Monthly Archives: March 2014
Cicero Unveils Memorial, Honors Local Hero
The Town of Cicero unveiled a new memorial honoring American Military Veterans who served and fought at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. Cicero resident Joseph Philips Steffan was killed… Read more
Cicero’s Applauded for Strong Economic Base Reducing Burden on Taxpayers
The financial burden on taxpayers continues to increase in cities across the State of Illinois, but major financial institutions and finance associations have applauded the Town of Cicero for its… Read more
Community Members Challenge Fracking Presentation
Courtesy of Illinois People’s Action Over three dozen members of Illinois People’s Action leaders protested Robert Bauer of the Illinois Prairie Research Institute, recently. Bauer was in Bloomington giving a… Read more
Mayor Emanuel, ThinkChicago, 1871 Launch Program to Attract Startups
Mayor Rahm Emanuel, ThinkChicago and 1871 launched the Chicago College Startup Competition (CCSC), a new effort to attract the leading collegiate business startups from around the country to Chicago. As… Read more
WBC Launches Program to Strengthen Local Businesses
World Business Chicago (WBC) on Monday launched Chicago Anchors for a Strong Economy (CASE). The new program will strengthen Chicago’s economy by building ties between the city’s largest “anchor” institutions… Read more
Expedited Customs Processing at Chicago Midway International Airport
The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection officially unveiled the Automated Passport Control system at Chicago Midway on Wednesday morning. These new self-service kiosks will… Read more
AT&T Offers its Best Pricing for New, Current Customers
Last month, AT&T announced its best-ever pricing plans for families and small businesses and great international offers. Beginning Sunday, AT&T will extend savings to customers with one and two lines… Read more
Mariano’s, Instituto del Progreso Latino to Host Career Fair in Bridgeport
Roundy’s, Inc., the parent company of Chicagoland’s grocer, Mariano’s, is hosting a career fair, welcoming both experienced and entry-level candidates, to join the future Mariano’s Bridgeport team. Mariano’s is in… Read more
Pre-Register for Veteran Hiring Event
The Hiring Our Heroes – Chicago event, one of the largest efforts to help Veterans and their family members find employment, returns to Chicago on Wednesday, March 26. The U.S…. Read more
Art Contest to Honor Life of Latino Activist Cesar E. Chavez
The Chicago Zoological Society, which manages Brookfield Zoo, is inviting all Chicagoland area students in grades Pre-K through 12 to participate in an art contest reflecting the spirit of Cesar… Read more
