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Robert Guzman Awarded ‘Skills Firebrand’ Award by The National Skills Coalition
Robert Guzman of Chicago Citywide Literacy Coalition has been awarded “Skills Firebrand” Award, which is an award that recognizes an individual for their outstanding efforts in engaging and inspiring other… Read more
Noble Connects Local Employers with First-Generation College Students
One hundred one alumni from the Noble Network of Charter Schools recently completed an annual Winter Externship Program in which the Network partners with local Chicago area companies to host… Read more
Parents Gather at YMCA for Online Training
YMCA’s across the U.S. will host thousands of parents looking for advice on how to manage rising social issues such as cyberbullying and online safety. The events are part of… Read more
Chicago Park District Launches Annual Teen Opportunity Fair Series
The Chicago Park District invites teens from across Chicago to attend its 5th annual Teen Opportunity Fair series. The last fair will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m…. Read more
Ramova Theater in Bridgeport to Receive TIF Support
By: Ashmar Mandou Bridgeport’s long-vacant Ramova Theater would be rehabilitated as part of a $22.9 million entertainment and dining complex through a financial proposal introduced to City Council Wednesday by… Read more
Chicago Film Office Announces Record Production
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) announced another growth year for film, television and media production… Read more
Senior Citizen Exemption Deadline Extended
Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi extended the deadline for the Senior Citizen and Senior Freeze Exemptions until Friday, February 28, 2020 so eligible seniors may take advantage of these important… Read more
‘Serving my community is my passion’
By: Ashmar Mandou According to the Point in Time, (PIT), in January of 2017, nearly 6,000 people were identified as homeless in Chicago, a topic newly selected executive director Jose… Read more
‘We repudiate this campaign of intimidation’
By: Ashmar Mandou A pool of elected officials gathered Tuesday morning at the National Museum of Mexican Art to denounce President Trump’s recent announcement of increased agents deploying to ten… Read more
Trump Releases Blagojevich from Prison
Caption by Ashmar Mandou President Donald Trump pardoned former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, who was convicted of public corruption, on Tuesday. The commutation of the 14-year prison of Blagojevich brought… Read more
