Monthly Archives: September 2017
Emmy Winner Donates to Brighton Park Neighborhood Council’s Summer Programs
Mandy Patinkin, star of Showtime’s hit show “Homeland,” made a generous donation to Brighton Park Neighborhood Council’s (BPNC) summer programs at two elementary schools in Brighton Park. Patinkin, a Chicago… Read more
Thousands March to Protest Elimination of DACA
By: Ashmar Mandou Thousands of immigration activists and supporters descended onto Federal Plaza late Tuesday afternoon to denounce the Trump administration’s decision to eliminate the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals… Read more
Cook County Assessor Joseph Berrios to Participate in Alderman Howard Brookins’ Community Health Fair
Cook County Assessor Joseph Berrios announced his office will participate in Alderman Howard Brookins’ 5th Annual Community Health Fair. Representatives from the Cook County Assessor’s Office (CCAO) will be present… Read more
Grassroots Movement Launches Disruption Campaign
By: Ashmar Mandou Representatives from Journey for Justice Alliance, Grassroots Education Movement, Northside Action for Justice, and Kenwood Oakland Community Organization led a press conference Wednesday morning at City Hall… Read more
Instituto Releases Research from Cyber-ESL Model- Demonstrates Significant Potential to Address ESL Needs
Throughout Instituto del Progreso Latino’s 40-year history, the organization has created bold approaches to deliver education programming, tailored to meet the unique needs of its community. Thanks to its innovative… Read more
Mayor Emanuel, CPS Announce 4-Point Increase in Graduation Rate to Record High 77.5 Percent
With Chicago students’ academics improving across the board, Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Public Schools announced they achieved a 4-point gain in the graduation rate, with 77.5 percent of students… Read more
ICIRR Releases Details for DACA Recipients
The President has announced that he will phase out the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. ICIRR, its members and allies are committed to fight to protect those at… Read more
Nueva Ordenanza Puede Aumentar la Vivienda Asequible en Barrios Gentrificados
Por: Ashmar Mandou Un programa piloto de tres años, introducido al Concilio de la Ciudad el miércoles por la mañana por el Alcalde Rahm Emanuel, el Concejal Walter Burnett y… Read more
Peoples Gas Ofrece Consejos de Seguridad para Zonas de Construcción a Estudiantes de Regreso a la Escuela
El verano puede estar llegando a su fin, pero el trabajo de construcción en todo Chicago aún sigue adelante. Peoples Gas exhorta a los estudiantes de las Escuelas Públicas de… Read more
Protesta Masiva por $15 el Día del Trabajo
El Día del Trabajo, miles de cocineros y cajeros de comida rápida se fueron a la huelga en un récord de 400 ciudades, amas de llave de hospital y ayudantes… Read more
