Monthly Archives: June 2018
Alderman Cardenas Announces Davis Schoolyard Reconstruction
12th Ward-Alderman Cardenas announces that Nathan Davis Schoolyard, 3014 W. 39th Place, has been fully reconstructed. The schoolyard went from a huge concrete slab to a soccer field, basketball court,… Read more
Walgreens to Move into Old Post Building
Walgreens announced its plans to open a new office in Chicago where it anticipates 1,800 people will be based. The new office space will include approximately 200,000 square feet in… Read more
Emanuel Names Tabares New 23rd Ward Alderman
Following an application process that was open to the public, Mayor Rahm Emanuel on Friday announced that Illinois State Representative Silvana Tabares will be the new Alderman representing Chicago’s 23rd Ward…. Read more
Attorney General Madigan Responds to Immigration Policies: ‘It is horrific and shameful’
Attorney General Lisa Madigan on Tuesday demanded that U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions immediately withdraw and stop enforcing two inhumane immigration policies that tear children away from families while seeking asylum entry at the border… Read more
Community-based Organizations File Federal Class Action Lawsuit Against CPD
By: Ashmar Mandou Several community-based organizations on Tuesday filed a federal class action against the City of Chicago and Chicago Police Department (CPD), highlighting CPD’s unconstitutional Gang Database, and urging… Read more
Coalition Hosts First Citywide Community Census Briefing
The Census impacts everyone living in the United States. Even though the upcoming Census is two years away, there is urgency to begin strategizing for outreach in hard to count… Read more
Berwyn Welcomes New Business Coaching and Leadership Development Business
The Berwyn community has gained a new leadership business at 3100 S Oak Park Ave. Transformational Leadership Experience, Inc. (TLE) offers business coaching and development for entrepreneurs, organizational and community leaders, and… Read more
White Sox, CRED, KaBoom Build Playground in Pullman Neighborhood
The Chicago White Sox have partnered with Chicago Creating Real Economic Destiny (CRED), a group dedicated to achieving a transformative reduction in Chicago gun violence, and KaBOOM!, the national non-profit… Read more
Munoz Takes Seniors on Informational Trip to White Sox Game
Assistant Majority Leader Antonio “Tony” Munoz (D-Chicago) and a group of about 60 area seniors attended last Thursday’s Chicago White Sox game to enjoy the day and discuss their community… Read more
An End to Family Separation
By: Ashmar Mandou Trump signs order to end family separation after ‘zero tolerance’ backlash Succumbing to the overwhelming pressure by communities across the country and bipartisan criticism, President Donald Trump… Read more