Monthly Archives: March 2019
Money Smart Week 2019
The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago has announced that Money Smart Week©—a national campaign that offers thousands of free events to help consumers better manage their personal finances—will be held… Read more
Little Village Chamber of Commerce Appoints New Director
The Little Village Chamber of Commerce announces the appointment of Blanca R. Soto as the new Executive Director. Soto previously served as Managing Director and has successfully worked with the… Read more
LeadersUp Hosts Annual Hiring Summit
Established in 2013, initially funded by Starbucks, and launched by forward-thinking business leaders, including its President & CEO Jeffery T.D. Wallace, LeadersUp is an independent 501(c)3 nonprofit and talent accelerator,… Read more
Emanuel, Ald. Burnett Break Ground on Second Phase of Fulton Market Project
Mayor Rahm Emanuel joined Alderman Walter Burnett (27th Ward) and West Loop stakeholders in breaking ground on the second phase of the Fulton Market Streetscape Project, which will improve pedestrian… Read more
Senators Announce Groundbreaking Reproductive Health Bill
By: Ashmar Mandou U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Patty Murray (D-WA), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Kamala Harris (D-CA), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ron Wyden (D-OR), Tina… Read more
Bridgeview Venue Renamed SeatGeek Stadium at Ribbon-Cutting
Bridgeview’s multipurpose venue was renamed SeatGeek Stadium during a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday, with officials from the village and venue promising to bring news entertainment performances. The venue is already… Read more
IBIC Statement on Proposed ICE Detention Center in Dwight, Illinois
Courtesy of IBIC Chicago, Illinois: Illinois Business Immigration Coalition (IBIC) strongly opposes the construction of a new U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) immigrant detention facility in Dwight, Illinois. Ahead… Read more
Spotlight: Enlace Chicago
By: Ashmar Mandou Behind every altruistic effort or illuminating project is an organization working around the clock for the betterment of their community. Each month we will place a spotlight… Read more
Chicago Parks Offers Free Admission During Fitness Week
Kick off the spring season in great shape by working out for free from March 18-24, 2019, at any of the Chicago Park District’s citywide fitness centers or pools during… Read more
North Lawndale’s BBF Family Services Puts Community Members in the Shoes of Ex-Offenders
By: Princess-India Alexander To combat the effects of mass incarceration in their neighborhood, North Lawndale’s BBF Family Services recently held an event that simulated a formerly-incarcerated person’s experience re-entering society…. Read more
