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City of Chicago Opens CityArts Program Grants Applications (attachment)
- Jan 30, 2020
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events are pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2020 CityArts Program, offering grants to nonprofits arts and culture organizations of all sizes.
Complete eligibility criteria and applications are available at chicagoculturalgrants.org and must be received by February 28, 2020, at 5pm CST in order to be considered.
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GENE SISKEL FILM CENTER (GSFC) OF THE SCHOOL OF THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO (SAIC) SCREENINGS AND EVENTS, JANUARY 31-MARCH 5, 2020
- Jan 30, 2020
Black History Month film programs of interest are LOVE AND BASKETBALL, IF BEALE STREET COULD TALK (both part of series A Fine Romance), Chicago premieres of CANE RIVER, GOLDIE, and FAHAVALO, MADAGASCAR 1947, and Avant-Noir, the latter program presented as part of Conversations at the Edge Celebrate Valentine’s Day all month with a variety of love stories in A Fine Romance Open-captioned screenings of HONEY BOY will be presented on February 7 and 10 and FLEABAG on February 17
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NIU removes use of standardized test scores for 2021 applicants
- Northern Illinois University, Jan 29, 2020
New ‘test-blind’ policy is first of its kind for an Illinois institution.
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What you need to know about the Wuhan coronavirus
- Cassie Richardson, Jan 22, 2020
An infectious disease expert says there’s certainly no reason to panic.An infectious disease expert says there’s certainly no reason to panic.
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Something's Off: Acknowledging and Responding to Mental Illness
- Dec 21, 2019
Did you know that the U.S. rates #1 in the world for most mental illnesses?
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GENE SISKEL FILM CENTER (GSFC) OF THE SCHOOL OF THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO (SAIC) PRESENTS NEW 35MM PRINT OF BLACK MOBVIES
- Dec 13, 2019
Going beyond its Black Harvest Film Festival in August, Gene Siskel Film Center presents new, restored, and popular films to celebrate the Black experience year-round.
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Auburn Gresham Day Care Centers, Santa is Coming to 79th Street 12/13!
- Dec 3, 2019, make a comment
Holiday Greetings from the Greater Auburn Gresham CDC, 17th Ward Alderman David Moore and Block By Block of Auburn Gresham. Look out, Santa Claus is Coming to Town (79th Street), December 13, 2019 11am - 1pm. Neighborhood day care centers are invited!
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17th Ward Office Closed in Observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday
- Office of Alderman David Moore, Nov 26, 2019
In observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday, the 17th Ward office will close early at 1:00pm on Wednesday, November 27th and will re-open at 9:00a.m. on Monday, December 2nd.
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G.E.M.S. Mentoring Program Accepting More Girls, Hurry the Deadline Dec. 3rd!
- Nov 24, 2019
The Ark for St. Sabina GEMS Mentoring Program is inviting girls 13-17 to join us. Hurry, the deadline is December 3rd and space is limited.
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2019 Ladder Up's Tax Site
- Reprinted from November issue of Ladder Up's Client Newsletter, Nov 21, 2019
Ladder Up and Center for Economic Progress (CEP) have officially merged as of October 2019. The name of our combined organization is "Ladder Up". As you will see, our website and materials for this upcoming 2020 tax season have been updated to reflect the change.
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Mayor Lightfoot and CTA Launch "CTA Building Small Businesses Program" to Help Local Entrepreneurs Work on Largest Project in Agency History
- Chicago Transit Authority, Nov 14, 2019
CTA and Walsh-Fluor team up with LISC Chicago to help small firms compete for large-scale capital projects in Chicago like RPM Phase One
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The Kindness Campaign, The Christopher Watts Initiative and Chicago Urban League will be hosting “2019 Thanksgiving Meal Distribution Day” on Saturday, November 23rd
- Nov 14, 2019
The Kindness Campaign, The Christopher Watts Initiative and Chicago Urban League will be hosting “2019 Thanksgiving Meal Distribution Day” on Saturday, November 23rd
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Huskie Pledge: A 3.0 high school GPA could be your ticket
- Northern Illinois University, Nov 13, 2019
For eligible freshmen, new aid program would help fully cover 2020-21 tuition, fees
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CTA Helps Individuals Break Poverty Cycle through Cleanslate Partnership
- Chicago Transit Authority, Nov 7, 2019
CTA is helping Chicagoans break the cycle of poverty through a partnership with Cleanslate.
