Monthly Archives: January 2020
WTTW Names Hugo Balta as News Director
Window To The World Communications, Inc. (WWCI), parent of WTTW and WFMT, announced that Hugo Balta has joined the organization as News Director for WTTW News effective February 3, 2020…. Read more
City Releases Evaluation of Scooter Pilot
Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) and the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) on Wednesday released the results of the City’s first-ever electric scooter pilot program which revealed… Read more
Fifth Third Bank Announces City Partnership for INVEST
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, Governor JB Pritzker, and World Business Chicago joined Fifth Third Bank to announce its equity investment of approximately $20 million in Qualified Opportunity Zones in Chicago…. Read more
IHCC, BCCI Convene to Push Business Agenda
The Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (IHCC), the Black Chamber of Commerce of Illinois (BCCI) together with Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) and Congressman Jesus “Chuy” Garcia (IL-04) convened a roundtable… Read more
RPBA Expanding ‘Grow’ Program to Include Spanish-Language Business Education
The nonprofit Rogers Park Business Alliance (RPBA) is expanding its GROW entrepreneurial training program this year to include Spanish-language business education, and will open a new GROW/PROGRESANDO storefront location at… Read more
Federal Judge Hears Case Involving DACA-eligible Youth in Detention
On Wednesday, federal judge Andrea Wood heard arguments on a Motion to Compel Discovery on behalf of Jesus Alberto Lopez Gutierrez in a lawsuit against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and… Read more
School Choice Celebration to Raise Awareness About Education Options
Parents, students, educators, and elected officials will gather for a School Choice Week celebration at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 1 at the Firehouse Community Arts Center, 2111 S. Hamlin… Read more
Harold Washington Library Releases February Cultural Programming
Chicago Public Library offers a variety of programs and events each month to engage patrons of all ages and explore relevant cultural topics. All events are free and seating is… Read more
IBHE Names Education Veteran Ginger Ostro as Executive Director
Earlier this month, the Illinois Board of Higher Education named veteran education administrator Ginger Ostro as its new Executive Director. Ostro brings deep experience in Illinois education to the role,… Read more
Illinois DCFS Offers College Scholarships to Current and Former Youth in Care
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is currently accepting applications for the 2020 DCFS Scholarship Program. Through the program, 53 academic scholarships will be awarded to current and… Read more