Monthly Archives: February 2017
Chicago Public Library Celebrates African-American History Month
Throughout the month of February, in honor of African American History Month, Chicago Public Library will feature a variety of programs for adults, kids and teens highlighting the culture, traditions… Read more
Goya Foods Offers Culinary Scholarships to Students Nationwide
Goya Foods will offer a $20,000 nationwide Culinary Arts Scholarship granted annually to four students entering their freshman year of college to obtain their first undergraduate degree in culinary arts… Read more
Emanuel Meets with DREAMers
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and First Lady Amy Rule hosted six Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) students at their home this evening for dinner. The dinner followed the Mayor’s call… Read more
BACP Offers Free Business Workshops
The City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection (BACP) offers free business workshops every Wednesday and Friday at City Hall, 8th Floor. To register for a workshop… Read more
Property Tax Bills Due March 1 Show Local Government Debt, Pappas Says
Taxpayers can stay home to make online payment of property tax bills that show them the debt of each local government that levies taxes on their homes and other real… Read more
Money Smart Programs at Chicago Public Library
Chicago Public Library continues its free series of Money Smart® financial literacy programs designed to help patrons understand the business of money, gain control of their finances and learn practical… Read more
Treasurer Frerichs Launches New Investment Program for Children and Adults with Disability or Blindness
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced a groundbreaking partnership that brings together 14 states to encourage individuals to invest money on behalf of people with a disability or blindness without… Read more
Comcast Rolls Out New Service for Business Customers
Comcast Business announced it is now offering DOCSIS 3.1-based internet service to business customers in the Chicago area. “Business Internet 1 Gig” and “Business Internet 500” speed tiers are now… Read more
CCLBA Releases Over 4,000 Parcels of Vacant Lots
On Tuesday the Cook County Land Bank Authority (CCLBA) released 4,437 parcels of vacant, tax-delinquent lots – the largest one-time release of real estate in county history – and will… Read more
Things to Remember When Choosing a Tax Preparer
Taxpayers should choose their tax return preparer wisely – with good reason. Taxpayers are responsible for all the information on their income tax return. That’s true no matter who prepares… Read more
