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Illinois Student Assistance Commission Awarded Federal Gear Up Grant
The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) is pleased to announce that it has received a seven-year, $18.6 million federal Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) grant,… Read more
City Colleges of Chicago Chancellor Juan Salgado Outlines Vision
On May 1, 2017, his first day at the helm of City Colleges of Chicago (CCC), Chancellor Juan Salgado introduced his vision for building upon CCC’s student-centered community college system… Read more
Peoples Gas Joins Habilitative Systems Inc. to Refurbish Chicago Nonprofit’s Main Facility on City’s West Side
Peoples Gas joined Habilitative Systems Inc. (HSI) to help refurbish the nonprofit’s main facility on Chicago’s west side. Nearly 150 employee volunteers and their friends and family helped repair the… Read more
Lakeside Bank Named #1 Bank in Illinois for 2016
Lakeside Bank was recently named the #1 bank in the state of Illinois for 2016 among all banks with $1 Billion to $10 Billion in assets. The annual rating was… Read more
Development Projects Seeking Boards Members
Several new development projects in Chicago, in particular the Obama Presidential Center, present the chance to spur new and impactful investments on Chicago’s south side and across the Chicagoland region…. Read more
ComEd Honors Minority-Owned Firms at Annual Diverse Supplier Awards
ComEd hosted its second annual Supplier Diversity Awards recognizing diverse suppliers for exceptional performance in areas ranging from innovation and environmental stewardship to overall growth and performance. A total of… Read more
City of Berwyn Will Host Open Houses
The City of Berwyn will host public open houses for its draft zoning ordinance at the Berwyn Police Department on Monday, May 8th from 5p.m., to 7p.m, and on Saturday,… Read more
Stopping the Border Wall
by Daniel Nardini In 1862, the Mexican army was able to stop temporarily a French invasion at the First Battle of Puebla on May 5th. In celebration of this French… Read more
Cinco de Mayo: A Mexican and American Celebration
by Daniel Nardini Cinco de Mayo (Fifth of May), a holiday proclaimed by then Mexican President Benito Juarez of the Mexican army’s victory over French invaders at the First Battle… Read more
Summer Tips for Ensuring Pet Safety
Cook County Animal and Rabies Control urges pet owners to take special precautions to protect the health and welfare of their pets as the weather warms up. Dr. Donna Alexander,… Read more
