Directory Spotlight: West Town Bikes
The West Town Bikes learning workshops teach dozens of Humboldt Park youth a wide variety of bicycle and bicyle maintinence skills.
12th Annual Cuatro Festival celebration: La magia del Cuatro/ The magic of the Cuatro
The Puerto Rican Arts Alliance proudly presents the 12th Annual Cuatro Festival celebration. This year’s theme, La magia del Cuatro/ The magic of the Cuatro; is a reflection of traditional Puerto Rican Cuatro music, and is sure to delight the entire family. Featured in this performance are some of the finest cuatro musicians from the Midwest, invited artists from Puerto Rico and emerging cuatro students!
10th of November 2010
City program helps families save on winter heating bills.
The City of Chicago recently unveiled a program to help families save on winter heating bills by making their homes more energy efficient.
4th of November 2010
Smart Communities Bring Technology to Humboldt Park
Extra Bi-lingual Nespaper spotlights the Smart Community Program’s Launch in Humbuldt Park
3rd of November 2010
$100 million neighborhood rebuilding plan moves forward
In two weeks, the City Council will decide whether to set aside 20 percent of the money from TIF districts to rebuild neighborhoods devastated by the foreclosure crisis. Read an article published by Medill Reports about the Sweet Home Chicago Coalition’s efforts.
27th of October 2010
Exelon Gymnasium Ground-Breaking for Rowe-Clark Math & Science Academy
On October 27, 2010 the Rowe-Clark Math & Science Academy held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new gymnasium to be built behind the charter high school located at 3645 W Chicago Avenue. Windy conditions necessitated moving the formal program inside.
20th of October 2010
Another Candidate for Mayor arises from Humboldt Park
Humboldt Park resident Wilfredo De Jesus has announced he is running for Mayor of Chicago. He joins a list of several other Humboldt Park residents in the running.
Chico’s campaign held a news conference in Humboldt Park to announce key endorsement.
Mayoral Candidate Gery Chico’s campaign held a news conference in Humboldt Park to announce a key endorsement Monday.
19th of October 2010
‘Breanna’s Story’ video by Community TV Network
Check out this video about Breanna, a youth from Humboldt Park as she tells us about her experience growing up in Humboldt Park. This video is a production of the Community TV Network.
‘Cookie’s Story’ video by Community TV Network
Check out this video about Cookie, a youth from Garfield Park that spends most of her free time in Humboldt Park. Cookie reflects on the violence in her community and shows off her singing skills. This video is a production of the Community TV Network.