Monthly Archives: May 2017
Mexican Teen Designs Award-Winning Breast Cancer Detection Bra
An 18-year-old student from Mexico won the top prize at the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA) this weekend for his creation of EVA, an intelligent bra that can help in… Read more
Café Tacvba to Play at Taste of Chicago
The City of Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) is pleased to announce the full music lineup for the 37th Annual Taste of Chicago, July 5–9, in… Read more
Blast Off with Triton’s FREE iLaunch College Readiness Program
Graduating high school seniors can participate in a unique program this summer that will help them become acclimated to the college lifestyle and save them time and money as they… Read more
Safe Passage Program Expands
Building on the 2016 Summer Safe Passage pilot program, Mayor Emanuel announced that the Chicago Park District will partner with the Chicago Public Schools’ Office of Safety and Security team… Read more
RENT Comes to Chicago
Broadway In Chicago and the RENT 20th Anniversary Tour are thrilled to announce rush tickets will be available for each performance of the Chicago engagement of RENT, the Pulitzer Prize… Read more
May Day in Chicago
By: Ashmar Mandou Hundreds of thousands of protestors took over the streets of Chicago on Monday in several May Day events occurring across the city protesting the policies of President… Read more
Senator Sandoval to Deliver Morton College Commencement Address
Illinois State Senator and Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus Chairman Martin A. Sandoval will be the speaker at Morton College’s 92nd Annual Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 19th. “We are honored… Read more
OYA Inaugural Weekend Warriors’ 10U Rumble Tournament
The Orland Youth Association (OYA) and the Orland Park Warriors’ will be hosting its Inaugural Weekend Warriors’ 10U Rumble Tournament through May 7th, 2017 at Centennial Park (Fields #8 &… Read more
Development Projects Underway on West and North Side
Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced a new branch library on the Near West Side and new fire station on the Near North Side are being planned through public-private partnerships with local… Read more
ComEd Celebrates Graduates
By: Ashmar Mandou More than 90 students endured an intense nine-week job training program as part of ComEd’s CONSTRUCT program to compete in construction and energy-related fields and successfully graduated…. Read more
