Westside Writing Project Partners with Plato – The Cover Story Girls
WWP partnered with Plato Middle School to conduct a 6-week Digital Storytelling workshop! Check out a video made by students!
9th of May 2014
Family Night at St. Joseph Services
St. Joseph Services hosts 2nd Annual Community Event, ‘Family Night.’
25th of February 2014
Local residents, businesses weigh in on ‘The 606’ in hard cover segment [video]
Residents and local business owners express excitement, hope as well as uncertainty in a recent segment on the Bloomingdale Trail, produced by Humboldt Park-based Community TV Network (CTVN)’s award-winning show, Hard Cover.
18th of July 2013
Test apps to create a better Chicago AND get paid
Technology can make all of our lives better, and you can be part of testing the next big thing.
11th of July 2013
A space for entrepreneurs and freelancers, right in Humboldt Park
In 2013, freelancers and entrepreneurs are more common than ever. The economic downturn of a few years ago forced and/or inspired many people to take a risk and go it alone. While working for yourself has its perks, there is often still a need for human interaction. But where can one get that, as another face in the crowded coffee shop? Now there’s an answer right in Humboldt Park.
26th of June 2013
Chicago Summer Of Learning Jumps Off At The Library
Start learning; start earning. Richard M Daley Library connects youth with citywide learning opportunities.
10th of June 2013
ComEd Awards Four Local Families $180,000 in Smart Home Makeovers
Pictured is one of ComEd’s Smart Home Showcase winners Leticia Gonzales and family who received an energy efficient home makeover valued at $45,000.
15th of May 2013
Calling All Middle School Music Makers
YOUmedia hosts free workshops in Richard M. Daley library
11th of May 2013
Piccolo Elementary Specialty School
The Westside Writing Project (WWP) recently partnered with Brian Piccolo Elementary School in West Humboldt Park in hosting its first Script Writing Competition. The competition challenged students in grades 6th thru 8th to write and develop scripts related to an issue at school.
10th of May 2013
Year Up Chicago Recognizes Talent Among Urban Young Adults in Chicago
Despite their apparent talent and motivation, 6.7 million young adults in this country lack access to higher education and careers that provide them with a living wage.
At the same time, our economy needs help. U.S. businesses are calling for more and better-trained talent to compete on the global stage, but there will not be enough skilled workers to meet that demand.