Recent Vandalism Damages Community Book Sharing Box At South Side Park
Brown Memorial Park, 634 E. 86th St., in Chatham was recently vandalized by an unknown party who dispersed trash throughout the park and damaged the recently dedicated free library box at the park where residents can find free books to enjoy.
Annual Gala Will Recognize Volunteers Who Advocate For Children In County Foster Care
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Cook County, a nonprofit organization providing children in foster care with courtroom advocates, will host its annual fall gala, A Whimsical Evening, at the Chicago Cultural Center, 76 E. Washington St., at 6 p.m. on Oct. 23.
Black Led STEM Nonprofit Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Project SYNCERE, a local nonprofit focusing on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) learning for youth, will soon celebrate its 10th anniversary since being founded by three African American engineers in 2009. Project SYNCERE will commemorate its 10th anniversary by hosting the inaugural Power of Ten gala on Oct. 10.
“REAL WOMEN WEAR BATES” IS NOT JUST A SHOW, IT IS A STATE OF MIND
Designer Barbara Bates believes that every woman is entitled to wear beautifully tailored fashion no matter their age or size. That is the premise behind the Annual “Real Women Wear Bates” fashion show on October 26. The women strutting the catwalk will be career women, housewives, retirees and a few recognizable faces. Special invited host for the event is comedian Sinbad. The show will be at Venue West, 221 N. Paulina Street. Champagne reception is from 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.; Fashion show begins at 5:30 p.m.
CPS needs checks and balances to protect students
A recently released blistering report from the U.S. Department of Education underscores one basic fact: CPS is in dire need of basic checks and balances. Yet lack of accountability is baked into CPS governance, with no independent school board answerable to students, their families and Chicago residents, no transparent oversight, and no democratic mechanisms to hold officials responsible.
Chicago Association of REALTORS® to Install Maurice Hampton as 2020 President
Incoming CAR President Wants to Empower REALTORS® to Tap into Their Civic Leadership in the Year Ahead
Columbia College Chicago opens first-ever Student Center
Columbia College Chicago has officially opened its first-ever $50 million Student Center , creating a new hub for collaboration, creativity, and innovation at the heart of the college for creatives in Chicago’s South Loop.
Purpose to Paycheck expert helps women learn how to make multiple streams of income
Best Selling Author and Purpose to Paycheck expert Nicole Roberts Jones will continue her mission of empowering women entrepreneurs with her 4th Annual ‘Be The Answer’ intensive on October 4th– 5th, 2019 at the Boston Woburn Hilton Hotel.
From Personal Tragedy To Re-Inventing The Wig
Personal tragedy, a love for wigs and a vision to address all of the deficiencies she saw in design and quality led visionary Lili Clarke to re-invent the wig. For comfort, durability, quality, and a luxurious look and feel, the Lili Clarke wig and hair extensions are meant to be the equivalent of what “Hermes” is to fashion.
Attention: 60,000 homeowners should update their mailing address at cookcountytreasurer.com
About 60,000 property owners in Cook County should use cookcountytreasurer.com to update the name or mailing address on their tax bills, another example of how the internet can make things easier for taxpayers, Treasurer Maria Pappas said today.
Hugs No Slugs Is Hosting The Fourth Annual Back To School Drive
TODAY!! BACK TO SCHOOL GIVEAWAYS FOR CHI STUDENTS WITH SURPRISE SPECIAL GUESTS
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE COLLABORATES TO CREATE MORE PUBLIC MURALS IN THE COMMUNITY
Over the summer, the Southeast Chicago Chamber of Commerce has been partnering with AB Productions to host an ongoing series of artistic community-based events called Xsite. The events acted as a point of engagement for the community and small businesses in the area and also showcased several new public murals.
CHA, partners open development bringing affordable housing, Target to Rogers Park
The Chicago Housing Authority and its partners officially opened an innovative mixed-use development Thursday that has brought a new Target and affordable/market-rate apartments to Rogers Park.
Chicago Pre-College Science and Engineering to host Fall Orientation & Registration this Saturday
The Chicago Pre-College Science and Engineering Program (ChiS&E) today announced it will host its Fall 2019 Parent Orientation & Registration on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at South Shore International College Prep High School, 1955 E 75th St., from 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a .m. Guest speaker for the free event will be Miguel del Valle recently appointed President of the Chicago Board of Education.
Navy Pier Presents Pier Pumpkin Lights: Chicago’s Newest, Free Pumpkin Pop-up Experience
Navy Pier Presents Pier Pumpkin Lights: Chicago’s Newest, Free Pumpkin Pop-up Experience. Chicago’s iconic lakefront destination will transform into an experiential fall spectacle with nearly 1,000 pumpkins from October 1 – November 2, along with food and drink specials and Halloween festivities throughout the month
Social use of marijuana could be topic for follow-up legislation
Some of the lead negotiators of the law to legalize adult-use marijuana in Illinois are seeking to provide clarity on a provision that gives local municipalities control over which facilities, if any, would be authorized to allow cannabis consumption.
Community Health System Continues to Invest in Next Generation of Healthcare Providers as Demand for Primary Care Providers Continues to Grow
As the demand for primary care physicians continues to grow faster than its supply, Erie Family Health Centers continues to take a leadership role in narrowing the deficit by investing in the next generation of the primary healthcare workforce trained to work in community health. As one of the first Federally Qualified Health Centers to host a Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education Program, Erie has been a leader for almost a decade, adding to the supply of primary care providers.
CHICAGO BAR ASSOCIATION TEAMING WITH CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY TO OFFER FREE LEGAL INFORMATION
CHICAGO BAR ASSOCIATION TEAMING WITH CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY TO OFFER FREE LEGAL INFORMATION
CARTHAGE ANNOUNCES 30% REDUCTION IN TUITION
President John Swallow announced recently that Carthage will reduce tuition to $31,500 (from the current $45,100) to better reflect the amount most students pay after receiving financial aid. The change, approved by the board of trustees, will apply to all new and returning undergraduate students
