Monthly Archives: October 2017
Advocates Call for Passage SB 32
By: Ashmar Mandou The Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights released a new report titled Unequal Protection: Disparate Treatment of Immigrant Victims in Cook, the Collar Counties, and Beyond… Read more
Suspect charged with murder in killing of Oak Lawn man at Bridgeview business
On Saturday, October 14, 2017, the Cook County States Attorney’s office approved 1st degree Murder charges against Howard Strepek in the shooting murder of a 55-year-old Oak Lawn resident in… Read more
Principal Pride Campaign Launches in Chicago
Great public schools require great leadership, and across the city, Chicago’s public school principals are making a difference. To celebrate their work, in conjunction with National Principal Appreciation Week (October… Read more
Ancient Mediterranean Cultures in Contact Arrives This Fall
These days, our world has never felt smaller. It is easier than ever for people from all over the globe to meet and exchange ideas. Though technology has changed the… Read more
Madigan Sues U.S. Department of Education for Refusing to Enforce Gainful Employee Rule
Attorney General Lisa Madigan, along with 17 other attorneys general, filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education and Secretary Betsy DeVos for refusing to enforce the Gainful Employment… Read more
‘Community Wealth Building Day’ Aims to Boost Homeownership
A recent study by Harvard University reports the gap between African American and White homeowners in Chicago has grown to near historic levels since the real estate crash of the… Read more
Hernandez to Help Students Complete College Financial Aid Applications
State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, is helping students apply for financial assistance through a series of free workshops on Thursday, Oct. 19 and Thursday, Oct. 26, from 11 a.m…. Read more
Community Savings Bank Held Another Popular Shred-A-Thon
As part of “Customer Appreciation Days,” CSB held another popular shred-a-thon on September 30th. Customers and non-customers were given the opportunity to shred old checks, bank statements and other documents… Read more
Five New Early Childhood Education Programs Coming to Chicago
By: Ashmar Mandou Nearly $1.8 million will be allocated in this year’s budget for five new, high-quality early education programming sites next year. These sites will be designed to meet… Read more
Chicago Blackhawks Hockey Rink at Kennedy Park Opens to the Public
Mayor Rahm Emanuel, the Chicago Park District and the Chicago Blackhawks celebrated the official opening of the Chicago Blackhawks Hockey Rink at Kennedy Park in Chicago’s Morgan Park neighborhood. The… Read more
