Author Archives: Editor
Resumen de la huelga de estudiantes de CPS Leyenda
Por Ashmar Mandou Cientos de estudiantes de las Escuelas Públicas de Chicago salieron de clase el viernes pasado para protestar por el regreso de las lecciones presenciales. Los estudiantes sintieron… Read more
El comisionado Aguilar encabeza el programa de subvenciones ‘Invest in Cook’
Debido a la gestión del Comisionado del Condado de Cook, Frank J. Aguilar, las ciudades y pueblos del Distrito 16 del Condado de Cook están recibiendo una gran cantidad de… Read more
Estudio del corredor de la calle 31 en curso
El Departamento de Transporte de Chicago ha contratado consultores para realizar un Estudio del Corredor de la Calle 31, y será parte del Estudio de Transporte del Corredor Industrial del… Read more
Representatives García, Ocasio-Cortez, and Jayapal Urge Secretary Yellen to Oppose IMF Surcharge Policy
On Monday, Representatives Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), and 15 Members of Congress, sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen urging her to use… Read more
Comptroller Mendoza Extends COVID Break for Struggling Taxpayers
Illinois’ continued struggle against COVID-19 leads Illinois Comptroller Susana A. Mendoza to announce that for a second year, low-to-moderate-income working families in Illinois will not have unpaid fines deducted from their state income tax… Read more
Historic Domestic Workers Contract Requirements Take Effect
By: Ashmar Mandou Chicago, recently has become one of the first major cities to require employers provide contracts to domestic workers. As of January 1, 2022, all nannies, care workers,… Read more
Choose Chicago, United Airlines Announces Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Apprenticeship
Choose Chicago understands that while tourism and hospitality play a pivotal role in the city’s workforce development and economic vitality, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) talent and leadership… Read more
City of Chicago Announces Adam Gross to Serve as Executive Director of the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot announced that Adam Gross has been appointed to serve as the first-ever Executive Director of the newly created Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability. In… Read more
IBHE Board Approves Higher Education Budget Supporting Equity-Driven Strategic Plan
The Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) approved a fiscal year 2023 budget recommendation that increases funding to support its equity-driven strategic plan adopted in June 2021 and subsequently endorsed… Read more
Parents Sue to End Illegal Chicago Teachers Union Strike
A group of Chicago parents have filed a lawsuit against the Chicago Teachers Union, calling this week’s school closures an “illegal strike” and demanding that teachers return to school for… Read more
