Monthly Archives: August 2018
Healthy Schools Campaign Celebrates 15 Years
Healthy Schools Campaign celebrated 15 years of service with more than 275 guests, representing Chicago’s civic, business, education, healthcare, philanthropic, school and grassroots communities at the annual Change for Good… Read more
CPS Opens Eckersall Stadium
CPS cuts the ribbon on Eckersall Stadium and Athletic Fields, a premier athletic facility which will serve area schools and the Special Olympics. The sodded athletic facility was transformed to… Read more
20 CPS Schools to Receive Funding to Create Initiative
Chicago Public Schools announced the 20 schools that will receive a combined $10 million investment to implement the Sustainable Community School Initiative – a new initiative that pairs schools with… Read more
Top Back-to-School Health Tips for Moms
After a long summer break, it’s time for the kids to head back to school and focus on classes, sports and other after-school activities. But as you get adjusted to… Read more
Peoples Gas Introduces Canine Safety Ambassador
Wrigley, a golden retriever puppy, was unveiled as the “Doggone it” contest winner and Peoples Gas’ new canine safety ambassador to help spread the word about safe digging. National 811… Read more
McDonald’s Reaffirms Commitment to the Economic Development of the City
On Tuesday, Aug. 14th, the groundbreaking ceremony took place where the fifth McDonald’s of owner-operator Phil Fuentes will be built in the Back of the Yards neighborhood. Mr. Fuentes reaffirmed… Read more
Community Savings Bank to Host Back to School Celebration
Community Saving Bank will hold another of its annual Back to School celebrations on Saturday, Aug. 25th, from 9a.m., to noon in the lobby of its main office. Neighborhood kids… Read more
ComEd Reminds Customers to Call 811 Before Starting a Digging Project
With the safety of customers and employees as its top priority, ComEd is letting homeowners, businesses, and contractors know that August is National Call Before You Dig Day – an… Read more
Chicago Animal Care and Control Announces New Program to Return Lost Animals
The Chicago Animal Care and Control (CACC) announced a new initiative that will support the return of lost animals faster while diverting them from the CACC Shelter. Animal control officers (ACO) can… Read more
Madigan Demands U.S. State Dept. Stop Online Spread of 3D-Printed Gun Plans
Attorney General Lisa Madigan joined a coalition of 22 state attorneys general to send a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions demanding… Read more
