Author Archives: Editor
Mayor Lightfoot, Chicago Public Schools Announce New Initiative to Increase Diversity of CPS Teachers
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and Chicago Public Schools (CPS) announced Teach Chicago Tomorrow, an innovative plan to build a new pipeline of talented, diverse teachers by creating a structured pathway… Read more
Morton College Introduces Panther Balance Forgiveness Grant
Morton College is introducing a new program for the Spring 2021 semester to help students in good academic standing, but are facing financial difficulties. The Panther Balance Forgiveness Grant Initiative,… Read more
Malcolm X College Introduces New Mammography Certification
As the need for mammography screenings remains essential for women as they age, Malcolm X College has introduced a certificate that will provide licensed radiologic technologists with training that will… Read more
SEIU Illinois State Council Joins Climate Jobs Illinois Coalition
The SEIU Illinois State Council, representing 150,000 janitors, healthcare workers, public employees and more across the state, announced it will join the Climate Jobs Illinois Coalition to advocate for an… Read more
CDPH Hires First Chief Racial Equity Officer to Drive Work in Health Equity
The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) on Wednesday announced the hiring of its first ever Chief Racial Equity Officer, Sandi Brown, who will work to ensure that health and… Read more
AMPT Chicago Announces Second Phase of COVID-19 Aid
AMPT: Advancing Nonprofits (AMPT) is now accepting applications from eligible nonprofits on the West and South sides of Chicago for Phase 2 of its COVID-19 crisis management consulting services through… Read more
Chicago Region Food System Awards Additional COVID-19 Response Funds
The Chicago Region Food System Fund extends its pandemic response funding by awarding a new round of grants to 501(c)(3) organizations capable of supporting the work of other organizations engaged… Read more
El Departamento de Policía de Berwyn Intensifica la Aplicación de la Ley en las Carreteras
El Departamento de Policía de Berwyn está comprometido con la seguridad del tráfico. Están aumentando sus esfuerzos de aplicación de la ley para sacar de las carreteras a conductores intoxicados… Read more
Mes de la Herencia Hispana En Honor a la Empresaria y Filántropa Carmen Solano –DeCarrier
Por: Ashmar Mandou La empresaria Carmen Solano –DeCarrier ha desarrollado una reputación bastante altruista para sí misma en roles, como supervisar las Becas Benéficas de la Casa Ronald McDonald, tutoría… Read more
Venezuelans Fleeing Economically Ravaged Country Again
By Daniel Nardini Even though Colombia has closed its border with Venezuela, a new stream of Venezuelan refugees are fleeing their country into Colombia. About the only bright spot in… Read more »