Author Archives: Editor
ComEd Welcomes New Students to Construction Workforce
By: Ashmar Mandou Last week, ComEd held its ninth consecutive graduation ceremony celebrating the 90 students who partook in the ComEd CONSTRUCT Infrastructure Academy, an 11-week job training program that… Read more
Cinco de Mayo Around Chicago
Compiled by Ashmar Mandou Cicero Cinco de Mayo The Town of Cicero will host a virtual Zoom Cinco de Mayo event on the Town of Cicero Facebook Page on Wednesday,… Read more
Youth Crossroads Outdoor Youth Sanctuary Space Receives BDC philanthropic grant
A Berwyn Development Corporation (BDC) philanthropic grant was awarded to Youth Crossroads, Inc. (YC) for their Outdoor Youth Sanctuary space. This space provides a new attractive, private, functional environment to… Read more
2nd Story Expands Program to Transform Workplace Cultures
Chicago’s longest-running storytelling collective, 2nd Story, is expanding its groundbreaking training program under the new brand CultureBuilds. The program now accounts for 30 percent of the nonprofit’s annual budget and… Read more
Tips for Better Mental Health
Covid-19 has continued to impact lives, and a recent study reveals that it’s affecting more than just physical health. One in three survivors of the virus experience mental health conditions,… Read more
Improving Your Mental Health
Connecting with others. Humans are social creatures, and it’s important to have strong, healthy relationships with others. Having good social support may help protect you against the harms of stress. It… Read more
Lightfoot, CDPH Announce Request for Proposal to Address Inequities
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced a Request for Proposals (RFP) to address the impacts of COVID-19 through community-led strategies to promote health… Read more
YMCA of Metro Chicago Adapts 2021 Summer Camp Programs
As many school districts prepare to resume full-time in-person instruction in the fall, the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago is revising its 2021 Summer Camp programs to incorporate more social and… Read more
U.S. Naval Academy Partners with Trinity High School to Promote STEM
The United States Naval Academy (USNA) will be partnering with Trinity High School to promote interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). This is part of an initiative at the USNA to… Read more
Peters plan extends civics education to youth in IDJJ facilities
Using a law he previously sponsored as a foundation, State Senator Robert Peters (D-Chicago) is looking to expand civics education for re-entering citizens to the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice…. Read more
