Monthly Archives: August 2015
CPS’ Proposed FY16 Budget Categories in District’s Control
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) released its proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2016 (FY16). In all three expenditure categories that CPS can control – operating, capital and debt service – spending… Read more
After School Matters Accepting Applications for Fall Programs
After School Matters is now accepting applications for its Fall program cycle. More than 300 programs in the arts, communications, science, sports and technology will be offered beginning the week… Read more
Register for classes at Triton College During Super Saturday
With Triton College classes for fall 2015 set to start on Aug. 24, students will need super-human speed to successfully register in time. But luckily, a registration event is flying… Read more
Brookfield Zoo’s ZooBrew Returns
Brookfield Zoo guests can enjoy beers, “pub-style” snacks, and live music amid some amazing animals during the zoo’s fourth annual ZooBrew on Friday and Saturday, August 21 and 22, from… Read more
Bring on the Tabasco!
Spicy Foods May Lower Your Risk of Death Good news for lovers of hot food: Several recent studies suggest that turning up the heat in your diet might trigger all… Read more
Mayor, Chicago Park District, Ald. Solis Break Ground on Bridgeport Boat House
Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Alderman Patrick Daley Thompson, Alderman Danny Solis and Chicago Park District General Superintendent Michael P. Kelly joined members of the Bridgeport community to break ground on Eleanor… Read more
Allstate Names Golden Gloves Winners
In the world of soccer, the difference between winning and losing often comes down to the goalkeeper – and his good hands. To celebrate this pivotal role, Allstate Insurance Company,… Read more
Back-to-School Health Checklist
Summer fun is almost over for millions American students. It’s time to put away the swimsuits, dust off the book bags and head back to school soon. To ensure that… Read more
Loretto Hospital Birthday Babies Search
Were you born at Loretto Hospital? If so, you could win a free 37 inch flat screen TV or a round-trip airline ticket. This is your invite to a very… Read more
Honey Bees, Darkling Beetles and Butterflies—Oh, My!
Enjoy the final days of summer and learn more about the natural world with the Chicago Academy of Sciences and its Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum for the seventh annual Bugapalooza… Read more
