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Kids Above All Partners with Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago-area nonprofit Kids Above All (KAA) has partnered with Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) this semester. Students participating in the College of Business and Technology’s Social Media Marketing class are developing… Read more
CPS Names Devon Morales, Sr. as New Executive Director of the Office of Sports Administration
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) announced Monday that Mr. Devon Morales, Sr., Principal of Roberto Clemente Community Academy, has been appointed as the new Executive Director of the Office of Sports… Read more
State Treasurer Frerichs Announces New Option for Illinois Students Struggling to Obtain Traditional College Loans
Illinois students struggling to obtain traditional college loans have a new option to borrow money for in-state higher education costs thanks to a new program Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs unveiled… Read more
IDOC Celebrates Commencement of First-Ever Adler University Graduates from Big Muddy River Correctional Center
Last week, Big Muddy River Correctional Center (BMRCC) hosted a graduation ceremony celebrating seven students who earned their Bachelor of Arts degrees in Applied Psychology through an educational partnership with… Read more
Safe Streets, Safe Communities – Infrastructure Investment Continues to Come to Cook County’s 16th District
Investment in 16th District infrastructure is continuing into 2025. Cook County’s Department of Transportation and Highways (DOTH) has announced updates on over 30 projects throughout the county. Within the 16th… Read more
Explore Oak Park and Beyond Debuts New Name and Regional Focus
Visit Oak Park has a new name and a broader vision. Now known as Explore Oak Park and Beyond, the rebranded tourism entity reflects an expanded focus on promoting not… Read more
Congresswoman Ramirez Reintroduces Legislation to Protect Tenants’ Rights to Organize
This week, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), joined by Representatives Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), Jimmy Gomez (CA-34), and Greg Casar (TX-35), reintroduced the Tenants’ Right to Organize Act,… Read more
City of Chicago Announces $2M in New Round of Community Grant Recipients
Ten neighborhood business projects are slated to receive a combined $2 million in Community Development Grants from the City, Mayor Brandon Johnson announced last week. To be funded through proceeds… Read more
Posible Toque de Queda de Verano para Combatir los ‘Disturbios de Adolescentes’
Por Ashmar Mandou El Comité del Concilio de la Ciudad de Chicago tendrá una reunión el miércoles, para votar sobre una potencial regla de toque de queda en Chicago, este… Read more
Mexico Fighting a New Cinco de Mayo
By Daniel Nardini It seems to put it mildly unsettling that current U.S. President Donald Trump is intent to attack the sovereignty of Mexico. Trump has threatened unilateral military action… Read more »