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Monthly Archives: August 2016

The Church for All the Races

The Church for All the Races

by Daniel Nardini When many people think about the Church of Latter Day Saints (i.e. the Mormons), they think about people of white European origin. Fifty years ago most people… Read more »

Nationwide Movement to Raise Awareness for Parkinson Disease

Nationwide Movement to Raise Awareness for Parkinson Disease

Join hundreds of local participants who will walk this year to raise critical funds and awareness of Parkinson’s disease to support the American Parkinson Disease Association’s (APDA) dual purpose to… Read more »

Icebox Derby Showdown

Icebox Derby Showdown

On Saturday, August 13, six teams of teenage women from across the Chicago area competed in the official ComEd Icebox Derby Race Day, the final event of a STEM (science,… Read more »

TRP Acquires Hotel Lugo

TRP Acquires Hotel Lugo

The Resurrection Project (TRP) announces the acquisition of Hotel Lugo, the only Single Room Occupancy (SRO) operating in Pilsen, granting affordable housing to underserved community members, some in severe risk… Read more »

Berwyn’s Oktoberfest Last Summer Hurrah

Berwyn’s Oktoberfest Last Summer Hurrah

September is just around the corner and that can only mean one thing in the Chicagoland festival calendar – Berwyn’s Oktoberfest! We don’t mean to brag, but Berwyn’s Oktoberfest is… Read more »

Chicago Teacher’s Union to Host Labor Day Parade

Chicago Teacher’s Union to Host Labor Day Parade

CTU’s own Alderwoman Susan Sadlowski Garza and Friends of Labor invite you to participate in the 10th Ward Labor Day Parade and Festival. This year’s parade will take place on… Read more »

Back to School Jam

Back to School Jam

WHEN: Saturday, September 10, Noon-4pm WHERE: Jones College Prep, 700 South State Street WHO: Youth and Families Free to all, Chicago City of Learning’s Back to School Jam is where… Read more »

Alzheimer’s Foundation of America to Host Free Educational Conference

Alzheimer’s Foundation of America to Host Free Educational Conference

The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is hosting a free educational conference for family and professional caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related illnesses. The conference, which will take… Read more »

Queen of Peace High School Robotics Team Hosting Aquabotics Party

Queen of Peace High School Robotics Team Hosting Aquabotics Party

The RoboPride Robotics team at Queen of Peace High School invites you to an Aquabotics Party on Friday, August 26 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Festivities include food, a… Read more »

Walk Together

Walk Together

This year’s AIDS Run & Walk Chicago, emphasizing the importance of unity and partnership in responding to health crises, will be held on the morning of Saturday, Oct. 1, at… Read more »