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TECH THURSDAYS Chicago September 22-23, 2016
- Sep 19, 2016
Tech Thursday 2016 is coming this week, September 22-23, 2016. Whether you’re a seasoned business owner, a start-up business or planning to start a business soon, Tech Thursdays Chicago 2016 Annual Conference allows you to select the workshops that best meet your needs and support your experience.
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AOL Inc. Steve Case, Renowned Philanthropist and Entrepreneur arrives in Chicag
- Sep 16, 2016
World-renowned author and entrepreneur Steve Case speaks at Chicago Leadership Luncheon geared toward investing in Chicago-area female and minority entrepreneurs. Friday, September 16, 2016 at 11:30 a.m. The Hyatt Regency Chicago, 151 E. Upper Wacker Dr., Chicago, IL.
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Hiring | Admin and Tax Preparers Needed!
- National Tax Company, Sep 16, 2016
National Tax Company is looking for tax preparers wtih a great attitude and hard work ethic. We provide a fun work environment while accomplishing our task. We are opening several new locationsa and need a little help. Call 773-340-9008.
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We need your help to keep kids in school
- State Senator Jacqueline Collins, Sep 7, 2016
State Senator Jacqueline Collins introduced legislation creating the Illinois Attendance Commission; my colleagues on both sides of the aisle passed it, and the governor signed it into law in recognition of the vital importance of keeping our young people in school.
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IL State Treasurer School Supply Drive, Support the 79th Street Renaissance Festival
- Aug 30, 2016
Thanks to the IL State Treasurer's Office, we will help lots of students enter the 2016-2017 school year with all the right supplies, at the youth pavilion, during the #79thStRenFest, September 10th.
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STEM Competition Aims to Inspire Teen Girls
- Reprinted WTTW Chicago Tonight | Matt Masterson | August 2, 2016 2:41 pm 4815, Aug 29, 2016
Team Flaming Zing celebrates its victory at ComEd’s 2015 Icebox Derby Race Day in Chicago. The four-week education program encourages young women to pursue careers in STEM. (Courtesy of ComEd)
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Icebox Derby Girls Set to Race their Electric and Solar-Powered Refrigerator Cars in Showdown this Saturday
- ComEd Media, Aug 11, 2016
Icebox Derby Girls Set to Race their Electric and Solar-Powered Refrigerator Cars in Showdown this Saturday, August 13, open to public 3pm. Teams will race solar-powered cars they built from recycled refrigerators around a pop-up track at The Field Museum of Natural History.
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A Tradition of Being Non-Traditional
- Ellen Lindsey, Aug 10, 2016
Maritza, a graduate of Greater West Town Wood Products Manufacturing Program, turns non-traditional skills into a great career, and looks ahead to growing her own business.
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87th Annual Bud Billiken Parade: New Early Start Time At 9AM
- Reprinted from Chicago Defender OnLine Aug 6, 2016 By Mary L. Datcher, Aug 8, 2016
The largest African-American parade in the U.S. has a brand new start time so set your alarm clocks for an earlier wake-up call. The 87th Annual Bud Billiken Parade, live, Saturday, August 13th, from 9:00 am- 11:30 am. Yes, the parade will begin at 9:00am sharp!
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You want to be a teacher? AND you want to teach in Chicago? Why?
- Faith Overall, Aug 4, 2016
Auburn Gresham is great indeed. Here's why!
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Cook County Health & Hospitals System Recognizes Auburn Gresham Resident
- Kim Waterman, Jul 27, 2016
Dr. Zorina Oakley completed the Leadership Development Program, an initiative to improve the patient experience within the Cook County Health and Hospitals System.
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Red Cross Installs 400 Hundred Smoke Alarms in One Day in Chicago's Auburn Gresham Community
- Reprinted from American Red Cross Website, Posted July 22, 2016, Chicago, Illinois, Jul 26, 2016
The American Red Cross of Chicago & Northern Illinois, joined by community volunteers from the Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation, went door-to-door in the Auburn-Gresham community on the city’s South Side and installed more than 400 smoke alarms in a single day on Saturday, July 23, 2016. Volunteers also educated residents about fire safety and helped families create a personalized escape plan to exit their home during an emergency. Community leaders including Ald. Derrick Curtis, Ald. Howard Brookins, Jr., Ald. David Moore, and State Senator Jacqueline Collins also participated in the community safety event.
