Author Archives: Editor
Science at Home with MSI
The Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago (MSI) recently announced that it will extend its closure and reopen on Friday, May 1 in an effort to help contain the spread… Read more
Chicago Citywide Literacy Coalition’s Online Learning Resources Helping During Uncertain Times
Now, more than ever, Chicago Citywide Literacy Coalition (CCLC) is working hard for their adult learners to provide online resources more accessible for all. Education is more important now during… Read more
City Announces Remote Learning Opportunities for Students at Chicago Public Schools and City Colleges of Chicago
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot joined Chicago Public Schools and City Colleges of Chicago on Monday to announce both institutions have established remote learning plans to ensure instructional time continues while… Read more
State Sees Significant Increase in Unemployment Claims in March
While the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced that the unemployment rate fell -0.1 percentage point to 3.4 percent, a new record low, the state is responding to a… Read more
Munoz Announces New Loan and Grant Programs for Small Business Owners
Small businesses in need of relief are invited to apply for two new emergency assistance programs, Assistant Majority Leader Tony Munoz (D-Chicago) announced last Thursday. “My district is home to… Read more
Cook County Sees Nation’s Second-Worst Population Decline of the Decade
Chicago and its surrounding suburbs experienced some of the largest population declines over the decade. According to U.S. Census Bureau data released, Cook County experienced the nation’s second-largest population decline, losing a total… Read more
Funding Underway for Local Entrepreneurs
By: Ashmar Mandou During a press conference on Tuesday afternoon, Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin, the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) and other private sponsors… Read more
Exelon, COMED Donate $2 million to Illinois Covid-19 Response Fund
The Exelon Foundation, along with ComEd and Exelon Generation, announced a $2 million donation to the Illinois COVID-19 Response Fund to help Illinois residents impacted by the pandemic. This donation… Read more
El Estado ve un Aumento Significativo en las Solicitudes de Desempleo en Marzo
Mientras que el Departamento de Seguridad de Empleo de Illinois (IDES) anunció que la tasa de desempleo cayó -0.1 punto porcentual a 3.4 por ciento, un nuevo mínimo histórico, el… Read more
Muñoz Anuncia Nuevos Programas de Préstamos y Subvenciones para Propietarios de Pequeñas Empresas
Se invita a las pequeñas empresas que necesitan ayuda a solicitar dos nuevos programas de asistencia de emergencia, anunció el jueves pasado el asistente del líder de la mayoría, Tony… Read more
