Monthly Archives: April 2014
Emanuel Announces Internships, Job Opportunities for Dreamer Students
Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced that the City is, for the first time, opening up nearly 23,000 City-funded internship, volunteer, and job opportunities for undocumented students, or “DREAMers.” “Chicago is a… Read more
Chicago Teens Show Off Talent at After School Matters Showcase
After weeks of hard work and preparation, nearly 500 Chicagoans teens proudly displayed their skills and talents at the After School Matters Citywide Showcase, held at the Harris Theater for… Read more
A Harsh Policy
By Daniel Nardini For the first time in seven years I went to Tampa. Florida, to visit my sister and her family. I enjoyed the visit, and it was good… Read more
Registration Open for Summer, Fall 2014 Terms at City Colleges of Chicago
Now is the time to register for both the Summer and Fall 2014 semesters at City Colleges of Chicago. City Colleges of Chicago offers a wide-range of quality, affordable educational… Read more
Multi-Cultural Line-Up for World Dance Day
Chicago Music and Dance International, Inc. has announced that more than 20 dance groups, including 13 different ethnic dance groups, will participate in this year’s third annual 2014 World Dance… Read more
Saint Anthony Hospital Pediatric Department Launches Cutest Kid Contest
The Cutest Kid Contest from Saint Anthony Hospital launched this week. This local contest will focus on children from the hospital’s serve areas and will give the winners in each… Read more
The Vagina Monologues
Every April, Mujeres Latinas en Accion’s Sexual Assault Program holds The Vagina Monologues as a fundraiser to provide therapy and advocacy for survivors of abuse. The Vagina Monologues is performed… Read more
Meijer Customers Ready to Fill Easter Baskets
As the annual kick-off to Spring approaches and even though consumers are watching their spending, Meijer is still expecting strong sales for Easter basket goodies including candy, toys, and flowers…. Read more
Chicago, St. Augustine College Honors Senator Iris Y. Martinez
The organization Multilingual Chicago and St. Augustine College honored State Senator Iris Y. Martinez for her endeavor and leadership in the introduction and passing of Senate Bill 1221, which resulted… Read more
A City on the Rise Again
By Daniel Nardini [The following was sent from Tampa, Florida] TAMPA–When my wife and I visited Tampa, Florida, in 2005, it seemed like a virtually abandoned city. In the downtown… Read more »