apoyo y guía, sin costo alguno.

Providing a Path to STEM Education

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By: Ashmar Mandou

For Ashburn resident Guadalupe “Nelly” Fabila entering the IT field is a dream come true. “Ever since I could remember I’ve always had a passion for math and science. I was always interested in those topics and excelled at them,” said Fabila, who was able to have her dream realized as an intern for ADM Investor Services in the IT Development department thanks in large part to the CME Group’s Star Scholar Mayoral Award. “I heard about this opportunity through my school and I just took advantage of the opportunity,” said Fabila who was selected from a group of eligible candidates. As recipient of the award, Fabila is helping to write code for proprietary programs the firm is developing. Fabila is just one of many who have benefitted from the CME Group Foundation as they granted more than $2 million to 14 organizations in Illinois to support STEM education initiatives from pre-kindergarten through college.

“CME Group Foundation is determined to close the gender and race gap and we are elated to support organizations and students like Nelly who are bright and enthusiastic about STEM,” said Anita Liskey, managing director of Corporate Marketing & Communications at CME Group. “By funding programs that span from the cradle to career development, we hope to spark system-wide change that will benefit all Chicago area students. Today’s children will shape the future of the world’s most important industries – including our own – so we work hard to give them the tools they need to achieve their full potential.” 

Projects receiving funding and strategic support range from professional development programming for teachers of young children in underprivileged Illinois communities to LEAP Innovations, a Chicago-based education innovation hub that connects educators and technology innovators to research, pilot and scale personalized learning strategies to transform the way kids learn.  As part of its grants, CME Group Foundation renewed its support of LEAP Innovations, one of the key organizations in Chicago that is fostering change in the classroom. Additionally, CME Group Foundation is the largest donor to Chicago Public Schools’ Computer Science 4 All (CS4All) program, an initiative to make computer science a core curriculum in Chicago Public Schools. CPS is the only major metropolitan school district in the country to require computer science coursework for graduation, beginning with the class of 2020. In addition to funding the program, CME Group is offering two CPS teachers the opportunity to learn about technology through an externship with the company this summer. “I am super grateful to CME Group for providing me this opportunity to reach my goals,” said Fabila, who is currently a student at Dominican University where she will major in computer science. “After graduation I hope to give back to my community and teach a younger generation about the exciting careers in STEM, such as computer science and coding.”

If you are interested to learn more about CME Group Foundation, visit them at www.cmegroup.com.

Chicago City of Learning Back to School Jam

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Free to all, Chicago City of Learning’s Back to School Jam is where youth and teens can explore and discover what they love. Join in the fun and Create Your Path at the Back to School Jam Saturday, Sept. 23rd from noon to 4p.m. This Maker Party and Gallery will offer hands-on activities exploring robotics, hydroponics, dance, building, space exploration, coding, writing, finger printing, art and more. Featuring youth serving organizations from across Chicago, this festival of doing and making will be hosted at Jones College Prep, 700 S. State Street, with an hourly iPad Mini drawing for the hundreds of youth and families who come annually to explore! To RSVP and to enter the special pre-registration raffle, visit CCOL.io/CYP. Participating organizations: Microsoft; NASA Glenn Research Center; The Adler Planetarium; Project Exploration; Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum; Argonne National Laboratory; Mikva Challenge; Chicago Architecture Foundation; VING Project; The Art Institute of Chicago; U of C Smart Museum of Art; IMPACT Family Center; Urban Gateways; True Star; Chicago Park District; Aztec Dance Chicago; EZ Pop Tennis

Alderman Donates to Cover Legal Fees for 50 DACA Recipients

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On Tuesday evening at Benito Juarez High School, Alderman Daniel Solis announced a contribution of $30,000 for DACAFUND.org to cover the legal fees and filing costs for 50 Benito Juarez students who will require assistance to renew their Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). Alderman Solis asked all elected officials to work with their schools and community partners to assure that no DACA student does not apply for lack of funds. Alderman Solis made the announcement at Benito Juarez Tuesday evening, one week after the Trump administration announced their rescission of DACA. DACA provides temporary immigration relief and work authorization. It has benefitted more than 800,000 young people across the country and over 42,000 Illinoisans have deferred action.

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Though DACA is ending, those whose status will expire between September 5, 2017 and March 5, 2018 have until October 5, 2017 renew their work permits. The renewal, which costs $495, will give recipients two more years of employment authorization and protection from deportation. Alderman Solis’s donation is intended to support those students who may otherwise not be able to afford to renew their status. Approximately 250 Benito Juarez students have DACA, of those around 50 are qualified to renew before the October 5th deadline. “Ending DACA is unthinkable,” said Alderman Solis. “We must do everything possible to protect the kids who have benefitted from it. That begins with supporting those who can apply for renewal so they can continue going to school, contributing to their communities and live with dignity and without fear of deportation.”

When I found out that our students only had one month to apply, I knew funds would become an obstacle,” said Benito Juarez Principal Juan Carlos Ocon. “The Alderman’s announcement ensures that every Benito Juarez student who needs to renew can do so, and will be protected from deportation for two more years.” We commend Alderman Solis’s commitment to students with DACA,” said Erendira Rendon, Director of National Partnerships at The Resurrection Project. “Times are tough and our community is hurting. Solis’s leadership offers hope to the students affected at a critical time.”

Lakeside Bank Announces First Women 1st! Education Awards at Kendall College

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Lakeside Bank is hosting its first ever Education Awards, the Women 1st, “Now We’re Cooking!” Kendall College Student Chef Competition. Seven female Kendall Culinary students will whip up their most delectable entrée’s for attendees, competing to win $10,000 in scholarships. The event will be held on October 25th from 5:30p.m., to 8:30p.m., at the nationally acclaimed Kendall Culinary School, 900 North Branch Street, Chicago, IL. James Beard award winner Chef Carrie Nahabedian of the Michelin starred restaurant NAHA and Brindille, and 2-time James Beard award winning Chef Sarah Stegner of Prairie Grass Café, will be guest judges and speakers. They will choose the Grand Prize winner and award Best Presentation. All attendees will taste and vote for a “People’s Choice” winner. “In every field, education is the first ingredient for success; we’re proud to work with our sponsors to assist young women studying and working hard to launch their careers” said Lakeside Bank’s President and Vice Chairman David Pinkerton. Visit www.lakesidebank.com for ticket information. Proceeds from ticket sales and sponsorships go towards scholarships for the Kendall Culinary Students.