February 22, 2012, make a comment
CAN TV—On Thursday, February 16 the Chicago Teachers Union released "The Schools Chicago's Students Deserve", a report with recommendations on how to improve student academic performance and strengthen… Continue
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Business Services—The Auburn Gresham Business Resource Network (BRN) serves local, small businesses in Auburn Gresham, Chicago Lawn, and Englewood. Our goal is to help business owners learn how to use technology to… Continue
Tenisha Jones, February 18, 2012, make a comment
Community Highlights—The Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation (GADC) seeks to hire a part-time skilled professional who will be responsible for assisting with the coordination and implementation of ELEV8.
MediaRelations@IllinoisState.edu, February 18, 2012, make a comment
Community Highlights—Robert Lee, director of the Illinois State University Chicago Teacher Education Pipeline Programs and Partnerships, has been named the 2012 David Strand Diversity Achievement Award recipient.
February 21, 2012, make a comment
Community Events—This is a difficult time for many families. With unemployment rates in our communities at record highs, the NAACP has put together a national effort to provide better economic opportunities for all… Continue
Caroline Knorr, February 6, 2012, make a comment
Common Sense Media—Why Do Media Role Models Matter?
Role models really do make a difference in kids' lives. Learn how to explain how kids can spot the positive ones -- and avoid the negative ones -- and even… Continue
February 20, 2012, make a comment
Community Events—In Honor of Black Male Achievement Mentoring Month 2012, join The Black Star Project for a Showing of Red Tails on Monday, February 20, 2012 at 10:00 am (Public school holiday - please arrive by 9:45… Continue
Ernest Sanders, February 13, 2012, make a comment
Business News—BJ's Market & Bakery owner, John Meyer was featured on ABC7 Chicago News as part of Black History Month.
Lisa Thompson-Bennett, February 9, 2012, make a comment
Government Resources and Services—As you know, Attorney General Lisa Madigan has fought many battles in recent years to help keep Illinois homeowners in their homes and to hold banks and Wall Street accountable for their actions.… Continue
January 21, 2012, make a comment
Community Events—PDF for flyer.
Auburn Gresham's FREE tax services is here. If you are eligible for a refund, they typically are mailed back within 10-14 days. Eligible clients include families $50K or less or… Continue
Katharine Eastvold, February 7, 2012, make a comment
Healthcare/Health Resources—National African American HIV Awareness Day
January 15, 2012, make a comment
Trainings and Workshops—The Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation (GADC) in conjunction with ACT Prep Chicago want to help you understand and become more knowledgeable of the ACT exam.
High School students: come… Continue
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Digital Media and Technology Resources—YOUmedia is an innovative, 21st century teen learning space housed at four of the Chicago Public Library branches, one of which includes the Thurgood Marshall branch in Auburn-Gresham. YOUmedia was… Continue
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Civic Engagement 2.0—Auburn Gresham Training Schedule:
Intermediate Computer Training Class (Civic 2.0)
Start Date: January 31st, 2012 (Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday)
End Date: Febuary 3rd, 2012
Time:… Continue
January 9, 2012, 3 comments
Community Events—As part of the Smart Communities Initiative, the St. Sabina Resource Room is host to the Everyday Digital curriculum for the Auburn Gresham Community.
For those familiar with computers, but… Continue
Norma Sanders, August 10, 2011, make a comment
Southwest Youth Writers Project—Southwest Neighborhood Youth Writers and Oral History Project is a news reporting program for current and recently graduated high school students. This inaugural program started as a six-week summer… Continue