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Chicago Public School, LEAP Innovations Receive Grants to Help Learning Programs
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and LEAP Innovations, a nonprofit organization that works with schools and educators to implement personalized learning, announced that they received grants totaling $14 million from the Chan Zuckerberg… Read more
New Plan for Small Businesses
Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced a package of new reforms to support small businesses across the city. The plan will reduce costs for businesses, simplify the licensing process, increase transparency, support… Read more
City Expands Smart Policing Strategies to Reduce Violence in Chicago Lawn
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Police Department (CPD) Superintendent Eddie Johnson announced that Chicago Lawn on the southwest side is the latest district to deploy the Department’s smart policing strategy,… Read more
New Officers, Police Car Technology Hitting the Street
The Chicago Police Department announced two significant investments in the crime fight – 108 new police officers and five new patrol vehicles equipped with License Plate Reader Technology aimed at stopping carjackings and… Read more
CCLBA Releases New Parcels
The Cook County Land Bank Authority (CCLBA), released nearly 3,200 vacant, tax-delinquent lots at below-market rates that are available for acquisition for community-based partners looking to help transform communities throughout… Read more
ERA Illinois Announces Mega-Coalition ERA RALLY Day
Organizers from across Illinois call on women and their allies to join in their May 8, 2018 effort to lobby the Illinois House of Representatives to vote in favor of… Read more
No injuries reported at Orland Park retail store fire
A fire was reported at the Old Navy retailer store at 105 Orland Park Place Drive inside the Orland Park Place Mall on Sunday night at around 5:30 pm that… Read more
Illinois State Fair Adds Rappers Ludacris, Flo Rida to Concert Series
One of the music industry’s premier entertainers is headed to the Illinois State Fair this summer. Grammy award winning recording artist, songwriter, actor, and philanthropist Ludacris will perform on the… Read more
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Chicago
Compiled by Ashmar Mandou Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army’s win over the French forces in the Battle of Puebla on May 5th, 1862. Cinco de Mayo is also… Read more
Chicago Park District Announces Chicago Moves Day Return
The Chicago Park District announced the return of Chicago Moves Day, a citywide initiative that aims to connect Chicago residents to fitness and wellness opportunities across the city. More than… Read more
