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Mexican Patriotic Club Kicks-off Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration with parade
Vargas, President of the organization said, “The parade was well attended and had lots of volunteers.” She also said, “She liked to thank State Senator Donne Trotter (IL 17th Senatorial District), State Representative Marcus C. Evans Jr. (IL 33rd Representative District), Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL 2nd Congressional District), and several aldermen for their support.” According to Vargas, State Senator Trotter handed out candy to the children along the parade route.
Matthew House Celebrates 25 Years of Service
The 25th Anniversary Gala Celebration entitled “Still We Rise” will honor twenty members of Chicago’s business, civic, faith and philanthropic community.
R.A.G.E. Brings Hope, Peace to Englewood
“As a neighborhood association that lives in the neighborhood, we understand how difficult it can be for families to secure the necessary resources for their kids to be prepared for school,” Butler said. “
It’s Not Just Personal, It’s Business
According to Pew research, eight out of 10 Americans have smartphones and many of them bring their phones to work and just about everywhere else.
Donshea Hopkins Empowers Teens at Recent Teen Spa Event
Donshea Hopkins may have gotten killed off POWER but this teen is making her rounds empowering others who look up to her. Last weekend Donshea traveled to Metro DC to host Glam Dolls Salon & Spa’s Teen Soiree where the attendees received makeovers, talked about social issues such as bullying, social media and peer pressure.
Designing With Light
Frank Lloyd Wright Trust Curator David Bagnall, said the “Designing With Light” symposium is part of the Trust’s ongoing signature series “Thinking Into the Future,” which has been presented for the past six years.
VILLAGE OF FORD HEIGHTS HOST DOUBLE DUTCH TOURNAMENT
Since 2013, the Village of Ford Heights has hosted a Double Dutch Tournament geared towards ending generational illnesses, restoring generational bonding and promoting positive community activities.
Profiling: Darrell Walker
How One Former Chicago Bulls Champ is Combining Art and Athletics to Help Students Succeed
Rep. Rita Welcomes Catholic Charities to Blue Island
Officials with Catholic Charities, led by President and CEO Monsignor Michael Boland, joined with local residents and officials to dedicate the new facility and pledge to fulfill the organization’s longtime mission of serving the less fortunate.
IIT REACHES 2017 TOP ONLINE COLLEGES FOR STUDENT ECONOMIC MOBILITY REPORT
Victoria Duan, a SR Education Group representative, said the online colleges were eligible for inclusion if they had a mobility rate in the top 20 percent of schools offering 10 online degrees either at the associate level or higher.
The Power of Black Media
The black press is not charity. The black press doesn’t have their hands out looking for something for nothing.
‘Elevation’ Exhibition at Beverly Arts Center Explores the Rise of Beverly/Morgan Park
The inaugural Chicago Architecture Biennial, held in 2015, was an international event developed by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. This year’s event shares the focus with Chicago’s neighborhoods. It is the largest architecture and design exhibition in North America.
Annual 79th Street Renaissance Festival Expands to Two Days
The 79th Street Renaissance Festival is undergoing a renaissance of its own this year. For the first time the annual festival will be two days.
CCC HOSTS SILAS PURNELL COLLEGE EXPO
On September 16, 11:00 a.m. at Tuley Park Field house on 90th & King Drive., the Chesterfield Community Council (CCC) will host the 13th Annual, “Silas Purnell College Expo.”