Monthly Archives: June 2017
Hennessy Sponsors Adidas Tango and Modern Notoriety Release
On May 26th, Hennessy sponsored the Adidas Tango and Modern Notoriety release event for the new Adidas Tango soccer apparel line at 1st Ward Events. The celebration included a live… Read more
Students Participates in Inaugural Year of CPS SCORE Program
Chicago Public Schools announced that nearly 15,000 elementary students from nearly 200 schools participated in winter and spring sports during CPS SCORE’s inaugural year. The spring sports season will conclude… Read more
IB Programme Expands at Agassiz Elementary School
By: Ashmar Mandou Chicago Public Schools leadership announced the expansion of the IB Programme for students in pre-K through 5th grade, an extension of existing programming at Agassiz Elementary School…. Read more
Charter School Educators’ Union to Unify with Chicago Teachers Union
In an historic vote, members of ChiACTS Local 4343 — the union of charter school educators in Chicago — voted overwhelmingly on June 9th to formally unify with the Chicago… Read more
Rep. Gutiérrez Holds Little Village Citizenship Workshop
On Saturday, June 17th, Rep. Luis V. Gutiérrez (D-IL) will host a citizenship workshop where hundreds are expected and people can come, get information, and work through the process of… Read more
Belmont Cragin Neighborhood Welcomes New Teen Center
Mayor Rahm Emanuel joined After School Matters and donor Karyn Lutz to celebrate the grand opening of a new, state-of-the-art facility in Chicago’s Belmont Cragin neighborhood. The Michael and Karyn… Read more
C.H.A.M.P.S. Empowering Young Men
In early June, the Culturally Helping and Making Positive Success (C.H.A.M.P.S.) in partnership with the Noble Network of Charter Schools and the Gary Comer Youth Center, held their annual conference… Read more
University of Chicago Harris Launches Evening Master’s Program with 1871
The University Of Chicago Harris School Of Public Policy announced the launch of the Harris Public Policy Evening Master’s Program at 1871. Students who enroll in this four quarter, part-time… Read more
Ald. Cardenas to Host Annual Bike the 12th Ward
Alderman Cardenas’s 14th Annual Bike the 12th Ward is new and improved. Residents from across the city are invited to enjoy a street fest with vendors, free exercise classes with… Read more
Collaboration Brings Health Services to Brighton Park
In one of the most densely populated and medically underserved areas of Chicago, three nonprofit organizations are teaming up to build a unique new health and community center to provide… Read more
