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Grants Available for Grassroots Organizations in Chicago Experiencing Violence
A Chicago-based coalition of funders called the Partnership for Safe and Peaceful Communities (PSPC) is encouraging grassroots organizations in 24 neighborhoods experiencing the most violence to apply for grants from its 2023… Read more
Chicago Auto Show Drives into McCormick Place
The Chicago Auto Show reopens the north exhibit hall of McCormick Place, expanding once again to a two-hall show and reenlisting brands that missed during the pandemic. The 2023 show… Read more
This Super Bowl Weekend, Spread the Word: Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk
Super Bowl weekend is here, and the Berwyn Police Department is reminding football fans and partygoers that designated drivers are the best defense against the dangers of impaired driving. If… Read more
$11M in DCASE Grants for Chicago Nonprofit Arts Organizations
The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) announced the 2023 DCASE Cultural Grants Program plans, including $11M to be distributed to Chicago nonprofit arts organizations through the new… Read more
Women: Be kind to Your Heart
Cardiovascular disease is the leading killer of women in the United States, causing more deaths than all forms of cancer combined. Among females 20 years and older, nearly 45 percent… Read more
Be Kind to Your Heart
By: Ashmar Mandou According to the American Heart Association, heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women among the Latino population in the U.S.; from… Read more
Pilot Program Underway to Help Improve Food Access for Chicago Residents with Disabilities
The Mayor’s Office of People with Disabilities (MOPD), Community Safety Coordination Center (CSCC), and the Thierer Family Foundation, an organization helping nonprofits increase their impact through technology, on Tuesday announced a… Read more
Teen Ambassadors Are Driving Change
To recognize Teen Driving Awareness Month last month, the SafeLIGHT Foundation’s Teen Ambassadors hosted a town hall meeting with their peers at Morton West High School in Berwyn on January… Read more
Hernandez to Advocate for Local Education, Economic Priorities on Major House Committees
Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, will ensure local voices are heard in major conversations about funding critical services, education, economic development, and immigration rights as a member of several key… Read more
Discovery Partners Institute Launches New Program for Middle School Students
The Discovery Partners Institute, part of the University of Illinois System, announced its first program for middle school students in partnership with Wilbur Wright College, and with support from Apple… Read more
