Monthly Archives: August 2017
Chicago Children to Receive Free Dental Care at Dentist By 1 Event
Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation, in collaboration with Cook County Health & Hospitals System and Malcolm X College, will provide a free day of dental care for Chicago children age… Read more
Made in Chicago: Roller Derby Inspires World Celebration
(Chicago) Athletes from across the Midwest will launch World Roller Derby Week, Aug. 13-19, on the 82nd anniversary of Chicagoan Leo Seltzer presenting his creation, Roller Derby, at the Chicago… Read more
Internships Turn into Careers for City Colleges of Chicago IT Students
In 2016, Danica Lohja was one of the first City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) graduates to participate in an innovative program at Accenture, where she gained and utilized valuable skills… Read more
A Pop-up Lollapalooza Concert Photography Retrospective Exhibit
Over thirty framed images in a one-time collection not seen since publication. Featuring the work of Chicago photographers Barry Brecheisen, Andy Argyrakis, Lyle A. Waismanand Curt Baran. Elephant Room Gallery… Read more
“Take Flight College Send-Off” Features CHA Resident Whose Caddy Job Helped Pay for School
As a freshman at George Westinghouse College Prep, Julissa Andino didn’t know golf from badminton. But she did know she needed to help her family financially and get moving on… Read more
Chicago Public Library Toman Branch to Host Community Resource Fair
Chicago Public Library Toman Branch will partner with local non-profit and service agencies to host the second annual Community Resource Fair on Thursday, Aug. 17th from 10:30a.m., to 1p.m., at… Read more
Back-to-School Guide
By: Ashmar Mandou As summer comes to an end and back-to-school season begins, it can be hard to get back into a regular schedule –both for kids and adults. The… Read more
Floating Museum to Travel Along Chicago River
The Chicago Riverwalk and the Chicago Park District’s Eleanor Boathouse at Park No. 571 are welcoming a temporary riverside exhibition by the Floating Museum, the collaborative arts organization that creates… Read more
ComEd Icebox Derby Kicks Off
ComEd’s Icebox Derby Kick Off Party took place late July at ComEd’s new Derby Garage located at 3515 W. Armitage Ave. This year’s Icebox Derby features 30 young girls ages… Read more
Target Commits $14 Million to Local Youth Soccer
Target Corp. (NYSE: TGT) on Tuesday announced a $14 million commitment to youth soccer through two new national initiatives, including an $8 million local grant program, and a $6 million… Read more
