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Reapertura del Distrito de Parques de Chicago Frente al Lago, Parques Infantiles y Programación Acuática
El martes, el Superintendente General del Distrito de Parques de Chicago & CEO Michael Kelly anunció sus planes de reabrir el frente del lago de la ciudad, parques infantiles y… Read more
Héroe Desconocido: August “Augie” Sallas
Por Ashmar Mandou El activista César Chávez dijo una vez, “no podemos buscar logros para nosotros y olvidarnos del progreso y prosperidad de nuestra comunidad… nuestra ambición debe ser lo… Read more
The African Diaspora in Puerto Rico
Black History Month was founded to celebrate everything within the African diaspora and contributions to American history. That diaspora includes Puerto Rico’s unique culture marked by Spanish, Taino and prevalent… Read more
Southwest Shows Chicago Some Love with Inaugural O’Hare Service
Southwest Airlines gave the City of Chicago and the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) a Valentine’s Day gift with the launch of the Dallas-based carrier’s first-ever service at O’Hare International… Read more
Comcast RISE to Award $1 Million in Grants to BIPOC-Owned Businesses
Comcast announced the Comcast RISE Investment Fund, providing $5 million dollars in grants to hundreds of Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC)-owned small businesses in five cities nationwide, including… Read more
Bank of America Shatters Record
Bank of America Community Development Banking (CDB) provided a record $5.87 billion in loans, tax credit equity investments, and other real estate development solutions, surpassing last year’s record of $4.88… Read more
CPS Launches School-Based Vaccination Sites
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced that four school-based vaccination sites for CPS staff will launch this week. These four school-based sites will offer… Read more
Ideas for Outdoor Learning
By: Ashmar Mandou Yes, the frigid temperatures and harrowing snowfall are reasons enough to stay indoors with a cup of hot chocolate in hand, but there are fun ways to… Read more
City Colleges of Chicago Offering Free-Tuition Training Program
Chicagoans on the City’s South and Southwest sides interested in pursuing careers in the field of manufacturing should consider applying to Richard J. Daley College’s Technology Works tuition-free scholarship program… Read more
Free Heart Screenings at Loretto Hospital
Cardiovascular disease is not only the leading cause of death for both men and women, it is also the leading contributor to the life expectancy disparity between Blacks and whites… Read more
