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DREAMers Take Action
By: Vanessa Esparaza-López Supervising Attorney National Immigrant Justice Center In the midst of summer vacation, President Obama and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) gave hope to many undocumented youth… Read more
After School Matters Now Accepting Applications for Fall
After School Matters is now accepting applications for its Fall program session, which begins September 17. Programs in the arts, communications, science, sports and technology will be offered at 53… Read more
Parents, Teachers Push for an Increase in Minimum Wage
On Tuesday morning, a crowd of sixty parents, students, teachers and community members gathered in front of PSP Capital Partners, the private equity firm owned and managed by billionaire Chicago… Read more
Students from Mexico Visit Casa Aztlán
Fourteen young people from Mexico, ages 15-17, learned about Chicago Area Project (CAP) and Restorative Justice during a workshop held on July 24 at Casa Aztlán, 1831 S. Racine. The… Read more
St. Augustine College to Hold Job Fair
Responding to the need for employment opportunities in the community, St. Augustine College, in partnership with the IDES-Pilsen Office, will hold a job fair on July 27, 2012 from 9a.m…. Read more
Smithsonian Enseña Liderazgo a Jóvenes Latinos
El Centro Smithsonian Latino seleccionó recientemente a 22 estudiantes de último año de secundaria de todo el país y Puerto Rico para participar en el Programa jóvenes Embajadores de este… Read more
New Library Hours
The Chicago Public Library unveiled its new flexible staffing plan that will allow all 76 neighborhood branches to offer full-day service on Mondays after children return to school in the… Read more
UNO Breaks Ground on New High School in Gage Park
Alderman Edward M. Burke (14th) joined Governor Pat Quinn, House Speaker Michael Madigan and a host of elected officials and community leaders at a groundbreaking for a new soccer academy… Read more
Oportunidad de Estudios Empresariales en la Universidad Dominicana
Dominican University, 7900 W. Division St., en River Forest, ofrece una oportunidad para quienes piensan llenar una solicitud en la Escuela de Comercio. La Escuela de Comercio Brennan de la… Read more
Feria de Empleos de St. Augustine College
Respondiendo a la necesidad de oportunidades de empleo en la comunidad, St. Augustine College, en colaboración con la Oficina IDES-Pilsen, ofrecerá una feria de empleos, el 27 de julio del… Read more