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Nov. 15 is Opening Day for Forest Preserves of Cook County Picnic and Special Event Permit Sales, 2020 Camping Reservations
- Nov 6, 2019
Nov. 15 is Opening Day for Forest Preserves of Cook County Picnic and Special Event Permit Sales, 2020 Camping Reservations; Permits, reservations available online and in person
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Black Men in White Coats Summit - Save the Date
- Nov 5, 2019
Health & Medicine' Policy Research Group is excited to announce that we are co-hosting the Black Men in White Coats Summit in 2020, at Macolm X College.
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HOW TO HELP A CAREGIVER DURING NATIONAL FAMILY CAREGIVERS MONTH
- Nov 5, 2019
November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month and National Family Caregivers Month. The Alzheimer’s Association is recognizing and honoring the more than 15 million people across the U.S. who are currently caring for a person living with Alzheimer’s, including the 588,000 Alzheimer's caregivers here in Illinois.
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Know a Child Who Could Benefit From a Mentor?
- Oct 28, 2019
By connecting with a trusted adult on meaningful, fun-filled outings, a child can develop a better vision for his or her future beyond the limited horizons that hold back far too many children.
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Ultimate Spark! Coaching, an emerging global coaching program hits the market end of 2019
- Oct 21, 2019
On October 23rd, 5 star-rated Ultimate Spark! Coaching (USC), a new online coaching certification program led by Millennial Founder Emily Correa, an ICF-certified Life, Business and Law of Attraction Coach, will be a featured VIP sponsor & vendor at ABN Circle’s “Women Empowerment Wednesday”. This Inaugural event will be showcasing an all-star female 5-speaker panel consisting of top entrepreneurs & influencers; Parmita Katkar, Fernanda Flores, El A. Panda, Rashidat Owe and Falen Wolfe. This event will be hosted at Joy District in at 111 W Hubbard Street, in Downtown Chicago, IL 60654 from 6pm – 9pm.
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Earn IRS Tax Certification for Free with Ladder Up
- Ladder Up, Oct 1, 2019
Ready to make a difference? Volunteer at the tax site, with Ladder Up! Email volunteer@goladderup.org or call 312-409-1555.
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Complete the Nonprofit Utopia Survey for a Chance to Win
- Valerie F. Leonard, Sep 30, 2019
With a year of data and experience under its belt, the Nonprofit Utopia community is poised to go to the next level of its development. In so doing, the community is surveying its members and stakeholders to create better value for the nonprofit sector. Nonprofit Utopia is is asking nonprofit stakeholders to complete a survey to get a sense for what a typical work day is like; their aspirations and challenges. The results will be kept confidential. Respondents will get free admission to an upcoming paid webinar of their choice and a chance to win a $50.00 Amazon gift card.
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Community Health Focus Hour - Syphilis: Alive, Kicking and Often Untreated
- Walidah Tureaud, Sep 26, 2019
Did you know that Chicago has the second highest rate of syphilis in the country, and the South Side rates are 9 times the national average.
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Spanish Coalition for Housing Works to Help Increase Pool of Affordable Housing Units
- Sep 24, 2019
With affordable housing under siege in Chicago, Spanish Coalition for Housing is excited about a recent opportunity that will help make affordable housing a reality for its clients. Earlier this summer, Chicago Housing Authority opened its application process for the Property Rental Assistance (PRA) program, which allocates Project Based Vouchers (PBV) to new developments and existing, well-managed properties.
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MAPSCorps, Apply for Alumni Council by Sept. 30th!
- Atrician Lumumba, Sep 23, 2019
We’re gearing up to start the second year of the MAPSCorpos Alumni Council. If you participated in a MAPSCorps After School Matters program in 2019 or a prior year, consider signing up by 9/30.
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Community Health System Continues to Invest in Next Generation of Healthcare Providers as Demand for Primary Care Providers Continues to Grow
- Sep 20, 2019
As the demand for primary care physicians continues to grow faster than its supply, Erie Family Health Centers continues to take a leadership role in narrowing the deficit by investing in the next generation of the primary healthcare workforce trained to work in community health.