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Chicago Citywide Literary Coalition Is Raising Their Voice
There are nearly 800,000 adult Chicagoans who don’t possess professional skills, including reading and writing, beyond the basic level. This September 23rd is the kickoff of National Adult Education and Family… Read more
Hispanic Association of Colleges, Universities to Host Hispanic Higher Education Conference
The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities will host its 33rd Annual Conference “Championing Hispanic Higher Education Success: Meeting the Challenge of Prosperity and Equality” Oct. 5-7, 2019, at the… Read more
Community Leaders Call for Investigation into Lincoln Yards ‘TIF Cover Up’
Lincoln Yards protesters held a news conference last Thursday outside of the Harold Washington Library to “demand a return of $1.3 billion in ill-gotten Lincoln Yards TIF funds.” In light… Read more
Preckwinkle Announces Inaugural Cook County Racial Equity Week
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced the event lineup for Cook County’s inaugural Racial Equity Week, September 16th through 20th, 2019. During this week of learning, listening, and engagement,… Read more
September is National Preparedness Month
Submitted by COUNTRY Financial Disasters usually come without a lot of warning. Tornadoes, hurricanes and other emergencies like fires often lead to evacuation and then rebuilding after the damage has… Read more
Tips for Establishing Healthy Financial Habits in College
By: Janet Diaz, Bank of America, Chicago Back to school season means lots of “firsts,” particularly for students heading off to college for the first time. Whether they plan to… Read more
City Addresses Key Priorities
By: Ashmar Mandou Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot on Wednesday was joined by advocacy organizations, elected officials and her cabinet for an event and panel discussion to reflect on the first 100… Read more
El Gob. Pritzker Cocnede Clemencia a Veterano de E.U. Deportado a México
El Gobernador JB Pritzker concedió clemencia a Miguel Pérez, un veterano del Ejército de E.U. que emigró a Illinois cuando niño. Pérez, quien pagó 7.5 años por un delito no… Read more
IlliniCare Health Lanza el Concurso de Murales HeArt My Block
IlliniCare Health Lanzó el concurso de murales HeArt My Block, una celebración de concientización de arte y salud, que da a los jóvenes la oportunidad de mostrar su visión artística… Read more
Did Frida Kahlo Know About Communist Crimes?
By Daniel Nardini It has become a major political firestorm in Mexico. U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Christopher Landau made a controversial comment rhetorically asking whether renowned Mexican artist and feminist… Read more »