Monthly Archives: August 2018
Investment Coming for Youth Mentoring
The City of Chicago is taking additional steps to further prevent violence in neighborhoods experiencing high levels of violence by investing $10.4 million to sustain youth mentoring programs that have had… Read more
Illinois Department of Human Rights Honors “Dream Builders”
The Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR), in partnership with First Northern Credit Union, is recognizing organizations that empower youth and encourage them to realize their full potential. IDHR Director… Read more
AFT’s Weingarten and CTU’s Sharkey on Chicago Teachers’ Pension Fund’s Divestment from Private Prisons
American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten and Chicago Teachers Union Vice President Jesse Sharkey issued the following statements after the Chicago Teachers’ Pension Fund added immigration detention and other… Read more
Back-to-School Tips
As summer comes to an end and back-to-school season begins, it can be hard to get back into a regular schedule — both for kids and adults. Here are a… Read more
West Loop Continues to Grow Welcoming New Addition
Solstice, a digital innovation firm that helps Fortune 500 companies seize new opportunities through digital solutions, announced a major expansion of its North American headquarters to a 60,000-square-foot space in… Read more
City Announces Streetlight Modernization Program Milestone
Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced the Chicago Smart Lighting Program (CSLP) is wrapping up its first year and has installed new lights in all of the city’s 50 wards. To date… Read more
Martinez Measure Expanding Protections for Trafficking Victims Now Law
All victims of human trafficking will have additional protection under a new law passed by Assistant Majority Leader Iris Y. Martinez (D-Chicago). The law amends the Predator Accountability Act by… Read more
City Breaks Ground on Exelon Student Recreation Center
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Park District joined Exelon Corporation to break ground on the Exelon Student Recreation Center at 1301 W. 14th Street. The new 100,000 square foot multi-purpose… Read more
Taste of Pulaski: Culture, Cuisine, and Family Fun
Inner City Culture brings their community focus to Archer Heights with the first-ever Taste of Pulaski on August 25th and 26th. Chicagoans can get a taste of the diverse neighborhood… Read more
Addressing the Lead Burden
By: Ashmar Mandou Environmental Justice Organization Leaders of Ixchel, with community members and Virginia Tech scientists, held a press conference on August 10th in front of Cicero Town Hall to… Read more