Author Archives: Editor
City Announces The Hoxton Hotel is Bringing Over 300 Jobs to Chicago
On Tuesday in London, Mayor Rahm Emanuel and The Hoxton announced that the hotel will bring over 300 jobs to Chicago when it opens in April 2019. This contributes to… Read more
RTA Set to Work with New Vendor
The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) has entered into an agreement with a new vendor, Omicron Technologies, that will process RTA Reduced Fare and Ride Free applications and produce permits beginning… Read more
Political Sidebar
Compiled by Ashmar Mandou Political Sidebar is a weekly round-up of commentary from elected officials around the Chicagoland area discussing topical issues affecting their communities. Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García Releases… Read more
The Illusion of a National Emergency
By: Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. President Trump has provoked a national emergency and constitutional crisis with the stroke of a pen. Personal, political shortcomings and hallucinations have never constituted… Read more
Defining Your Impact
Fás trí comhar will host a live business workshop entitled Defining Your Impact on Wednesday, Feb. 27th at 9a.m., to 11a.m., at Dwellings Real Estate, 3208 Grove Ave., Berwyn, IL…. Read more
State Board of Education Names Leaders to Increase Teacher Diversity
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) announced 22 leaders from across the state selected to provide recommendations on increasing teacher diversity and promoting culturally responsive teaching. The Diverse and… Read more
Hernandez Introduces Legislation Expanding Access to Adult English Classes
State Representative Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, introduced legislation this week that will require the Secretary of State’s office to inform people about free English as a second language classes that… Read more
Mujeres de HACE Opens Spring Application
The Mujeres de HACE Leadership Academy is a dynamic and intensive Action Learning Experience that will transform high-potential Latino professionals into high-performing leaders, by developing the skills necessary to promote… Read more
Additional Funding Goes for Early Childhood Education
Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Doctor CPS CEO Janice K. Jackson and DFSS Commissioner Lisa Morrison Butler released the following statement in response to Governor J.B. Pritzker’s intent to increase funding for… Read more
Leadership Program Chicago 200 Accepting Applications
Chicago 200, a three-day leadership experience for people ages 18 to 24 years old, is accepting applications through March 15th. The program gives young adults an opportunity to participate in… Read more