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You Can Help As A Representative Payee: mayra salazar, Nov 28, 2014; If you handle the finances of someone who receives benefits from Social Security,or you know someone who may need help managing his or her benefits, you may want to consider applying to be a…
SHOP SOUTH, Shop Local, This Saturday, All Season!: Nov 25, 2014; Get excited about shopping this holiday season, on the south side of Chicago, yes let's all SHOP SOUTH! On Small Business Saturday, plan to support your favorite small businesses. This coming…
Simeon, Phillips Football Teams Reach IHSA State Semifinals for First Time: DNAInfo reprint, By Justin Breen on November 16, 2014 8:21am | Updated November 17, 2014 8:32am, Nov 17, 2014; Congratulations to Simeon Career Academy on its Chicago Public League footaball team win. " Simeon Career Academy and Wendell Phillips Academy became the seventh and eighth Chicago Public League…
Grades, before test scores, hold the secret to success: Suntimes Editorial November 10, 2014, Nov 13, 2014, make a comment; It’s not all about the test scores, stupid. That sums up a new University of Chicago study, a groundbreaking analysis of middle-school student performance that lays out which measures best…
Do you like the internet?: Nov 11, 2014; POTUS On Net Neutrality: His plan is simple: No blocking websites, no slowing down content, no "fast lane" deals, and more transparency.
SHOP SOUTH, Shop Local, Starts Saturday!: Nov 11, 2014; SHOP SOUTH, Shop Local, Starts this Saturday, November 15th! A Red Velvet Shopping Extravaganza , Noon to 4pm, at DeLaSalle Institute 3434 S. Michigan. Come join key community partners support local…
Tell Us: What's Great, What's Needed in Auburn Gresham: Carl Vogel, Nov 11, 2014; Tell us what are the most important assets in Auburn Gresham. There's a new ten-minute, citywide survey that's letting Chicagoans give information about the neighborhoods where they live and work. We…
Haunted House in Auburn Gresham's Foster Park: reprint fro DNAInfo, Oct 29, 2014; Auburn Gresham's Foster Park is hosting a Halloween for a creepy haunted house, for kids. The Chicago Park District event is slated for 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, October 31st, at the neighborhood…
GED Classes Start October 20th Call To Register!: Fitzgerald Craan, Oct 14, 2014; Free GED Classes, sponsored by St. Sabina Employment Resources Center, 7909 S. Racine, 60620, Office hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am-5:00pm. Classes begin October 20, 2014. There is still room. Please…
The "King" Farley "JackMaster" Funk To Close 79th Street RenFest With Largest Street Party of the Summer!: Sep 5, 2014, make a comment; Rain or shine, see you on the 9', that's the 9th Annual Renaissance Festival in Auburn Gresham between 79th Racine and Loomis, September 6, 10:00am-7:00pm. The "KING" Farley "Jack Master" Funk, will…
Neighborhood Public Service Announcement For 79th Street RenFest Produced By KKC: Sep 3, 2014; Please listen to this new, hot-off-presses PSA for the 9th Annual 79th Street Renaissance Festival! Give it a listen, and make sure to come to this south side iconic festival this Saturday, Sept.…
City of Chicago 2015 Roof and Porch Assistance Intake Process Starts 9/4!: Sep 2, 2014; Please note that the City of Chicago's Roof and Porch Program has been changed from its longstanding January 1st "call in" date to September 4, 2014, by calling 311 . Click on full story to download…
AUGUST 5th "NATIONAL NIGHT OUT” AGAINST CRIME: Aug 5, 2014; MAYOR EMANUEL, POLICE AND COMMUNITIES CELEBRATE 30 TH ANNUAL “NATIONAL NIGHT OUT” AGAINST CRIME. Events Planned in Every Police District to Build Relationships, Strengthen Communities.…
African-American Small Business Expo is 7/19 at the South Shore Cultural Center: Jul 14, 2014; African-American Small Business Expo, "Small Business Center on the Road." The free expo will take place on Saturday, July 19, 2014, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the South Shore Cultural Center, 7059 S.…
The Community Plan to Reduce Violence in Chicago: Reprinted from The Black Star Project, Jul 14, 2014; "If you are failing to plan, you are planning to fail" Community Asking for a Re-Direct of $100 Million in Police Overtime in 2013 to $100 Million in Community Literacy, Mentoring, Parenting and…
Different Benefits For Your Family’s Different Situations: mayra salazar, Jun 30, 2014; Social Security has your entire family in mind when it comes to coverage and benefits. We’re here to help everyone in the family— during every stage of life. Want to learn more? Read or…
Good news for Medicaid: Adult dental under Medicaid is restored!: illinoishealthmatters.org June 5, 2014, Jun 18, 2014; Illinois is showing dedication to a culture of coverage and continuous improvement of the healthcare environment.?? The recent good news for Medicaid: Adult dental under Medicaid is restored! Take…
HPV Vaccine is Cancer Prevention: Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 3, 2014; In the United States each year, there are about 17,000 women and 9,000 men affected by HPV-related cancers. Many of these cancers could be prevented with vaccination.
Chicago! Memorial Day Isn't Just A Break From Work: May 26, 2014; Celebrate the holiday by remembering our fallen soldiers, remembering residents who lost their lives for our peace and by acting to make America better. Celebrate by making our neighborhoods better.…
Faster Benefit Decisions For Veterans: Mayra Salazar, May 23, 2014; On Memorial Day, as we pay tribute to the men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country, we also share some news about Social Security disability benefits for veterans with…
Chicago City of Learning Summer Sign-up Event: May 1, 2014; Learn about, sample and sign-up for summer programs at Destination Chicago, a festival of doing and making for all ages, Saturday, May 10th, 2014, at Jones College Prep, from 11am-4pm. Bring your…
Clean Indoor Air Ordinance with Regulations on E-Cigarettes Goes Into Effect Today!: City of Chicago Business Affairs & Consumer Protection, Apr 30, 2014; In 2014, the Chicago Clean Indoor Air Act was updated to include e-cigarettes in the law. Chicago was the first of the 20 largest U.S. cities to propose legislation to include e-cigarettes in their…
National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW): Apr 30, 2014; National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW) is an annual observance to highlight the importance of protecting infants from vaccine-preventable diseases and to celebrate the achievements of immunization…
Ill. Housing Dev. Authority honors Collins as “Legislator of the Year”: Katharine Eastvold, Apr 29, 2014; Senator Jacqueline "Jacqui" Collins receives award.
Truancy in Chicago Public Schools Task Force Public Hearing: Kathy Welch, Apr 22, 2014; Truancy in Chicago Public Schools Task Force notice of public hearing, on April 28, 2014 , Urban Partnership Bank - Community Room, 7801 S. State Street 2nd Floor , from 5:00pm - 7:00pm . Doors open…