Fourth Annual BEEP Expo Connects Residents with Opportunities
Building Employment and Entrepreneurial Partnerships (BEEP) draws nearly 300 residents to its 4th annual Expo.
Bun Pows? What is that?
Bun Pow Buns, captained by Mike Bancroft, maker of Humboldt Park’s finest condiment, Co-Op Hot Sauce; his girlfriend, Anne Kostroski of Crumb Bread; and Amy Tery, owner of the Darkroom. ‘The Buns come in threes and are a focaccia-style baked bun mixed with meaty/veggie goodness and served with super short runs of Co-op Sauce (that will only be available in the box o’ buns). You could Order them on twittter!!!!
10th of April 2011
Rush University 7th Annual Spring Health Fair at Casa Central.
Rush University and Casa Central are hosting their 7th Annual Spring Health Fair on Saturday, April 16th in the Humboldt Park community.
8th of April 2011
Saints Mary and Elizabeth Receives HFAP Accreditation
Humboldt Park’s Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center was recently awarded an important acreditation from the Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP), an independent, recognized accreditation authority.
7th of April 2011
14th Police District Engages Parents
A 14th Police District conference encourages local parent volunteers to generate strategies for growing the Parent-Patrol program and recruiting new participants
2012 CDBG Workshop
The City of Chicago’s Budget Office will be hosting a workshop to provide information on the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program for not-for-profit organizations.
6th of April 2011
Hearings get under way in state redistricting
This ABC Chicago news article reports on the first in a series of public hearings that will determine the new boundaries of each of the state’s legislative districts. This is an pivotal process that will have important implications for communities across the state.
Teachers Question Spending At City Colleges
This CBS 2 report describes concers numerous teachers have with the chancellor’s office at the Chicago City Colleges, citing millions of dollars in questionable spending.
Wind chimes in da ‘hood
This short story by Humboldet Park native Libby Juliá Vázquez describes childhood memories brought to life by the curious sound of wind chimes in da ‘hood.
Puerto Rico Lost Population in Last Decade
Because of the economic crisis in Puerto Rico, almost twice as many Puerto Ricans left the island than returned. In 2010, there were 3,725,789 people on the island, 82,821 fewer than in 2000. What does this mean for ‘mainland’ Puerto Ricans?