Monthly Archives: September 2018
Addressing Sexual Harassment
By: Ashmar Mandou The Illinois Anti-Harassment, Equality and Access (AHEA) Panel on Tuesday released a framework for political party leaders and campaigns to adopt in order to transform the behaviors… Read more
City to Deploy 100 Police Officers to Neighborhoods
The Chicago Police Department (CPD) Superintendent Eddie Johnson today announced that 87 new police officers have been deployed to their district assignments as part of the hiring plan to add nearly… Read more
Obama Presidential Center Enters Next Phase
Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced that two ordinances have been introduced to City Council that establish the terms and conditions of the land use and authorize roadway vacations related to the… Read more
ICIRR Vows to Fight Public Charge Proposal
The Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights is condemning the proposal by the US Department of Homeland Security to radically alter the rules regarding “public charge.” The proposal, released… Read more
City Introduces Home-Buying Pilot Program
A new pilot home-buying program would help residents purchase newly-built affordable homes in six South and West side neighborhoods through a financial proposal introduced today to City Council by Mayor… Read more
Hispanic Heritage Month: Sandra Cordova Micek
By: Ashmar Mandou Storytelling is the cornerstone of bridging communities together and is top priority for newly appointed Window to the World Communications, Inc., WWCI Chief Executive Officer Sandra Cordova… Read more
ComEd Launches Energy Academy at Dunbar Vocational High School
Dunbar Vocational Career Academy High School in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood is partnering with ComEd to launch an energy academy that will make the science of energy a key part of… Read more
City of Chicago Looking for the Perfect Christmas Tree
The City of Chicago is looking for a tree to grace Millennium Park this holiday season and serve as the City’s “official” Christmas tree. Through October 19, the Department of… Read more
Elected Officials Oppose ‘Public Charge’ That Threatens Families
In response to Trump administration’s “Public Charge” threat, Illinois Legislators passed $2.5 million to connect immigrants and vulnerable populations to healthcare services. Stakeholders gather to educate community about the impact… Read more
Hardwired for laziness?
If getting to the gym seems like a struggle, a University of British Columbia researcher wants you to know this: the struggle is real, and it’s happening inside your brain…. Read more
