Author Archives: Editor
Women’s Business Development Center Offers December Programs
Wednesday, December 4, 2013, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. “Starting a Business in Illinois” Description: Are you considering starting a business in Illinois? In this Women’s Business Development Center workshop you… Read more
Shining a Light on Government
The Better Government Association, which promotes reform through investigative journalism, civic engagement, and advocacy, celebrated a huge milestone last Thursday as it turned 90 years old. Lester Holt, NBC NEWS… Read more
Chicago Park District Announce Increase in Park Program Participation
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Park District Superintendent Michael Kelly announced that the number of residents across the City enrolled in fall Chicago Park District programs has risen to 81,625,… Read more
Illinois Residents Call for Strong Carbon Pollution Limits
Hundreds of residents from Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin testified at the regional Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) office in Chicago, last week, calling on officials to enact the strongest possible… Read more
Illinois Begins Program for Undocumented Immigrants to Get Driver’s Licenses
The office of the Illinois Secretary of State began to schedule Tuesday the first appointments for a program beginning December 3rd that will allow undocumented immigrants in greater Chicago and… Read more
Little Village, Pilsen Residents Get Covered
With the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and the Illinois health insurance marketplace in full swing, many Latino residents still have questions about how they and their families can benefit from… Read more
Leaders Call On Cook County to Invest in Violence Prevention Strategies
Last week, 400 leaders from local churches and organizations across Cook County gathered to launch the Reclaim Campaign, a partnership of two faith-based social justice organizations, Gamaliel Metro Chicago and… Read more
Chicago Park District Announces Classics in the Parks
The Chicago Park District in collaboration with the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events announces updated schedules for Kalapriya Center for Indian Performing Arts and In the Spirit… Read more
Olive Garden Salutes Military Families
In celebration of National Military Family Appreciation month, Olive Garden is saluting military families throughout November by offering special restaurant discounts and partnering with the United Service Organizations’ (USO) United… Read more
Meijer Celebrates Five Years of Feeding Hungry Families
Meijer will double match every customer’s $10 Simply Give donation made November 15th and 16th to celebrate five years of feeding hungry families through its program that aims to restock… Read more
