Author Archives: Editor
Experian goes bilingual with its industry-leading credit and personal finance Twitter chat
In an effort to educate more consumers about credit and personal finance, Experian® announced new free resources created specifically for bilingual and Spanish speakers, including an online Twitter chat series… Read more
City Clerk of Chicago, Anna Valencia Announces Mobile City Hall Dates
In an effort to bring city services directly to residents, City Clerk Anna Valencia, in partnership with various City departments and sister agencies, Aldermanic offices and community organizations are joining… Read more
Illinois to Increase Access to Online Learning for Students with Disabilities
This week, the Pritzker administration commemorated the signing of legislation ensuring equitable access to learning for students with disabilities, making Illinois a national leader in requiring Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)… Read more
CPL Announces One Book, One Chicago Anniversary Selection
Chicago Public Library (CPL) announced that Bedrock Faith by Chicago author Eric Charles May is the 2021 One Book, One Chicago selection. One Book, One Chicago is a free citywide literary program that connects Chicagoans and their communities around a singular chosen text. From September through December 2021, CPL will… Read more
CIS of Chicago Kicks Off School Year with Strengthened Programs
Communities In Schools (CIS) of Chicago, the city’s education nonprofit dedicated to help CPS students stay on the path to graduation, is kicking off the new school year with a… Read more
Four Nonprofits United to Save Lives on South, West Sides
Four neighborhood-based nonprofits announced a new partnership to strengthen public safety via holistic social services and restorative justice, while also providing free attorneys to court-involved children and young adults. The… Read more
September is National Preparedness Month in Illinois
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the deadliest terror attack on U.S. soil. The events of that fateful day ignited a culture of preparedness which is now instilled in… Read more
Flutter into Fall at the Chicago Academy of Sciences / Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
The Chicago Academy of Sciences / Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum invites visitors to “Flutter into Fall” and experience the return of its popular exhibit Weather to Climate: Our Changing World… Read more
‘Viva Mexico’
By: Ashmar Mandou Mexicans celebrate their country’s Independence Day with fireworks, parties (fiestas), food, dance and music on September 16. Flags, flowers and decorations in the colors of the Mexican… Read more
Humble Design Serves 2,000th Client in Fight Against Homelessness
Late August, Humble Design provided charitable services to its 2,000th client emerging from a homeless shelter. With the help of passionate volunteers, Humble Design does this by transforming empty residences… Read more
