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Hoops in the Hood
By: Ashmar Mandou More than just an afternoon of basketball games and block parties, Hoops in the Hood has become a way to instill invaluable lessons to children living in… Read more
DREAMers Take Action
By: Vanessa Esparaza-López Supervising Attorney National Immigrant Justice Center In the midst of summer vacation, President Obama and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) gave hope to many undocumented youth… Read more
After School Matters Now Accepting Applications for Fall
After School Matters is now accepting applications for its Fall program session, which begins September 17. Programs in the arts, communications, science, sports and technology will be offered at 53… Read more
Cook County Assessor’s Office Reassessment Notices Mailed to West Township Taxpayers
A single-family homeowner may compare his or her assessment with those of similar homes. Cook County Assessor Joseph Berrios’ Web site allows taxpayers to search for information using a 14-digit… Read more
Parents, Teachers Push for an Increase in Minimum Wage
On Tuesday morning, a crowd of sixty parents, students, teachers and community members gathered in front of PSP Capital Partners, the private equity firm owned and managed by billionaire Chicago… Read more
Students from Mexico Visit Casa Aztlán
Fourteen young people from Mexico, ages 15-17, learned about Chicago Area Project (CAP) and Restorative Justice during a workshop held on July 24 at Casa Aztlán, 1831 S. Racine. The… Read more
Forty Years of Giving Back
By: Celia Martinez A sense of humbling gratitude and appreciation filled the performing arts center of the Benito Juarez Community Academy as community members, scholarship recipients, sponsors and supporters gathered… Read more
Combating the Stigma
By: Celia Martinez Fear is often a factor for determining actions. Often times, its best to put fear aside, especially when it comes to health. The Aids Foundation of Chicago… Read more
El Festival de la Calle Clark Promueve la Unidad en Rogers Park
Por: Carmen López Celebrate Clark Street Festival lleva paz y armonía a los barrios de Rogers Park. Sin embargo, es la gente tras el festival lo que permite que esto… Read more
La Alianza de Arte Puertorriqueña Celebra a Latinos en la Música
El Programa Cinematográfico Latinos en Música es presentado por la Alianza de Arte Puertorriqueña (PRAA) con una película documental que destaca las contribuciones de compositores musicales de México y Puerto… Read more
