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City Launches Consumer Protection Campaigns
As the holiday season approaches, more people will be using their credit cards. To help consumers stay safe, the City of Chicago’s Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP)… Read more
MB Financial Bank Presents $25,000 to South Suburban College
MB Financial Bank (MB) presented a $25,000 check to South Suburban College (SSC) recently at their Main Campus in South Holland. The donation is a part of MB’s $45,000 commitment… Read more
Berwyn Welcomes LongHorn Steakhouse
Last week, the newest LongHorn Steakhouse® opened its doors to the Berwyn community at 7115 W. Cermak Rd. in Berwyn’s iconic Cermak Plaza. Managing Partner Elizabeth Delrose-Siddiqui welcomed guests, stating,… Read more
Assessor Berrios Sworn Into Second Term
Cook County Assessor Joseph Berrios embarked on his second term Monday as he was sworn in by Justice Anne Burke at a ceremony held in the county board room. First… Read more
TRP, Partners Help Families Escape the Cycle of Poverty through New Lending Circles
By: Diana Pando Editing by Lawndale Bilingual Newspaper With area families still struggling to recover from the recession and living paycheck to paycheck, The Resurrection Project (TRP) has teamed up… Read more
Nation’s Largest School Districts to Procure Antibiotic-free Chicken
The Urban School Food Alliance (The Alliance), a coalition of the largest school districts in the United States that includes New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami-Dade, Dallas and Orlando,… Read more
Haz La U Awards Chicago Students for Community Work
For many immigrants, the American Dream is just a dream, but for three exemplary Hispanic high school seniors in Chicago, this dream is closer than ever to become a reality…. Read more
Garcia Pledges Democratically-elected School Board, Through State Legislation or Federal Lawsuit
We need to change direction at CPS so that our neighborhood schools get the resources they need to thrive, with a focus on expanding equity. Our schools don’t flourish when… Read more
CPS Partnering with Universities, Colleges to Increase Completion Rates for CPS Graduates
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) announced Tuesday that it is partnering with leaders in higher education to form the Chicago Higher Education Compact, a collaboration dedicated to developing solutions to increase… Read more
Chicago Public Library Encourages Chicago Students to Read During Winter Break
Research indicates that students lose skills when school is not in session. Chicago Public Library wants to help children and teens continue building their literacy skills, as well as enhance… Read more
