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Google, Chance the Rapper Join Forces

Google, Chance the Rapper Join Forces

Google and Chance the Rapper’s non-profit organization SocialWorks have joined forces to bring computer science education to Chicago Public Schools (CPS). SocialWorks is the non-profit started last year by Chance… Read more »

Cast of Hamilton Celebrates the start of Illinois Bicentennial by unveiling the Bicentennial Flag of Illinois

Cast of Hamilton Celebrates the start of Illinois Bicentennial by unveiling the Bicentennial Flag of Illinois

The cast of Hamilton at the CIBC Theatre in Chicago officially began the Illinois Bicentennial Celebration by unveiling the Bicentennial Flag from the stage. Alexander Gemignani, who plays King George… Read more »

Open Enrollment Ends Friday

Open Enrollment Ends Friday

The Illinois Department of Insurance (DOI) is reminding consumers that the 2018 Open Enrollment Period ends Friday, December 15, 2017. All Illinoisans needing health insurance coverage for 2018 must enroll… Read more »

CPS Releases List of Charter Schools Refusing to Use CPS Background Check Process

CPS Releases List of Charter Schools Refusing to Use CPS Background Check Process

As part of Chicago Public Schools’ effort to improve communication with charter and contract school operators and compensate for provisions in state law separating charter and district human resources practices,… Read more »

CTU: members drive endorsement process, and no formal endorsement has been made in governor’s race

CTU: members drive endorsement process, and no formal endorsement has been made in governor’s race

Courtesy of Chicago Teachers Union The Chicago Teachers Union issued the following statement today in the wake of the IFT’s endorsement in the Illinois gubernatorial race. The statement can be… Read more »

Carlo Mendez – the hot new Latin actor makes a breakthrough in Hollywood

Carlo Mendez – the hot new Latin actor makes a breakthrough in Hollywood

By: Nikoleta Morales Cuban-American actor Carlo Mendez (actress Eva Mendez’s brother) is making his breakthrough as a comedic leading man in a guest starring role opposite Rob Schneider in Season… Read more »

1871 Joins Apple’s ‘Everyone Can Code’ Initiative

1871 Joins Apple’s ‘Everyone Can Code’ Initiative

1871 announced Tuesday its participation in Everyone Can Code (ECC), a coding education initiative that brings together Chicago Public Schools, City College of Chicago, One Summer Chicago, the Mayor’s Office,… Read more »

City Officials Urge Chicagoans to Prepare for Cold Conditions in Upcoming Week

City Officials Urge Chicagoans to Prepare for Cold Conditions in Upcoming Week

As temperatures drop significantly overnight, the City of Chicago is urging residents to be prepared as the cold takes hold and be aware of City-offered services and tips to stay… Read more »

Toys for Tots Celebrates Anniversary

Toys for Tots Celebrates Anniversary

This year The Chicago Toys for Tots Motorcycle Association (TFT) celebrated their 40th Anniversary with a recording breaking turnout of over 70,000 motorcycles participation and bikers donating Toys. Miss/Senorita Cicero… Read more »

Rep. Mah, Commissioner Cabonargi to Host Property Tax Appeal Workshop

Rep. Mah, Commissioner Cabonargi to Host Property Tax Appeal Workshop

State Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, and Cook County Board of Review Commissioner Michael Cabonargi are offering local residents an opportunity to potentially cut their property tax bills before the upcoming… Read more »