Author Archives: Editor
WBDC to Inform, Inspire Next Wave of Entrepreneurs
The Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC) will host Pivoting for Progress on Thursday, September 17 from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The virtual event is the WBDC’s annual signature Midwest… Read more
ISBE Seeks Community Input on State Funding for Public Education
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) is asking educators, parents, students, and community organizations to give their input on state funding for public education. ISBE is accepting testimony in… Read more
Scholarship Program Seeking Illinois’ Top Youth Volunteers
In this time of disruption due to COVID-19, it’s more important than ever to celebrate young people making a difference through volunteer service. Through November 10, Prudential Financial and the… Read more
Little Village Xquina Incubator Café Receives Opportunity Funding
The Little Village Chamber of Commerce and Community Foundation announces that the City of Chicago City Council has approved a $1.5 million Neighborhood Opportunity Fund grant that will help create… Read more
Castro: New grants will help struggling Illinoisans
As many Illinois residents struggle with financial issues brought on by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, State Senator Cristina Castro (D-Elgin) hopes new grants will help people train for new jobs… Read more
Organizations Providing COVID-19 Relief Receive Critical Funding
The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) announced awards totaling $8,062,251 to 11 organizations that facilitate support service and resource delivery to communities disproportionately impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic…. Read more
Nuevos Lanzamientos Colaborativos de Acción Justa para Lograr un Chicago Más Equitativo
Una coalición de instituciones cívicas de la ciudad y líderes se ha formado en Chicago pidiendo un compromiso colectivo para reimaginar como el poder cívico fluye a través de tres… Read more
Celebra el Mes de la Herencia Hispana
Por: Ashmar Mandou El Mes de la Herencia Hispana ha comenzado oficialmente. Este mes es la oportunidd de que la comunidad muestre y reconozca las contribuciones que la comunidad hispana… Read more
Ensemble Español Abraza ‘Nueva Era, Nuevas Obras, Nuevos Legados’
El Teatro Ensemble Español Spanish Dance con residencia en Northeastern Illinois University, marca su 45 temporada en agosto 2020 – julio 2021. La temporada, titulada “Zafiro Flamenco: Nueva Era, Nuevas… Read more
Venezuela Before Chavez
By Daniel Nardini A quarter of a century ago, I was in Venezuela. It was another time, and in so many ways it was another country. I cannot compare the… Read more »