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HARP & HAMP have been EXTENDED through 2016: Sika Pryor Communications specialist Office of congressional affairs & communications Federal Housin, May 11, 2015; On Friday , Many 8th, FHFA Director Watt announced that the Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) and the Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) have been extended through 2016.
The Chicago Community Trust’s "On the Table 2015" begins a yearlong campaign to celebrate everyday philanthropists – people like us!: May 7, 2015; Celebrating everyday the Chicago's 100th Years at an On The Table Event
Collins co-sponsors measure to restore critical social services: Senate approves legislation reinstating Rauner’s “Good Friday” cuts, Apr 23, 2015; SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Jacqueline Y. Collins (D-Chicago 16 th ) is proud to cosponsor legislation that would restore funding for essential social services, including help for families…
My perspective: Trust, the governor and the budget: Senator Jacqueline Y. Collins, Apr 13, 2015; A message from State Senator Jacqueline Y. Collins, 16th District, your voice in Springfield. April 13, 2015 update.
Save the Fee, CEP Free Tax Site Last Day is April 15th!: Apr 13, 2015; Only one day left to get your taxes done for free. April 15 is almost here. CEP -- with partners and 800-member volunteer corps -- will provide free tax help to Illinois families looking to meet the…
Save the Fee, CEP Free Tax Site Last Day is April 15th!: Apr 13, 2015; Only one day left to get your taxes done for free. April 15 is almost here. CEP -- with partners and 800-member volunteer corps -- will provide free tax help to Illinois families looking to meet the…
Help Bring The Obama Library Home!: Apr 8, 2015; VISIT OPLSOUTHSIDE.ORG
Cheryl Hyman on embracing challenges, Leads One of the Largesst Higher Education Systems in the World: Cheryl Hyman, Apr 6, 2015; Cheryl Hyman on embracing challenges, Leads One of the Largesst Higher Education Systems in the World. Cheryl L. Hyman is Chancellor of the City Colleges of Chicago, a 115,000-student network that is…
Congresswoman Robin Kelly Hosts Youth Job Fair: Dante Sawyer District Representative U.S. Congresswoman Robin Kelly, IL-02, Apr 1, 2015; Congresswoman Robin Kelly will host a Youth Job and Resource Expo for young men and women between the ages of 15 and 24 on Saturday, April 11 , from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. , at Gwendolyn Brooks College…
Free Tax Help for Chicago Residents Ends on April 15!: Mar 31, 2015; Qualified Chicago families and individuals can receive free tax return preparation and e-filing at tax sites located across the city until April 15 . The CEP (Center for Economic Progress) Auburn…
Get Covered Illinois Limited-Time Special Enrollment Period Available Now for Qualifying Illinois Residents: Mar 16, 2015; Consumers who did not enroll in health coverage in 2014 were charged a fee of $95 or 1 percent of their annual income – whichever was greater – when filing their taxes. This penalty will…
Your Final Four From Social Security: Mayra Salazar, Public Affairs, Social Security Administration, Mar 9, 2015; March Madness
Security Is Our Middle Name: Mayra Salazar, Mar 4, 2015; On March 6, Americans recognize Middle Name Pride Day. At the Social Security Administration, our middle name is “Security,” and every day, we do everything we can to live up to that…
New Christian Social Network Offers Better Choice For Facebook Users: Choice MediaWorks, Feb 16, 2015; My Space for Grace is a new social network, which looks similar to Facebook, but is a whole lot better once you get inside. It officially launched on February 1, 2015 and will give Christians a new…
Starting today, wireless carriers have to unlock your phone!: Once you've paid off your contract, carriers can't say no., Feb 11, 2015; Major wireless carriers in the US have promised to unlock customers' phones or tablets once they've paid off their contracts, beginning today.
Google Gives $775K to Create Minority Entrepreneurs in Residence at 1871: reprinted Jim Dallke - ChicagoInno Staff Writer, Feb 6, 2015; "A minority entrepreneur will get one year at 1871 and $40,000 of seed capital thanks to a donation by Google to Code2040 , a non-profit aimed at helping monitories who want to enter the tech field.…
Celebrate Black History Month 2015: by sharing a community story, Feb 2, 2015; Black History Month is here! It is time to celebrate African American culture and the significant African American’s that have fought for the freedoms and rights that are in place today. Let's…
Greater Grand Crossing's Hot Spot Pilot A Smart Community Move: reprinted from Meg Graham, Blue Sky Reporter 8:59 am, January 29, 2015 Published: January 29, 2015, Jan 29, 2015; February 2015, "Chicago Public Library branches will begin lending Wi-Fi hotspots and devices through Internet to Go in the Brighton Park, Greater Grand Crossing and Douglass branches , officials…
REMINDER: ALL CPS Schools In Session January 30th!: @ChiPubSchools, Jan 28, 2015; To make up for weather-related cancellations, Chicago Public School (@ChiPubSchools) classes will be in session for CPS students January 30 and June 17.
Ring In The New Year With a COLA: mayra salazar, Jan 28, 2015; In 2015, nearly 64 million Americans who receive Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will receive a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) increase to their monthly benefit payments of…
MAYORAL CANDIDATE FORUM ON BLACK/BROWN ISSUES: Jan 27, 2015; BLACK/BROWN UNITY: CHICAGO MAYORAL CANDIDATE FORUM, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2015, UNIVERSITY CHURCH CHICAGO, 5655 SOUTH UNIVERSITY AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL, Co-Sponsoring Groups Ask…
City of Chicago, Business Affairs & Consumer Protection FEBRUARY CALENDAR Free Workshops: Jan 22, 2015; The City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection (BACP) offers FREE business workshops every Wednesday and Friday at City Hall, 8th Floor. To register for a workshop call…
Barack Obama Presidential Library Public Hearings: Jan 12, 2015; Chicago Park District hosts, Barack Obama Presidential Library Public Hearings, Tuesday, January 13, 2015, 6:00 pm , Hyde Park Academy High School and Wednesday, January 14, 2015, 12:00pm (Noon) ,…
Lighting the City Blue for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: Pam Bosley, Jan 12, 2015; Dr. King was a prophet of peace and nonviolence and we want all Chicago to go blue in his honor, and to call us all to be peacemakers. On Tuesday, January 13 th at 5:00pm, Mayor Rahm Emmanuel and…
Tax Tip #5 - ObamaCare, Affordable Heathcare Act and What It Means For You: Reprint: December 19, 2014 : Syreeta, syreeta@syreeta.biz, Dec 22, 2014; Reprinted from: Home / Business / Tax Tip #5 – ObamaCare, Affordable Heathcare Act and What It Means For You; Tax Tip #5 – ObamaCare, Affordable Heathcare Act and What It Means For You…