Monthly Archives: August 2018
Castro: Rauner prioritized big banks over local consumers
Gov. Bruce Rauner prioritized big banks over Illinois consumers Friday, vetoing consumer protection legislation championed by State Senator Cristina Castro (D-Elgin). On Friday, Rauner did not approve Castro’s House Bill… Read more
YWCA to Host Community Empowerment Expo
YWCA Metropolitan Chicago our first such event, this is not just a job fair but a chance for potential employers to truly engage and invest in the community and for… Read more
Women’s March Chicago (WMC) Will Once Again Take Over
By: Ashmar Mandou Women’s March Chicago will once again call upon women and allies to unite and march as the polls open for early voting in Illinois. Called March to… Read more
Navigating Speech and Language Services in Schools
As kids begin heading back to school, some parents may have concerns about their child’s ability to communicate. These may include concerns with speaking, listening, reading, writing, and social interactions…. Read more
Immigration Advocates Urge Gov. Rauner to Sign Safe Zones Bill
By: Ashmar Mandou Community advocates, on Wednesday rallied outside the Thompson Center calling on Governor Bruce Rauner to sign the Safe Zones Act, SB35, which would create an additional line… Read more
Navy Pier to Host Noche Caribeña, a Free Latin-Caribbean Dance and Music Showcase
Navy Pier has teamed up with the Puerto Rican Arts Alliance (PRAA) to host Noche Caribeña – a festive evening of dance, music and cultural expression – on Saturday, August… Read more
HAPPY PLACE Extends Stay in Chicago
Dubbed as “the most Instagrammable pop-up in America” (UrbanDaddy), HAPPY PLACE is extending its stay in Chicago through Monday, Sept. 3 due to high ticket demand – the original run… Read more
Disney’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Comes to the Auditorium Theatre
Jack Skellington and the residents of Halloween Town pay a visit to Chicago on October 31st, 2018, at 7:30p.m., when Disney in Concert: Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas comes… Read more
City of Chicago Submit Rejection of Citizenship Question on 2020 Census
A bipartisan coalition of 18 states plus the District of Columbia, nine cities, four counties and the U.S. Conference of Mayors submitted a formal comment regarding the upcoming Census urging… Read more
Latina Cinematographer Carmen Cabana Returns on Vida
By Nikoleta Morales Colombian-Venezuelan Carmen Cabana, who arrived in the United States just 10 years ago, has positioned herself as one of the most sought-after Latina Directors of Photography in… Read more
