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Comcast and Boys & Girls Forge Partnership

Comcast and Boys & Girls Forge Partnership

By: Ashmar Mandou On Thursday, Nov. 13th, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago’s Little Village Club, 2801 S. Ridgeway Ave., received a wonderful surprise from Comcast during a press… Read more »

Prospective Students Invited to Open Houses at City Colleges of Chicago

Prospective Students Invited to Open Houses at City Colleges of Chicago

City Colleges of Chicago will hold Open Houses for prospective students. The free events will include details on how students save up by attending City Colleges before transferring to a… Read more »

Alternative Schools Network Celebrates 40 Years of Service

Alternative Schools Network Celebrates 40 Years of Service

By: Ashmar Mandou The Alternative Schools Network (ASN), a non-for-profit organization in Chicago that works with inner-city children, youth, and adults, recently celebrated ASN’s 40 years of re-enrolling former out… Read more »

UIC Hosts “Inequality” Discussion

UIC Hosts “Inequality” Discussion

By: Ashmar Mandou Mayoral Candidate and Cook County Commissioner Jesús “Chuy” Garcia joined political consultant Don Rose, UIC professor of educational policy Pauline Lipman, and President and CEO of the… Read more »

Rauner-Sanguinetti Announce Transition Website

Rauner-Sanguinetti Announce Transition Website

Governor-elect Bruce Rauner and Lt. Governor-elect Evelyn Sanguinetti, chairwoman of the transition committee, announced the launch of the transition’s website: www.MakeIllinoisGreat.com. Individuals who visit the website will be able to… Read more »

Raise Illinois Coalition Calls on Lawmakers to Vote to Raise Minimum Wage

Raise Illinois Coalition Calls on Lawmakers to Vote to Raise Minimum Wage

The Raise Illinois coalition launched a series of press events across the state on Tuesday to call on lawmakers to immediately pass legislation during this year’s veto session to raise… Read more »

U.S. Marine – Gilbert Villegas Collects Signatures for 36th Ward

U.S. Marine – Gilbert Villegas Collects Signatures for 36th Ward

Gilbert Villegas filed nominating petitions last week for the aldermanic race in Chicago’s 36th Ward Nick Sposato; current Alderman of the 36th Ward will be running in the newly redistricted… Read more »

Cultural Leaders Launch Coalition to Advocate For Chicago’s Cultural Plan

Cultural Leaders Launch Coalition to Advocate For Chicago’s Cultural Plan

A new public opinion survey released this week shows Chicago residents overwhelmingly agree arts and culture attract tourists, improve the livability of Chicago, make significant contributions to the economy, and… Read more »

“Hunger Games” Star Pays A Visit to Benito Juarez High School

“Hunger Games” Star Pays A Visit to Benito Juarez High School

By: Nikoleta Morales On November 12th, “Hunger Games” star Willow Shields (“Primrose Everdeen”) visited Benito Juarez High School in Chicago as a thank you to the students for their excellent… Read more »

Why the Grinch stole Christmas?

Why the Grinch stole Christmas?

By: Nikoleta Morales On Nov. 20-29, Chicago Theater will present the Grinch in his musical “Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas!” The classic Christmas story by Dr. Seuss comes… Read more »