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“Take Flight College Send-Off” Features CHA Resident Whose Caddy Job Helped Pay for School
As a freshman at George Westinghouse College Prep, Julissa Andino didn’t know golf from badminton. But she did know she needed to help her family financially and get moving on… Read more
Chicago Public Library Toman Branch to Host Community Resource Fair
Chicago Public Library Toman Branch will partner with local non-profit and service agencies to host the second annual Community Resource Fair on Thursday, Aug. 17th from 10:30a.m., to 1p.m., at… Read more
Back-to-School Guide
By: Ashmar Mandou As summer comes to an end and back-to-school season begins, it can be hard to get back into a regular schedule –both for kids and adults. The… Read more
Floating Museum to Travel Along Chicago River
The Chicago Riverwalk and the Chicago Park District’s Eleanor Boathouse at Park No. 571 are welcoming a temporary riverside exhibition by the Floating Museum, the collaborative arts organization that creates… Read more
ComEd Icebox Derby Kicks Off
ComEd’s Icebox Derby Kick Off Party took place late July at ComEd’s new Derby Garage located at 3515 W. Armitage Ave. This year’s Icebox Derby features 30 young girls ages… Read more
Target Commits $14 Million to Local Youth Soccer
Target Corp. (NYSE: TGT) on Tuesday announced a $14 million commitment to youth soccer through two new national initiatives, including an $8 million local grant program, and a $6 million… Read more
Jewish Federation Takes Aim at Urban Violence
In a move to help reduce the cycle of violence gripping the city of Chicago, the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago has awarded the United Way of Metropolitan Chicago $425,000… Read more
North Lawndale Hosts I AM ABLE Conference
Over 350 community residents (i.e. parents, youth, local businesses, educators, health/social service providers and public servants) met to learn, plan and organize a productive and healthy way to respond to… Read more
DCEO Announces Apprenticeship PLUS Program Pilot Locations
The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced the locations of the initial Apprenticeship PLUS pilots under the Governor’s Cabinet for Children and Youth. The pilots specifically target… Read more
Berwyn Development Corporation Announces New Deputy Executive Director Role
Berwyn Development Corporation (BDC) is pleased to announce that Amy M. Crowther has been promoted to Deputy Executive Director effective Aug 1st. Amy has served as Director of Chamber Services… Read more
