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Brookfield Zoo’s ZAP! Is Back in Your Neighborhood
This fall, Brookfield Zoo is coming to a neighborhood near you with the latest edition of the “Zoo Adventure Passport” (ZAP!) program. Held at select locations, ZAP! offers free after-school… Read more
ARE YOUR CEO AND BOARD READY? AT&T’S CYBERSECURITY INSIGHTS REPORT HELPS EXECUTIVES PREPARE FOR CYBER ATTACKS
Businesses suffered nearly 43 million known security incidents in 2014. This increased 48% compared with 2013 and equals some 117,000 attacks daily. And still, many boards and executives don’t have… Read more
Wisconsin’s Disgraceful Voter ID Law
by Daniel Nardini It has been challenged in court since the day it was passed back in 2011. Sadly, this voter ID law is still on the books in Wisconsin…. Read more
Tabares Highlights New Protections for Survivors in Recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month
In recognition of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, state Rep. Silvana Tabares, D-Chicago, is informing residents about new legislation focusing on protecting and reinforcing the rights of abused survivors. “National… Read more
ComEd, City Colleges Celebrate Milestone of Successful Job Creation Program
ComEd and the City Colleges of Chicago celebrated 10 years of a successful partnership aimed at creating job opportunities throughout northern Illinois. The Dawson Overhead Electrical Line Worker (OELW) Program,… Read more
Treasurer Summers Proposes Office Transformation to Decrease Reliance on Taxpayer Dollars
Before Chicago City Council’s Committee on the Budget and Government Operations, Chicago City Treasurer Kurt Summers proposed a 2016 budget that decreases reliance on taxpayer dollars by nearly 30 percent,… Read more
Are Baby Boomers Forgetting Something Essential When Planning Retirement?
Most people have some kind of lifestyle vision for retirement. Unfortunately, without proper planning their dreams won’t always become a reality as they enter the encore time of their lives,… Read more
State’s Attorney Alvarez Pays Tribute to Victims of Violent Crimes
Hundreds of people attended a recent ceremony held to recognize the families and loved ones of victims of violent crime, according to the Office of Cook County State’s Attorney Anita… Read more
NLEI Celebrates Emerging Leaders
With great music and great food, the National Latino Education Institute honored new and emerging Latino leaders at its fourth annual Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month on Monday at John… Read more
The Credit Score Nightmare
by Daniel Nardini We never think twice about it. People use credit cards, debit cards, paypal and even their iphones and galaxy phones to carry out credit transactions. That is… Read more »