Education
Financial Empowerment – Session 1: Understanding Credit & Establish a Good Credit Score
1152 N. Christiana Avenue 1152 N. Christiana Avenue, ChicagoIn this installment of LUCHA’s financial empowerment series you will learn about why credit is important, what credit is, your credit history and how to understand it, why good credit history is important, the benefits of good credit, and how to establish Good Credit History. After this course participants should be able to describe credit, […]
Resurrection University- Men in Nursing
What's it really like for men to build nursing careers? Here's your chance to hear for yourself. Resurrection University's Thinking Out Loud Speaker Series is proud to present Men in Nursing. You'll listen to male nursing professionals talking about the advantages, the challenges and everything in between. Nursing has become one of the fastest growing […]
From Paseo to Pilsen: Free Mural Tours
Join the Division Street Business District Association (DSBDA) and the Pilsen Public Art Tours (PPAT) as we offer 2 free walking mural tours of Chicago's most prominent Latino neighborhoods. Our […]
BankWork$ Financial Careers Training Begins
This is an 8 week training for low-income persons wishing to launch a career in the financial sector. The program is focused on developing customer service and sales skills, as […]
Managing Money Better to Build Wealth
Morningstar 22 W. Washington St., Chicago, IL, United StatesKeep more of what you earn (and invest) in order to live your dream life and prepare for retirement. This seminar will provide tips on how to manage your money better and build wealth. Money Smart Week is a week-long event of financial services events to help consumers manage their personal finances and began in […]
Financial Planning Basics
Richard M. Daley Library 733 N. Kedzie, Chicago, IL, United StatesPresented by William Hackett, Wave & Breakout, LLC Bill Hackett, Financial Advisor, LUTCF, discusses healthy saving and spending habits, and how to maintain a balance between them throughout your life.
Financial Empowerment – Session 2: Credit Score Components & Methods to Improve/Restore Credit
1152 N. Christiana Avenue 1152 N. Christiana Avenue, ChicagoIn this installment of LUCHA’s Financial Empowerment series participants will learn about why credit is important, the major players in the credit industry, the difference between FICO and Vantage Scoring, tools for improving/restoring credit, how to understand a credit report, and credit laws. After this course participants should be able to effectively understand a credit […]
Reason to Get Healthy: Free Cooking and Wellness Classes
Join us for Reason to Get Healthy: Free 8 Eight Week Healthy Living and Cooking Program for Adults Live Healthy on Your Budget: Healthy cooking lessons Shop and eat healthy anywhere Get closer to your weight loss/management goals Understand nutrition for your family Teach your kids healthy habits Increase your fitness And so much more […]
Tech Tuesday: Online Safety Tips
Richard M. Daley Library 733 N. Kedzie, Chicago, IL, United StatesWhat does it mean to be safe online? Stop in to learn some easy tips for keeping your information safe while on the web. This class will focus on internet safety basics such as choosing strong passwords, personal privacy, and learning how to spot online scams. Not sure if you can make it? Make an […]
For the Love of Stars
Exelon Observatory 1801 N Ridgeway Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin the Chicago Astronomer for sky gazing at For The Love of Stars at Julia de Burgos Park. Monthly stargazing events with The 606’s resident astronomer take place on the second Friday of each month through December. In case of bad weather, the events will be shifted to the third Friday of the month. Location: For the Love of Stars […]