Author Archives: Editor
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
Join the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), Prevent Child Abuse Illinois, Hospital Sisters Health System, the Poshard Foundation for Abused Children, elected officials, child welfare stakeholders and… Read more
Cook County to Youth on April Fool’s Day: Don’t be fooled by Big Tobacco
Cook County Department of Public Health used April Fools’ Day to encourage young people in suburban Cook County to not be fooled by the lure of e-cigarettes, flavored vape and… Read more
Play On! Chicago Public Schools Brings Museum Experiences into Classrooms
More students than ever across the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) District now have access to designated spaces where they can touch and explore the physical world around them. In partnership… Read more
Ford, Higher Education Leaders Sound Alarm on Federal Funding Cuts
State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, joined representatives from state universities and higher education organizations Monday to oppose potential federal cuts and reaffirm the state’s commitment to creating diverse… Read more
Paschen Scholars Program Takes Learning Beyond the Classroom with Garfield Park Conservatory Visit
The Paschen Scholars Program, an innovative educational partnership between F.H. Paschen (FHP) and George Westinghouse College Prep (GWCP), organized a student worksite visit to the historic Garfield Park Conservatory where… Read more
Chicago Teachers Union Step Closer to Agreement
After nearly a year of bargaining and ironing out a contract, the Chicago Teachers Union approved a tentative agreement with Chicago Public Schools. The tentative agreement will go to CTU’s… Read more
DAV, RecruitMilitary® Host National Virtual Career Fair for Veterans
DAV (Disabled American Veterans) and RecruitMilitary® will co-host the National Virtual Veterans Career Fair, April 8 from 11am – 3pm Central. The event is free to veterans, their spouses, active… Read more
Chicago Partners Set to Break Ground on The Ave., Affordable Housing Unit
Nonprofit Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH) and its partner, KMW Communities LLC, have closed on financing for The Ave., a 52-unit mixed-use affordable housing development in Chicago’s northwest side Humboldt… Read more
Mayor Johnson, City Officials and Developers Celebrate Groundbreaking of 79 West Monroe
Mayor Brandon Johnson, Alderman Bill Conway and city officials — including Deputy Mayor Kenya Merritt, Department of Planning and Development Commissioner Ciere Boatright and Department of Housing Commissioner Lissette Castañeda… Read more
City Selects Anthony Joel Quezada for 35th Ward Aldermanic Vacancy
By: Ashmar Mandou The City of Chicago has selected 8th District Cook County Commissioner Anthony Joel Quezada to fill the 35th Ward aldermanic vacancy. Mayor Brandon Johnson made the appointment… Read more
