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Black History Month Event at MWRD Focuses on Environmental Justice and Advocating for Equity
Raising awareness for environmental justice, equity and the African American experience, the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) continued its tradition of Black History Month programming and celebration… Read more
Chicago’s Mayoral Runoff
By: Ashmar Mandou Former CEO of Chicago Public Schools Paul Vallas and Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson will meet in a runoff to be the next mayor of Chicago after… Read more
Winning $1M Powerball Ticket Sold in Chicago
Someone in the Chicago area is about to receive a seven-figure payday. A Powerball ticket worth $1 million was purchased at Clarendon Food Wine Spirits, located at 4183 N. Clarendon… Read more
Little Village 26th ST. Area Chamber of Commerce Announces New Executive Director
The Little Village Chamber of Commerce announces the selection of Jennifer Aguilar as the new Executive Director. As Executive Director, Aguilar will oversee the overall planning, coordination and execution of… Read more
Mayor Lori Lightfoot Loses Re-Election Bid
By: Ashmar Mandou Entangled in a myriad of challenges from the Covid-19 pandemic, to public safety, to a contentious relationship with the Chicago Teachers Union, Mayor Lori Lightfoot lost her… Read more
Hamilton Returns to Chicago
Broadway In Chicago announced today that HAMILTON will return to Chicago for the first time following a record-breaking 3+ year run. This multi-week engagement begins September 13, 2023, at the… Read more
Día de los Muertos Icon La Catrina Announced as Newest Limited-Edition White Sox Bobblehead
A specially designed La Catrina Bobblehead, presented by Modelo, which pays tribute to the popular Día de los Muertos cultural icon, is the latest White Sox giveaway scheduled for Hispanic… Read more
Erikson Lanza la Primera Maestría de Triple Respaldo en Educación de la Primera Infancia en Illinois
Erikson Institute, escuela graduada en desarrollo infantil, ha lanzado un innovador programa de licenciatura Maestría en Ciencias de Educación Infantil (MSECE) con triple respaldo en educación temprana, educación especial y… Read more
Mes de la Historia de la Mujer
Por: Ashmar Mandou Marzo es el Mes de Historia de la Mujer, momento para celebrar las contribuciones y logros de la mujer en las artes, la cultura, el comercio y… Read more
Los Eventos del Mes de la Historia Afroamericana en MWRD se Centran en la Justicia Ambiental y la Defensa de la Equidad
Aumentando la concientización por la justicia ambiental, la equidad y la experiencia afroamericana, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater chicago (MWRD) continúa su tradición de programar y celebrar el Mes… Read more
