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Triton Receives Grant to Diversify Humanities Curriculum
A recently awarded grant from the National Endowment for Humanities (NEH) will help support Triton College in the creation of new courses that better reflect the diversity of Triton’s students… Read more
Northtown Library Branch Opens
Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Chicago Public Library (CPL) and Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) joined local officials and community members to open the new Northtown library branch. This is the third innovative… Read more
Latino Leadership Council Backs Lori Lightfoot
The Latino Leadership Council PAC (LLC) voted to endorse Lori Lightfoot for Mayor of the City of Chicago. “Lori’s leadership approach and strong character gives our beloved city the best… Read more
Chicago Area Project Celebrates Building Safe Communities
Eighty-five years of Building Safe and Sustainable Communities was the theme of the Chicago Area Project (CAP) 85th Anniversary Reception and Celebration held on February 21st at Malcolm X College… Read more
Aquino teacher pension reform bill passes committee
A bill introduced by State Senator Omar Aquino (D-Chicago) that makes changes to teacher pensions passed the Senate’s Government Accountability and Pensions Committee this week. Under current law, a retired… Read more
Tips for Planning Your Retirement During Uncertain Times
Retirement planning can be fraught with worry in the best of times, but when the market turns volatile and uncertainty reigns, people in or near retirement may give way to… Read more
Emanuel Steps Up Plan to Repave Chicago’s Streets
Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced that in response to this winter’s harsh temperature swings, he has called for an aggressive paving season in 2019 with an overall target of 315 miles… Read more
Task Force Recommendations for Improving Employment for People with Disabilities
Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) Commissioner Karen Tamley, and community leaders announced the release of the Mayoral Task Force on Employment and Economic Opportunity for… Read more
Chicago Field Office Seizes More than 24,000 Packages of Illegal Drugs
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers and agriculture specialists working in mail and express consignment facilities within the Chicago Field Office’s (CFO) area of responsibility continue to focus their… Read more
Castro Urges Increased Renewable Energy Development in Illinois
‘We don’t have time to waste’ State Senator Cristina Castro (D-Elgin) held a press conference Thursday to introduce legislation to increase renewable energy development throughout Illinois. “We don’t have time… Read more
