Monthly Archives: August 2014
Greater Chicago Food Depository’s Culinary Job Training Program Seeks Applicants Dedicated to Preparing for a Career in the Foodservice Industry
Unemployed and underemployed adults in Cook County willing to make a serious commitment to starting a career in the foodservice industry have the opportunity to enroll in Chicago’s Community Kitchens,… Read more
RTA Receives Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) was awarded the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its 2014 budget. The award represents… Read more
Gift of Hope Celebrates National Minority Donor Awareness Week
Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network kicked off National Minority Donor Awareness week, (August 1-7), with the inaugural “Faces of Hope” Awards ceremony on July 31st. The “Faces… Read more
Mayor Emanuel, CTA Unveil Revitalized Harrison Red Line Station
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and CTA President Forrest Claypool unveiled the newly revitalized Harrison Red Line station following the completion of a major modernization project to upgrade the 70-year old station… Read more
Chevrolet to Host Children Special Experience with Manchester United
Chevrolet announced it is hosting 11 children from around the world – including Jasmine Padilla, age 11, of Chicago – in Manchester, England this week to serve as mascots for… Read more
Norwegian American Hospital Donates Land to Build Veterans Apartments
Norwegian American Hospital announced that it donated property through a 99-year land lease to the Hispanic Housing Development Corporation (HHDC), a move that symbolizes a long-term, shared commitment to Chicago… Read more
LISC Chicago Now Accepting Applications for the 21st Annual Chicago Neighborhood Development Awards
LISC Chicago has announced the opening of applications for the Chicago Neighborhood Development Awards (CNDA). Now entering its 21st year, the CNDAs recognize innovation and best practices in neighborhood development…. Read more
Chicago Honors Mayor Jane M. Byrne With Lasting Tribute
Alderman Edward M. Burke (14th) recently won passage before the City Council of his proposal to rename the plaza surrounding Chicago’s historic Water Tower after former Mayor Jane M. Byrne…. Read more
LG G Pad 7.0 LTE Available First from AT&T with the Purchase of a LG G2, LG G3, or LG G Flex
AT&T is the first to bring you the LG G Pad 7.0 LTE, and starting August 8, you can purchase the tablet in AT&T stores and at att.com for just… Read more
Young Chicago Chefs Showcase Culinary Skills
Thirty young chefs, who were trained through Chicago’s After School Matters/Casa Central’s Culinary Apprenticeship, prepared and served Latin-inspired appetizers as their final presentation on Friday, Aug. 1st at Los Nuevos… Read more
