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Monthly Archives: January 2020

WTTW Names Hugo Balta as News Director

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 »