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Walking, dreaming big of a healthy Auburn Gresham!
- Jul 26, 2016
GAGDC MAPSCorps, student interns walking, dreaming of a healthy Auburn Gresham!
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South Side Teens Participate in ComEd's 2016 STEM IceBox Derby, For Young Women Only!
- Jul 19, 2016
ComEd is holding its annual Icebox Derby. It’s a competition where young women ages 13-18 get a chance to build a race car out of an old refrigerator.
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Asadah Kirkland Presents Inaugural "Soulful Chicago Book Fair" July 16!
- Princess McDowell, Jul 15, 2016
The Soulful Chicago Book Fair promises to be a gathering of the griots. The fair, founded by Asadah Kirkland, will present a counter-narrative to Chicago’s violent reputation that’s perpetuated by the media, and it’ll do so in Woodlawn, a neighborhood known for high crime. is on Saturday, July 16, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., on 61st Street, between Cottage Grove and King Drive.
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Global Explorers Kids at Foster
- Jul 14, 2016
Global Explorers Kids at Foster Park, Thursday, July 21, 2016 from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, 1440 W 84th St Chicago, IL 60620
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Small Business Bootcamp July 30, 2016
- Jul 13, 2016
Monore Foundation Invites You to a Small Business Bootcamp, July 30, 2016, 5600 W. Lake Street, 10am Sharp!
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Application Now Open To Coach One Million Degrees Scholars
- Michaela McGill, Jul 5, 2016
Application Now Open To Coach One Million Degrees Scholars
Local, homegrown nonprofit recruiting 500 professionals to mentor community college scholars
One Million Degrees (OMD)— a Chicago nonprofit organization that empowers low-income, highly motivated community college students to succeed in school, in work, and in life—is now accepting applications for its volunteer coaches. OMD Coaches work with scholars in a one-on-one or small group setting to provide professional and personal support throughout the academic year, while helping to broaden scholars’ horizons of career aspirations and possibilities. Coaches are supported with ongoing training by OMD to ensure a positive and productive volunteer experience, and also have opportunities to connect with fellow coaches to expand their own professional networks.
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A Faithful Companion With You Through Life’s Journey
- mayra salazar, Jul 1, 2016
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Chatham Initiative Would Bring More Jobs, Businesses, Ald. Sawyer Says
- Reprinted from DNAInfo Andrea V. Watson, Jul 1, 2016
The initiative that unveiled Wednesday by U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush (D-Chicago) and Mayor Rahm Emanuel is called the Greater Chatham Initiative. It took two years to put together and will drive investment in Chatham, Auburn Gresham, Greater Grand Crossing and Avalon Park. The goal is to also generate neighborhood redevelopment and economic growth.
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Social Security Benefits U.S. Citizens Outside The United States
- Mayra Salazar, Jun 30, 2016
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Getting Married Soon? Give Social Security Your New Name
- Mayra Salazar, Jun 30, 2016
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Social Security Embraces Diversity
- Mayra Salazar, Jun 30, 2016
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Real Men Cook on Father's Day June 19th
- Jun 10, 2016
Real Men Cook® was launched in 1990, and it became the largest family celebration in the country. It is presented annually on Father's Day, and has been for 19 consecutive years. Real Men Cook Chicago, Sunday, Jun 21, 2015 3:00 PM - Sunday, Jun 21, 2015 6:00 PM.
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MAYOR EMANUEL AND CHANCELLOR HYMAN ANNOUNCE MODERNIZATION OF RICHARD J. DALEY COLLEGE WITH STATE-OF-THE-ART ADVANCED MANUFACTURING CENTER
- City Colleges of Chicago, Jun 8, 2016
City Colleges’ Advanced Manufacturing Center for Excellence to open in fall of 2018