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Morton East High School Update
Cicero Police Chief Jerry Chlada said Morton East High school was placed in Lockdown on Tuesday (Dec. 10, 2019) at around 10:30 AM after a student reported another individual had… Read more
ISBE Proposes Permanent Rules that Protect the Safety of All Students and Staff
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has filed proposed permanent rules for time out and restraint that protect the safety of all students and staff in Illinois schools. The… Read more
Hispanic Heritage Foundation’s Youth Awards Honors Chicago HS Seniors
Last week, The Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) announced the recipients of the Chicago Regional Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards. Local high school seniors were honored for their leadership in the classroom… Read more
CPS Recommends Closure of Two Poor Performing Charter Schools
Chicago Public Schools announced that following extensive reviews of charter school performance, the district will recommend the closure of two poor performing charter schools, Chicago Virtual Charter School (CVCS) and… Read more
Increase Your Tax Refund
Defer bonuses: If you are expecting a year-end bonus, consider that this extra money in your pocket may bump you up to another tax bracket. Ask your boss If you… Read more
Industry and Labor Partnership Announces HIRE360
Chicago’s largest developers, general contractors, local labor unions and United Way of Metro Chicago announced the launch of HIRE360, an innovative, cross-industry partnership designed to create an ecosystem that develops… Read more
Ways to Protect Your Home When You Travel
You have enough to worry about before traveling, especially before the holidays. You’re finishing your shopping, wrapping up things at work, and packing suitcases, and protecting your belongings while you’re… Read more
Free Energy-Saving Kits Available to Local Residents at Community Resource Fair
Local utility companies and community organizations believe natural gas and electric services should be safe, reliable and affordable. That is why ComEd and Nicor Gas are teaming up with CEDA… Read more
AIDS Foundation of Chicago Provides Funding to Extend HIV, AIDS Health Care
The AIDS Foundation of Chicago (AFC) has awarded 31 organizations a combined $7.35 million to connect thousands of people in the Chicagoland area living with HIV and AIDS to health… Read more
The Jolabokaflod
By Daniel Nardini OK, you will be asking yourself what the word “Jolabokaflod” means? It is an Icelandic word for “Christmas Book Flood.” Now that I have explained what the… Read more »