Monthly Archives: February 2018
CPS Revises Englewood High School Proposal
Following an extensive community engagement process involving community meetings, parent meetings, a public hearing, and regular discussions with elected officials and the Englewood Steering Committee, CPS is adjusting its Englewood… Read more
CPS, CCC Announce Increase in Eligibility for Star Scholarship
Chicago Public Schools Chief Executive Officer Janice Jackson and City Colleges of Chicago Chancellor Juan Salgado announced that nearly seven thousand CPS students will receive letters this month notifying them… Read more
Town of Cicero Honored for Financial Excellence
On January 19th, 2018 the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) announced that a panel of independent reviewers has completed its examination of the Town’s Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR) and has… Read more
President Preckwinkle Urges Washington to Change Policy on ICE Arrests in Courthouses
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle called on the Trump administration and members of Congress to advocate against civil immigration arrests in courthouses, which pose a threat to public safety…. Read more
ComEd Leader Becomes One of the First Corporate Executives Appointed to Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Board
The Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (IHCC) announced that it has named ComEd Senior Vice President of Governmental & External Affairs Fidel Marquez to its board of directors. Marquez becomes… Read more
Fun and Frugal Ways to Spend the Holidays
If you’re a busy parent to little ones, it can be tricky to find the time — and the budget — to celebrate every holiday along the way. But what if… Read more
County Assessor Berrios, Senator Hastings, Director of Cook County Veteran Affairs Browne to Host Exemption Seminar to Assist Veterans
Cook County Assessor Joseph Berrios has announced his office will host a Veterans Property Tax Exemption Seminar with Senator Michael Hastings and Director of Cook County Veterans Affairs Bill Brown… Read more
First Alert, Chicago Bulls, Chicago Fire Department Take Charge of Safety
Representatives from First Alert, the Chicago Bulls and the Chicago Fire Department hosted a “Take Charge of Safety” event to educate K-5 students at Webster Elementary School, 4055 W. Arthington,… Read more
Illinois Candidates to Showcase Arab American Breakfast Event
More than a dozen Democratic candidates vying for contested races in the March 20 Illinois primary election have confirmed their appearances at the annual Candidate’s Breakfast hosted by the state’s… Read more
Afro-Cuban Piano Masters Chucho Valdés and Gonzalo Rubalcaba Bring Talents to Symphony Center
Chucho Valdés, the leader and pianist of the landmark Cuban ensemble Irakere, joins forces with dynamic Cuban pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba to present their duo project, Trance, at Symphony Center on… Read more
