Author Archives: Editor
Potential Salmonella Exposure at Chicago Grocery Store
The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) is investigating an outbreak of Salmonella, a bacterium that is a common cause of food poisoning. At least six people associated with the… Read more
Chicago City Council Latino Caucus Foundation Scholarship Fund Now Accepting Applications
The Chicago City Council Latino Caucus Foundation announced the opening of its Foundation’s scholarship program for the 2019-2020 academic year. The Foundation will award 26 scholarships of $5,000 each to… Read more
Illinois State Board of Education Awards NIU Contract to Administer Statewide Migrant Education Program
Northern Illinois University has been awarded a contract by the Illinois State Board of Education to coordinate the statewide Migrant Education Program. The $1.67 million contract runs from Jan 1,… Read more
Martinez Advances Plan to Improve Student Trustee Residency Requirements
Assistant Majority Leader Iris Y. Martinez (D-Chicago) is continuing to expand opportunities for students at the University of Illinois to run for the position of student trustee by amending the… Read more
Hilco Global Establishes a College Scholarship Program for Students
Hilco Global announced the launch of the Hilco Global Scholarship Program called “Hilco Scholars,” to be awarded to qualified candidates living in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood. The goal of the… Read more
Dominican University Presents Ibero-American Film Festival
Dominican University will present a film festival throughout the month of March celebrating the diversity of Ibero-American culture. Films, which will be shown with English subtitles, will be followed by… Read more
500th Veteran Graduates from Gas Utility Workers Training Program
Last Thursday, the Utility Workers Military Assistance Program (UMAP) hosted a celebration at the Pritzker Military Library and Museum to honor the 500th veteran to graduate from the Gas Utility Workers… Read more
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
