Cash America, a corporation of pawn shops headquartered in Texas, plans to open a new location in Humboldt Park at 3201 West North Avenue. This pawn shop is a threat to Humboldt Park’s well-being because of the adverse affect it will have on the community. Humboldt Park residents are working to bring renewed life and vitality to the neighborhood. Say “NO” to Cash America and support the rise of Humboldt Park.
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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – A U.N.-organized tsunami drill Wednesday tested the preparedness of Caribbean governments for a disaster that has struck the region several times in the last 150 years.
Thirty-three governments participated in the exercise, and several reported gaps in their emergency response plans.
“We are so fortunate to have these dedicated individuals on the state and local level to help us at a time of continued high demand for food,” said Tracy Smith, state director of Feeding Illinois, the network of eight food banks serving pantries, shelters and soup kitchens throughout the state.
Eileen Fisher Inc will award up to 5 grants of $12,500 to the winners of the 2011 Women’s Entrepreneur Grant Program. Check out this article for additional information.
[OPINION] Local business owner writes an open letter to Senator Mark Kirk about legislation concerning credit card swipe fees for small businesses.
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.
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.
