Monthly Archives: November 2019
Chicago Ranked as the Greenest Place to Work in America
For the third year in a row, Chicago is the nation’s leader in energy-efficient office buildings according to the 2019 National Green Building Adoption Index published by CBRE Group Inc.,… Read more
City Announces Utility Billing Relief Program to End Water Shutoffs
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot joined advocates, elected officials and members of the community to unveil the City’s new Utility Billing Relief program. Set to begin in 2020, this new initiative… Read more
Cook County Announces $8 million Grant Program to Increase Animal Shelter Space
Cook County Animal and Rabies Control (CCARC) is now accepting applications for its Housing Cook County’s Animals grant program. Housing Cook County’s Animals is an $8 million program that covers… Read more
Appreciating Veterans on Veterans Day
By: Ashmar Mandou Every year on November 11, Americans honor the 19.6 million active and former U.S. service members who have gone to war. Veterans Day is marked by parades,… Read more
Veterans Get in Free at Shedd Aquarium Over Veterans Day Weekend
Shedd Aquarium is honoring veterans ahead of the holiday on Monday by offering free admission to U.S. military veterans Saturday, Nov. 9 – Monday, Nov. 11. This offer is applicable… Read more
Ex-Madigan Aide Alaina Hampton Launches #MeToo Support Group
Alaina Hampton, the woman who came forward about workplace sexual harassment she experienced while working for the Democratic Party of Illinois and Friends of Michael J. Madigan as a political… Read more
McDonald’s Grand Re-Opening
The McDonald’s at 2005 W. Chicago Ave. celebrated its Grand Re-Opening with many activities for the community that included a toy donation to our local Marines for their charitable ‘Toys… Read more
Talk to a Lawyer for Free
Attorneys with the Chicago Bar Association’s Call-A-Lawyer Program will be available to take calls from the public and offer brief legal advice on Saturday, Nov. 16, as part of an… Read more
Around Town
Compiled by Ashmar Mandou Art on theMART Through December 29th Merchandise Mart, 222 Merchandise Mart Plaza Free www.artonthemart.com Hamilton Through January 5th, 2020 CIBC Theatre, 18 W. Monroe St Price… Read more
Access to Justice Program Announces Funding Opportunity for Organizations Providing Services to Communities
Beginning this week, The Resurrection Project and Westside Justice Center announced the notice of funding opportunity for the Access to Justice Program (A2J). A2J is an Illinois statewide program that… Read more
