Archive: Page 109
IDOC Celebrates Northwestern Prison Education Program’s Inaugural Graduating Class from Stateville Correctional Center
Recently, Stateville Correctional Center hosted a graduation ceremony for 16 students who earned their Bachelor of Science degrees in Social Sciences through an educational partnership with Northwestern Prison Education Program… Read more
McDonald’s Relaunches Grant Program to Benefit Chicago-Based Youth Organizations
Courtesy of McDonald’s Corporation McDonald’s has served up special moments that feed and foster communities all across the world for decades. Amidst a global footprint, the community of Chicago will… Read more
Latino Art Beat Celebrates 25th Anniversary in Miami
Miami Latino Art Beat, a Florida not for profit arts organization, with national headquarters in Chicago, is a nationwide initiative for youth in the arts, promoting heritage and higher education… Read more
ISBE Announces Income Eligibility Guidelines for Free, Reduced-priced Meals
The Illinois State Board of Education has announced the income eligibility guidelines for free and reduced-price meals at child care centers and homes participating in the Child and Adult Care… Read more
Wellness West Hosts Forum on Health and Housing
Nearly 150 people gathered at Malcolm X College in Chicago on Nov. 7 for “Bridging the Equity Gap: A Wellness West Forum on Health and Housing” to discuss the critical… Read more
City of Chicago Receives CDC Grant to Bolster Overdose Prevention
The City of Chicago has been selected as a recipient of a $17 Million grant over five years from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to address the… Read more
Healthy Eating Tips for the Holidays
‘Tis the season for family, festivity, and food—lots of food. Temptations are everywhere, and parties and travel disrupt daily routines. What’s more, it all goes on for weeks. How do you stick to… Read more
Thanksgiving Fun
By: Ashmar Mandou Searching for something to do this Thanksgiving weekend? There’s an array of exciting events and activities taking place all over Chicago. This Thanksgiving weekend enjoy a few… Read more
Chicago’s Airports Prepare for Thanksgiving Crowd
The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) is prepared to welcome more than 1.65 million passengers at O’Hare and Midway International Airports between Tuesday, Nov. 21 and Monday, Nov. 27 for… Read more
Christmas Trees on Display at Office of County Treasurer Pappas
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas invites visitors to see nearly 100 Christmas trees and other displays that celebrate cultural diversity this holiday season. This is the 20th year of “Christmas… Read more
