Monthly Archives: January 2014
Chicago Park District Honored For ‘Exceptional Workplace’
The Illinois Parks and Recreation Association (IPRA) Friday awarded the Chicago Park District with the “Exceptional Workplace” Award during the IPRA Annual Conference held in Chicago. The honor was given… Read more
Women Veterans Get Chance to Exercise Entrepreneurial Muscle
The Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC) will celebrate the first anniversary of its Women Vetrepreneurship Program (WVP) by launching “Back to Basics: Building Your Business Boot Camp” (B2B) in partnership… Read more
Community Counseling Centers of Chicago Wins National Award
Illinois mental health agency Community Counseling Centers of Chicago (C4) recently won the Mental Health First Aid Community Impact Award as part of the 2014 National Council Awards of Excellence… Read more
Affordable Care Act Event at Holy Cross Hospital Brings Together Residents
On Monday January 20, Holy Cross Hospital located at 2701 West 68th Street in Chicago hosted an Affordable Care Act (ACA) enrollment event and also honored the legacy of Martin… Read more
Gift of Hope Rings in the New Year With New Opportunities
For Gift of Hope, an organization committed to raising awareness about the importance of organ and tissue donations, 2014 represents 365 new opportunities to continue serving and supporting the Latino… Read more
Casa Central Participates in Nutrition Program
Social service organization Casa Central recently announced its involvement in the Child and Adult Care Food (CACFP). The federal program provides reimbursement to facilities so they can offer healthier meals… Read more
Protect Yourself, Loved Ones Against Arctic Temperatures
As the below zero temperature makes its return to Chicago, it’s important to continue to keep warm and safe this winter, especially for senior residents. AARP has provided a list… Read more
Elizardi Castro Stars in Law & DISorder
Puerto Rican prosecutor turned stand up comedian Elizardi Castro kicks off 2014 with a one month run of his popular one man show Law & DISorder beginning Feb. 1st through… Read more
CPS Closed Again Due to Extreme Weather
Chicago Public Schools was closed Monday and Tuesday due to the extreme cold temperatures and high winds that remain in the area. District officials continue to monitor the weather conditions,… Read more
Congresswoman Duckworth Invites Schaumburg Science Teacher to State of the Union
Illinois Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth is inviting science teacher Michelle Burke, at Jane Addams Junior High School in Schaumburg, as her guest for this year’s State of the Union Address. “When… Read more
