Monthly Archives: October 2018
Tips for Filling Out FAFSA
By: Ashmar Mandou October marks an important time for college-bound students as the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2018/2019 academic year becomes available. According to a… Read more
Pilsen’s El Paseo Community Garden Received $25K donation at Harvesting Health
Chef Alberto Gonzalez of Chicago’s 90 Miles Cuban Café and Café Bustelo® Coffee came together on September 22nd to promote education through food at El Paseo Community Garden’s Harvesting Health:… Read more
CPS and The Fund Launch Third Annual Principal Appreciation Campaign
The Chicago Public Education Fund (The Fund), Chicago Public Schools, and the City of Chicago are celebrating the third annual Chicago Principal Appreciation Week – a dedicated campaign to highlight… Read more
Grace Period Registration and Voting Begins This Week
Grace Period registration and voting for the November 6th Gubernatorial Election begins this week, announced Cook County Clerk David Orr. Paper-based voter registration ended Tuesday, October 9th, but eligible voters… Read more
Berwyn Township Assessor Expands Eye Glass Program
Berwyn Township Assessor and Health Board Member David Avila announced that 91 children in School District 100 now have eyeglasses that they would not have, if not for the Eyes… Read more
City Boosts Funding for Sidewalk Program
Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced that as part of his 2019 proposed budget, the City of Chicago will expand its Shared Cost Sidewalk Program, increasing funding by $1 million to meet the… Read more
Illinois Legislative Caucus Foundation Presents La Presencia Latina: Securing Our Economic Future
The Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus Foundation (ILLCF) has been a voice for and a champion of Latino populations statewide since its establishment in 2002. With its understanding of the growing… Read more
Senator Dick Durbin endorses Dem Abdelnasser Rashid for Cook County Board
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin, the senior senator from Illinois, endorsed independent Democratic Cook County Commissioner candidate Abdelnasser Rashid on Monday in the southwest suburban 17th District over Republican appointee Sean… Read more
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month
Most people spend several hours each day online for work, pleasure or both. The widespread usage of computers, laptops, smartphones and tablets offers countless opportunities to connect with information and… Read more
Chicago Wins Top Honor Once Again
Condé Nast Traveler once again names Chicago as the best big city in the U.S., for the second consecutive year in a row. Last year was a first for Chicago… Read more
