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The Well-Woman Project Wants to Hear Your Story before June 30th!
- Sebastian Ortiz Communications Coordinator UI Health Office of Community Engagement and Neighborhood, Jun 7, 2016
June is the last month for women to share their story with the Well-Woman Project about the conditions in their lives that make it easy or challenging to get preventive care and be healthy. The first 10 participants in the month of June who share their stories will receive a $25 Walmart gift card. After that, June submissions receive a $5 gift card.
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June is Men's Health Month!
- Susan Peters, Jun 3, 2016
This is Men's Health Month! This Saturday and every Saturday in June, the University of Chicago will be talking about, and sharing information on Men's Health. It's ALL about our guys from 1-2:00pm on WVON 1690AM. Tune in!
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I AM FOR PEACE
- Jun 2, 2016
WTTW is hosting a FREE screening and discussion of Perspective's student-led peace documentary, I Am For Peace, at the Chicago Cultural Center, Saturday, June 18 @ 2pm
Chicago Cultural Center Claudia Cassidy Theatre 78 E. Washington St.
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The Ultimate Guide to 2016 Movies in the Parks Sorted by neighborhood and genre, for your browsing pleasure
- Reprinted: Chicagomag.com By Taylor Scheibe, Jun 2, 2016
There’s much to love about the Chicago Park District’s Movies in the Park program: They’re (mostly) kid friendly, free for your viewing pleasure, and spread throughout the city all summer. The 16th annual series kicks off this week and runs through September 5. For a complete listing visit chicagoparkdistrict.com.
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CBA Juniors Employment Workshop (June 4th) and Job Fair (June 11th)
- Samia Malik, Jun 1, 2016
Chatham Business Association (CBA) is hosting their annual employment workshop and job fair on Saturday June 4th and Saturday June 11th from 9am - 12pm. It targets youth (ages 16-24) looking for employment or to any businesses looking for employees. CBA has an 80% success rate in placing our youth for summer positions.
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The Rise of Technology & Innovation Symposium June 10th
- reprinted from Carl West/TBTNewsService.com, Jun 1, 2016
The Rise of Technology & Innovation Symposium, Friday, June 10, and this is expected to be the first of a quarterly conversation to highlight the expressed need for blacks to get completely immersed in the word of technology and innovation. The Symposium will present the TBTNews Innovative Awards to well deserving tech leaders. For info call 312.980.2681.
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Youth-Led Tech 2016 Student Application Is Now Open!
- Kyla Williams, Jun 1, 2016
Youth-led Tech Summer 2016 is a technology mentoring program in three Chicago neighborhoods: Austin, North Lawndale, and Roseland. Contact Smart Chicago at 312-565-2933 or email info@smartchicagocollaborative.org
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Experts say Holy Cross Hospital's mental health unit beats ER or jail
- Reprinted from Chicago Tribune By Dawn Rhodes, May 31, 2016
Experts say Holy Cross Hospital's mental health unit beats ER or jail. Read on to hear this fascinating new service!
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Forest Preserves of Cook County Launches Pilot Program for Youth Employment.
- May 31, 2016
Forest Preserves of Cook County Launches Pilot Program for Youth Employment. Teens will learn conservation work and make improvements to local habitats. This year, the Chicago Conservation Leadership Corps program will engage 66 youth, ages 15 to 19, in a six-week hands-on summer work experience. To learn how your organization can partner with the Forest Preserves on summer youth employment opportunities, contact Alice Brandon, resource management programming manager for the Forest Preserves, by email at alice.brandon@cookcountyil.gov.
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What Is FICA?
- mayra salazar, May 26, 2016
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Social Security, a Super Hero to Many Americans
- mayra salazar, May 26, 2016
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Honoring Our Service Members on Memorial Day
- mayra salazar, May 26, 2016
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Spread KINDNESS CAMPAIGN It's Contagious!
- May 24, 2016
Spread Kindness Campaign by gathering at the intersection of 79th and Ashland, Tuesday May 24th, 5pm-7pm to spread KINDNESS by being a bright spot in the community. At ACTS OF KINDNESS we will galvanize and energize the community. Just show up and join Us!
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Northwestern Students Talk Trash With GAGDC!
- Norma Sanders, May 20, 2016
Northwestern Students Talks Trash With the GAGDC and there is nothing dirty about this.
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2016 Community Grand Rounds Youth Summit TODAY!
- May 19, 2016
The May 19, 2016 Community Grand Rounds will be a youth summit focusing on obesity, asthma, CPR, sexually transmitted diseases/infections. The event will include presentations from various youth groups***Dinner will be served. Early arrival is strongly suggested.*** For additional information please contact Natalie Watson at 773-834-9770 or RSVP at RSVP for YOUTH SUMMIT!
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COMEd's CONSTRUCT Inaugural 2016 Graduation Ceremony
- May 13, 2016
Today, ComEd celebrates another first, at their new training center, making yet another SMART Chicago move! Chicago young adults graduate the CONSTRUCT, a program designed to increase the pool of qualified, minority candidates for construction jobs in Illinois.
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The 77 Beats (Music, Food, and Chicago's Neighborhood Culture)
- Thomas Moes, May 13, 2016
Chicago is famously a "city of neighborhoods," each of which has its own character. In 2016 Old Town School of Folk Music intends to celebrate the unique culture of each of these neighborhoods through The 77 Beats - a year-long exploration of Chicago's music and food. See details...
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After School Matters, MAPSCorps STEM Summer Job APPLY NOW!
- May 11, 2016
Teen applications for After School Matters MAPSCorps 2016! If you are interested in STEM and your community, APPLY FOR MAPSCorps @ Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation before the deadline! Read full article for info and to see how to apply...
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HURRY, Auburn Gresham $1 Large Lot Purchase Program Ends May 15th!
- May 11, 2016
If you own land in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood, you can buy up two vacant lots from the City of Chicago for $1 a lot. Go to https://largelots.org/apply/ and follow the simple 3 Steps to apply! The lots must be on the same block as land you already own. Only one application will be accepted per property deed.
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The Earle STEM Academy Girls' Chess Team Won First Place At Nationals
- Reprinted from DNAInfo Andrea V. Watson, May 3, 2016
The Earle STEM Academy girls' chess team won first place in late April, at a recent All-Girls National Chess Tournament in Chicago!
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City Colleges of Chicago Celebrates 2016 Graduating Class with Former U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan
- City Colleges of Chicago, May 2, 2016
Graduates of City Colleges of Chicago are getting ready to head off to in-demand careers or transfer to four-year colleges after receiving their associate degrees April 30th at the 2016 City Colleges of Chicago commencement ceremony at the UIC Pavilion.
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Join Carl West's Community Health Focus Hour, Saturday April 30 on WVON
- TBTNEWS ALERT, reprint April 29, 2016, Apr 29, 2016
Part II of the discussion of Get CARE, the University of Chicago Medicine's historic plan to strengthen access to care on Chicago's South Side.
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Happy Earth Day!
- Apr 22, 2016
Greater Auburn Gresham residents, businesses and partner organizations, let's continue to promote a cleana and green enviroment and work together to promote #healthy and sustainable communities across #Chicago and the world.
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Internship Fair & Career Opportunities April 29th!
- Domini Gamble, Apr 22, 2016
Calling all students in college or preparing to enter college in the fall, 21st Ward Alderman Howard B. Brookins Jr. and Chicago Park District invites you to an Internship Fair & Career Opportunities, April 29th, 2016, from 10am to 2pm, at the Foster Park Field House.
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Nonprofit "U": Hitting the "Reset" Button in North Lawndale
- Valerie F. Leonard, Apr 22, 2016
Rodney Brown and Dennis Deer will be guests on the Nonprofit “U” radio blog talk show on Monday, April 25 from 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Nonprofit "U" is an online forum where nonprofit stakeholders can discuss the latest developments in the sector and increase their capacity to serve their clients and build sustainable communities. Valerie F. Leonard, an expert in community and organizational development is the host. The show will stream live from BlogTalkRadio.com/nonprofit_u. The archived podcast will be available on BlogTalkRadio, Valeriefleonard.com/NonprofitU, iTunes and Stitcher.