Monthly Archives: March 2012
ICIRR Announces New Director
The Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) is pleased to announce the appointment of Lawrence Benito as the new Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director as Joshua Hoyt transitions to… Read more
Three Cheers for Racism!
By: Daniel Nardini This is as divisive as the American flag flap a year ago, but this time the shoe is on the other foot. The whole thing began innocently… Read more
Rep. Hernandez and Bishop James Wilkowski to Help Veterans on Easter Sunday
State Representative Lisa Hernandez and Bishop James Wilkowski of The Evangelical Catholic Diocese of the Northwest joined together to bring much needed services to the residents of the Manteno Veterans… Read more
El Senador Muñoz Asiste a la Apertura de La Casa
El Senador Estatal Tony Muñoz (D-Chicago) asistió a la apertura de La Casa, al empezar a tomar solicitudes para el próximo año escolar 2012-2013. “Fue un honor unirme hoy al… Read more
Boys and Girls Clubs of Chicago Announces 2012 Youth of the Year
Boys and Girls Clubs of Chicago (BGCC) honored General Robert E. Wood club member Nora Martinez, 17, as its 2012 Youth of the Year at an awards ceremony Monday night… Read more
ComEd Dedicates $50 Million to Helping Customers in Need
ComEd kicked off a $50 million customer assistance program with an event at the senior center of the South Austin Coalition Community Council (SACCC), a communitygroup on Chicago’s West Side…. Read more
Quinn, Greater Chicago Food Depository Launch ‘No Kid Hungry Campaign’
Illinois Governor Pat Quinn and a diverse group of corporate, nonprofit and government leaders joined Share Our Strength Founder and CEO Bill Shore and Greater Chicago Food Depository Executive Director… Read more
Working Women Call on Corporations to Do More
As unequal pay for equal work continues to plague women in Chicago and across the world, hundreds of Chicago janitors and supporters rallied on Thursday at the Chicago Board of… Read more
MillerCoors Subvenciona $125,000 al Pequeño Comercio
MillerCoors subvencionó $125,000 a cuatro propietarios de pequeños comercios, a través de su Serie de Empresarios Urbanos MillerCoors (MUES). El ganador del gran premio, Ola Ayeni, CEO de Dining Dialog,… Read more
Living in Fear in Georgia
By: Daniel Nardini In Gainesville, Georgia, the local police have been empowered to check the immigration status of all driver’s, if the police believe they are “illegal,” even for minor… Read more »