10 Job Search Tips for 2011
It’s 2011 and it’s time to take control of your job search. This Career Builder article lists 10 jobs of the future in expanding industries like technology, medicine, science and environmentalism.
Third steep quarterly DECLINE for Humboldt Park condos
This article from yochicago.com describes the recent sharp decline of prices in both single family homes and condominium units in the Humboldt Park community.
TECH ALERT! Return of the Digital Divide
This blogger reacts to a new Commerce Department survey describing America’s expanding digital divide.
Tutoring E.S.L., GED, and Citizenship at the Association House of Chicago
Association House is currently looking for energetic and culturally sensitive volunteers to join their team working as tutors and assistants in our Spanish GED, English as a Second Language (E.S.L.), and Citizenship programs.
My brother always said it and the story in the Chicago Reporter proves it: Illinois Lottery – The Poor Play More
Out of the 10 zipcodes in the entire State of Illinois with the highest lottery sales over the last six years, two are from Humboldt Park. This article describes a local resident’s view of a recent Chicago Reporter story on the Lottery in low-income communitites.
4th of March 2011
Association House of Chicago’s College Prep — Certified Medical Assistant
Association House of Chicago is offering a 16-week pre-CMA course that will help students improve their reading, writing and math skills in preparation for the college entrance exam needed to become a Certified Medical Assistant.
Greening the Rooftops of Paseo Boricua
A new rooftop greenhouse will provide local organic produce, and more, to the Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos High School and the Humboldt Park community at large
2nd of March 2011
Got corned beef? a shortage?
Some of you might have noticed hard hard it is to find a caan of corn beef in the super market lately. I saw this article by By: DANICA COTO Associated Press, Washington Examiner and thought it was interesting. After reading about the health benefits it might be a good thing.
Study: Latinos Lag Whites, Blacks In Internet Access
Latinos fall behind white and black Americans when it comes to high-speed Internet access at home, according to a Pew Hispanic Center report. According to the center, only 45 percent of Latinos living in the United States have broadband connections.
28th of February 2011
More than 800,000 Chicagoans took a pass at this years historic election
Voter turnout in Tuesday’s election was the city’s highest in any municipal election since 1995, but it still fell far short of predictions.