¿Serás contado en el Censo?
La población latina de los Estados Unidos al 1.o de julio del 2019 es de 60.6 millones, según la Oficina del Censo. Esto significa que los latinos constituyen el 18.5 por ciento de la población del país, lo cual quiere decir que las personas de origen latino son la minoría étnica o racial más grande […]
3rd of September 2020
City Treasurer hosts final community cleanups of the summer
City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin hosted two final community cleanups of the summer on the South and West sides in celebration and culmination of an initiative to clean Chicago. In light of the civil unrest around Chicago and the entire country, City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin started this initiative to clean the most underserved communities in the […]
26th of August 2020
What are the benefits of the Census?
In the chaos of today’s world, it can be easy for people to feel like they don’t have a voice. There’s so much noise and turmoil, it can feel like it’s impossible to stand out and make a difference. But there is one way for everyday citizens to change the world: fill out the Census. […]
24th of August 2020
IRS: Unemployment compensation is taxable – Avoid a tax-time surprise
IR-2020-185, August 18, 2020 WASHINGTON — With millions of Americans now receiving taxable unemployment compensation, many of them for the first time, the Internal Revenue Service today reminded people receiving unemployment compensation that they can have tax withheld from their benefits now to help avoid owing taxes on this income when they file their federal […]
18th of August 2020
Advantages of Credit Unions
Use the infographic above to help educate yourself and others on the advantages of Credit Unions created by Pacific Service Credit Union.
Get Ready to Vote: Learn about Vote by Mail & Early Voting
From the Chicago Board of Elections Commission In-Person Early Voting & Registration NOTICE: Due to Covid-19, voters are encouraged to use Vote By Mail or Early Voting before Election Day on Nov. 3, 2020. NEW THIS FALL: Secured Drop Boxes with date/time stamps will be available at every Early Voting site for Vote By Mail […]
The Trust for Public Land Coloring Contest for kids ages 4 to 12
Hey, Kids! Enter our Summer of 2020 Coloring Contest and you may win some fun prizes! It’s easy: download and print the coloring sheet which is attached here. Add some color to it using crayons, pencils, markers, whatever you like! Please only use the coloring sheet we provide and not your own paper. Please keep […]
12th of August 2020
Cannabis Technician Program at Wright College
Are you interested in the Cannabis Technician Program, if so Wilbur Wright College is offering the Cannabis Technician Program under Continuing Education? The Cannabis Processing Technician Program will begin Fall 2020. Download the flyer here. For more information, please contact Dr. Alba Pezzarossi at apezzarossi@ccc.edu. Please visit the zoom virtual Continuing Education Student Services here. […]
11th of August 2020
Aramark awards culinary scholarships to Chicago high school students
Scholarships Will Pave the Way for CPS Students to Pursue Careers in the Culinary Arts and Hospitality Industries Aramark, a global leader in food, facilities management and uniforms, awarded $40,000 in scholarships to Chicago Public Schools (CPS) seniors from six different schools who are continuing their education in hospitality or culinary arts at a college […]
4th of August 2020
Building Stories: Chicago Public Library’s Summer Learning Challenge
Take part in the Summer Learning Challenge at the North Pulaski Branch! July 6 – August 15, 2020 Register at the North Pulaski Branch or online at chipublib.org/summer Grab your Explorer’s Guide, a free book, and a create kit to take home (while supplies last). Read, Discover, and Create all summer long: Read 500 minutes […]