Author Archives: Editor
Triton College Student and Instructor Dive into Ocean Research with STEMSEAS
For Triton College student Trinity Barrueta, spending 12 days at sea conducting oceanic research with the STEMSEAS program was “the most exciting thing I’ve ever done.” Barrueta was one of… Read more
Kids Above All Back-to-School Drive Readies Students in Need for Success
Summer may be in full swing, but the new school year is right around the corner. For many students, this is an exciting time, but for young people impacted by… Read more
Cradles to Crayons-Chicago to Host Backpack-A-Thon
Each year, Cradles to Crayons-Chicago’s (C2C) Backpack-A-Thon brings together corporate partners to pack thousands of backpacks for local kids. But growing community interest has inspired something new, the first-ever Community… Read more
Alderwoman Jeanette B. Taylor and 20th Ward Team Announce Grand Opening & Back-to-School Celebration
Alderwoman Jeanette B. Taylor and the 20th Ward Team are excited to announce the grand opening of their new office space with a special Back-to-School Celebration. The event will take… Read more
Statement from the Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce on the Hate Incidents in Little Village
This past weekend, swastika graffiti appeared throughout Little Village — targeting members of our community and local businesses. The Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (IHCC) condemns this hateful act in… Read more
Illinois Unemployment Falls as Payroll Jobs Set Another Record
The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced last week that nonfarm payrolls reached a record high in June, increasing over the month up +9,400 to 6,175,200. June’s record payroll… Read more
Beat the Summer Heat with Savvy Tips from ComEd’s Energy Doctors
With warmer weather on the way in Chicago, now is the perfect time to take steps to save energy and lower your electric bill before summer temperatures spike. ComEd’s Energy Doctors are helping… Read more
City Council Confirms Michael Belsky as City of Chicago Comptroller
Mayor Brandon Johnson announced the City Council’s confirmation of Michael Belsky as the City of Chicago’s new Comptroller, following a unanimous vote by City Council. In this role, Belsky will… Read more
BMO Launches Spanish-Language Mortgage Application to Expand Access to Homeownership for Latino Families and Individuals
BMO has launched its first Spanish-language mortgage application, available digitally or in branch, to meet clients where they are and expand homeownership access to Latino families and individuals. BMO is… Read more
La Sen. Villanueva Responde a Crímenes de Odio en el Distrito
En respuesta a crímenes de odio en el distrito, la Senadora Estatal Celina Villanueva (D-Chicago) publicó la siguiente declaración: “Me siento indignada y disgustada por los recientos actos de odio… Read more
