Consider Helping the Little Guy
[OPINION] Local business owner writes an open letter to Senator Mark Kirk about legislation concerning credit card swipe fees for small businesses.
CPS Consolidation Means Severe Crowding
At least one school consolidation proposed by CPS last week would result in a severely crowded facility. That’s one of a number of issues to be taken up at a hearing Monday by a legislative task force that is pressing to reform CPS facilities planning. The General Assembly’s Chicago Educational Facilities Task Force called a special session for Monday, March 28 at 5:30 p.m. (Erie Neighborhood House, 1347 W. Erie) to hear from schools and communities impacted by the proposed closings and consolidations.
Video: Questionable police actions caught on tape
WBEZ–The Chicago Police Department’s Internal Affairs Division is investigating a video obtained by WBEZ that appears to show Chicago police officers allowing a person to be taunted by a group of bystanders.
Elizardi Castro Makes Case for Clean Comedy in ‘Puerto Rico’
This Chicago Suntimes article highlights the comedic work Elizardi Castro, a Puerto Rican comedian whose new one-man show, “Made in Puerto Rico,” is now playing at the Chicago Center for the Performing Arts.
23rd of March 2011
Art for Therapy’s Sake
This article describes the unique journey of Brook Woolf, a local artist who followed her dream of founding a community arts program and succeded in opening the Rumble Arts Center in Humboldt Park.
18th of March 2011
Two Saints Mary and Elizabeth Doctors Receive Top Physician Awards from Resurrection Health Care
Two physicians from Humboldt Park’s Saints Mary and Elizabeth Hospitals receive leadership awards.
Harvard University announces tuition reduction program for low-income students.
Harvard University recently announced that newly accepted undergraduate students from low-income families may be eligible to pay little or no tuition to attend this prestegious university.
Five Shocking Facts about Chicago
How justified is our city pride? Beyond the skyscrapers and sparkling store windows of Michigan Avenue, Chicago has a pretty seedy underbelly. We may not like to admit it.we’ll be taking a look at five statistics that might surprise you about our town. And whether our new mayor elect intends to showcase the brightest our city has to offer to the world, he’ll still have to contend with our city’s ugly side.
16th of March 2011
Community Victory
Congratulations to the United Blocks of West Humboldt Park for their victory! These neighbors chose to use grassroots organizing to combat crimes drawn by two liquor stores the 3200 and 3300 blocks of W. Division.
Apply for Citizenship with Association House on March 26th
Association House of Chicago offers monthly citizenship workshops that provide important information about immigration and citizenship as well as access to experienced legal professionals for no cost. The next workshop is Saturday, March 26th. Check out this article for more information.
Our next workshop is on Saturday, March 26th (9am-12pm).