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Monthly Archives: September 2011

Interruptor de Violencia : Misión Héroe Local

Interruptor de Violencia : Misión Héroe Local

Eddie Bocanegra es parte de un grupo único y élite, conocido como “interruptores de violencia” en la organización CeaseFire. Trabaja en áreas de Chicago a las que algunos se refieren… Read more »

Días de Apreciación al Cliente de Community Savings Bank

Días de Apreciación al Cliente de Community Savings Bank

Community Savings Bank, 4801 W. Belmont Ave., tendrá otro de sus eventos especiales de “Días de Apreciación al Cliente”, en su oficina principal, el viernes, 30 de septiembre y el… Read more »

The One Last Act of Love

The One Last Act of Love

By: Daniel Nardini In her home, Charlotte has many items—from porcelain ware to paintings—of her native Germany. She married an American soldier named Gardner who was stationed in Germany back… Read more »

Be Smart About Money

Be Smart About Money

The Chicago Public Library continues its free series of financial literacy programs designed to help people become more “money smart.” Presented in partnership with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago… Read more »

Reality Bites in ‘Slacker’ Economy

Reality Bites in ‘Slacker’ Economy

Financial reality is especially harsh for 20-somethings nationwide as a mere 23 percent rate themselves as totally independent, according to a first-ever survey by The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc…. Read more »

Community Savings Bank Will Hold Customer Appreciation Days

Community Savings Bank Will Hold Customer Appreciation Days

Community Savings Bank, 4801 W. Belmont Ave. will hold another of its popular “Customer Appreciation Days,” at its main office on Friday, Sept. 30 and Saturday, Oct. 1. The bank… Read more »

Carlos Chavez

Carlos Chavez

[We continue Hispanic Heritage Month’s salute to Latin American and Latino composers with a biography of the Mexican composer Carlos Chavez] By: Daniel Nardini Mexico has produced some of the… Read more »

What the Constitution Means to Me

What the Constitution Means to Me

By: Daniel Nardini Not many people may know this, but last Saturday, September 17th, was Constitution Day. This day is in celebration of the beginning of the creation of the… Read more »

The Old Farmers Almanac

The Old Farmers Almanac

By: Daniel Nardini The oldest publication still running in the United States today is the Old Farmers Almanac. The Old Farmers Almanac has been known to generations of Americans—both in… Read more »

The Growing Latino Poverty Crisis

The Growing Latino Poverty Crisis

By: Daniel Nardini One of the things that the 2010 U.S. Census data has revealed is the phenomenal growth of poverty in America. The Great Recession has spared no one… Read more »