Monthly Archives: October 2014
Expansion of Pre-K in CPS
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Public Schools (CPS) announced 2,620 Chicago public school children will soon have access to high-quality early childhood education as a result of a Social Impact… Read more
ParentPowerChicago School Fair Draws Nearly 15,000 to McCormick Place
Nearly 15,000 parents and students are now better equipped to choose a school that is the best fit for them, following ParentPowerChicago’s historic Chicago School Fair at McCormick Place this… Read more
Chicago Ideas Week, Chris Gardner Kick-off the 2014 CIW YOU(th) Program
The 2014 CIW YOU(th) Program officially began with a kick-off event on September 30 that introduced high school students from all over the city to Chicago Ideas Week! CIW YOU(th)… Read more
Sandoval Honors Principal Gomez
State Senator Martin Sandoval (D-11) paid tribute to ‘Nathan Davis’ Elementary School for receiving the “Middle School Distinction” award, presented by Mr. John Viano (right) of the Association of Illinois… Read more
The Women’s Business Development Center Offers October Programs
Workshops offered in October by the Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC include: Tuesday, October 14, 2014, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. “Winning Corporate and Government Contracts: Strategies and Tips for Developing… Read more
Every Vote Counts Celebrates
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Executive Director of Every Vote Counts Alexandra Sims, and Martin Torres of Latino Policy Forum were a few of the many who showed up… Read more
‘The Ed McElroy Show”
Ed McElroy, host of “The Ed McElroy Show”, recently interviewed Judge Thomas E. Flanagan of the Circuit Court of Cook County, and Senator Emil Jones, 111 of the 14th Legislative… Read more
Casa Central Celebrates Huge Milestone
Casa Central will celebrate a huge milestone this as it celebrates its 60th Anniversary Annual Awards dinner this coming Thursday at the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel in Chicago. “We are… Read more
Candidate Martin Arteaga Promises to Bring Change to 23rd Ward
By: Ashmar Mandou Martin Arteaga wants everyone in the 23rd ward to know he is the one to bring an abundant amount of change and opportunities to residents. “I grew… Read more
Pillars Supported Employment Program Recognizes Clients’ Success
Supported employment is an approach to helping persons with disabilities find and maintain jobs. Such services are particularly important for persons living with mental illness, for whom employment could rebuild… Read more
