Monthly Archives: July 2018
IDPL Opens New College
Instituto del Progreso Latino opens two-year college in Pilsen to train Chicago’s Latino community for high-demand, middle-skill jobs during a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, June 28th. Instituto del Progreso… Read more
Youth to Showcase Artistic Talent at Festival
Mayor Emanuel and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events have designated 2018 as the Year of Creative Youth – a citywide celebration of Chicago’s young artists and… Read more
Historic Uptown Theatre to Reopen
Uptown Theatre will be restored and reopened as the crown jewel of a revitalized Uptown entertainment district announced last week. The 93-year-old landmark building, vacant for more than 35 years,… Read more
Alderwoman Garza, Community Activists Urge Mayor to Stop Plan to Build Toxic Landfill
By: Ashmar Mandou Alderwoman Susan Sadlowski Garza was joined by Alderman Waguespack, Alderman Rosa and a broad coalition of community organizations led by Coalition to Ban the Landfill to urge Mayor… Read more
Home Improvement Grant Program Passes City Council
A new home improvement program, passed by the Chicago City Council last week, will allow Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago (NHS) to help longtime homeowners improve their homes and stay… Read more
Chicago Community Trust Announces, ‘Acting Up’ Winners
This week, The Chicago Community Trust announced the recipients of this year’s Acting Up awards. In all, $150,500 was awarded to 37 projects that will support tangible activities to benefit neighborhoods and… Read more
Access Living to Ensure Affordable Housing for People with Disabilities
Access Living of Metropolitan Chicago, a Center for Independent Living (CIL) and advocate for people with disabilities, calls on the Mayor’s re-established Department of Housing to address the City’s historic… Read more
Look Nature in the Eye at the Shedd
Shedd Aquarium is taking learning and exploration outside of the aquarium walls this summer with new, outdoor aquatic experiences designed to spark curiosity for local waters and wildlife by bringing… Read more
McDonald’s at Ruido Fest
McDonald’s celebrated Latin music and culture at Ruido Fest 2018. The festival brings over 30,000 attendees to enjoy the arts and music scene in Chicago’s Latino community for three fun… Read more
Madigan Sues U.S. EPA Over Illegal Rollback
Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced she joined with 10 attorneys general to file a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for seeking to illegally roll back key climate… Read more
