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Celebrate the 150th Year of the 13th Amendment with the Illinois Amistad Commission and the DuSable Museum of African American History
- Feb 16, 2015
Celebrate the 150th Year of the 13th Amendment with the Illinois Amistad Commission and the DuSable Museum of African American History on Saturday, February 21, 2015 at 740 East 56th Place, 1:00 pm. Please call 773.947.0600 for more information.
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Chicago-Area Teens Explore Unexpected STEM Careers in the Music Industry
- Feb 16, 2015
ComEd partners with The Remix Project Chicago to launch its “Power of Possibilities” campaign honoring Black History Month
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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 platform in which to connect with family & friends, churches and people without obscene or offensive media. – Register at http://myspaceforgrace.com
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ComEd Celebrates Black History Month
- Feb 13, 2015
In celebration of Black history Month, ComEd and its parent company, Exelon, held its annual Signature Event.
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Auburn Greshm Free Tax Site Open!
- Feb 12, 2015
The Auburn Gresham FREE Tax Site is open every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday until April 15th! We provide free tax help to Families with incomes up to $50,000 and Individuals with incomes up to $25,000. Come early! Line forms at the GADC intake area, at 7903 S. Racine. The DOORS OPEN at 5:30pm on Mondays and Wednesdays and Saturdays at 10:00am. This FREE service is based on a first come, first served basis. Be sure to come earlier to hold your spot in line.
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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.
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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. ""The Entrepreneur-in-Residence program provides another important resource at 1871 to support underserved communities across Chicago,"" added 1871 CEO Howard A. Tullman.
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Project HOOD and IDES Back on Track Hiring Event
- Corey Brooks nbcsocialmediateam@gmail.com, Feb 6, 2015
Illinois Department of Employment Security for our first annual Bonus On Track Hiring Event. A job fair with many Chicago land employers conducting on the spot interviews and will offer on the spot hiring. At New Beginnings Church Chicago, 6620 S. King Drive, 10am - 3pm, February 17th. Register today by visiting www.projecthood.org if you are a job seeker or an employer interested in participating.
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GOV. RAUNER, DON’T CUT YOUTH PROGRAMS!
- Pamela D. M. Bosley, Violence Prevention Manager, Feb 5, 2015
The BRAVE Youth Leaders of the ARK of Saint will join with youth from around Chicago who have been effected by the after school and youth programming cuts by Governor Rauner. Join us today for a "Youth Press Conference," at Saint Sabina, 1210 W. 78th place., Thursday, February 5, 2015, at 6pm.
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Special Screening and Discussion "I Am For Peace" Documentary Film
- Feb 4, 2015
I Am For Peace (2014) -- Documentary Film for Peace, FEB 18 -- 7PM; Salem Baptist Church/House of Hope.
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Mariano’s Opens 30th Location in Evergreen Park
- reprinted from oundy’s, Inc. February 2, 2015 8:00 AM, Feb 3, 2015
Roundy’s, Inc. (“Roundy’s”) (RNDY), a leading grocer in the Midwest, welcomed customers to its newest Mariano’s location in Evergreen Park, Ill., at 6 a.m. February 3, 2015. Located at 2559 West 95th Street, near the corner of 95th Street and South Maplewood Ave., Mariano’s will offer Evergreen Park and nearby south Chicago neighborhoods fresh, local and exclusive grocery offerings.
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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 celebrate the good in the community by sharing stories and events all month on www.auburngreshamportal.org!
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Chicago Urban League Youth Employment Hearing: A Smart Investment Youth
- Laurie Glenn, Jan 29, 2015
Youth Employment: A Smart Investment Youth Hearing, is dialogue between youth and legislators and key officials, on Friday, January 30, 2015, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., Chicago Urban League, 4510 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL. For more information contact Jack Wuest 312-259-2360.
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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 said. Once tested, the program will expand to at least three more communities. Each pilot location will circulate about 100 hotspot devices and staff in-library experts to teach digital skills."
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Unflinching in The Fight Against Fraud
- mayra salazar, Jan 28, 2015
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Annual Public Lecture | Dr. Cornel West Discusses His New Book
- Jan 28, 2015
The center for the study of race, politics and culture presents its annual public lecture, Dr. Cornel West dicusses his book, "The Radical King," Sunday, Feb. 1st, 2pm, at Rockefeller Memorial Chapel, 5850 S. Woodlawn.
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Chicago Area Utilities Join Forces to Help Families Save Electricity and Natural Gas
- Jan 28, 2015
Nearly 5,000 Chicago fifth grade students are becoming Super Energy Savers through a joint education program offered by ComEd and Peoples Gas. Super Savers, a FREE science, engineering and mathematics (STEM) based curriculum, developed for fifth grade students, will teach thousands of students about the importance of energy efficiency, and allow them to share money- and energy-saving tips with their families.
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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.
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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 1.7 percent.
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February Fireside Chat: Real "Safety Techniques" For the New Year!
- Jan 27, 2015
Last year, we held a popular Fireside Chat topic, to discuss "SAFETY" in our community. Back by popular demand "Safety Techniques" with Herman Nelson, will be held Tuesday, February 3rd, 2:30pm, at 7801 S. State, Urban Partnership Community Room. RSVP 773-483-3696. Open to the public, so please spread the word!
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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 Candidates About Their Vision For A Unified City
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Seeking Outreach Worker for Courage To Love Community Health Project
- Jan 26, 2015
The Courage to Love Project is seeking experienced highly organized and motivated individuals to support our program outreach activity in the Auburn Gresham community. This is a part-time position to start immediately for approximately 6 weeks, 20 hours per week. (February 2015 through approximately beginning April 2015). Contact Norma Sanders at 773.483.3696
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Teen and Adult Hero In The Hood Nominations!
- Jan 23, 2015
Know any teens and adult heroes who have served the community recently? Nominate a teen or adult hero today at !
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City of Chicago, Business Affairs & Consumer Protection FEBRUARY CALENDAR Free Workshops
- Jan 22, 2015
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The City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection (BACP) offers FREEbusiness workshops every Wednesday and Friday at City Hall, 8th Floor. To register for a workshop call 312-744-2086. You also can register by emailing BACPoutreach@cityofchicago.org. |
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The School Project * Aftermath of Chicago's 2013 School Closings
- Emily Strong, Jan 21, 2015, 1 comment
The School Project teams up with University of Chicago’s Consortium on Chicago School Research to revisit the aftermath of Chicago’s 2013 school closings. Second segment of unprecedented collaboration between Chicago’s top documentary and media companies premieres at University of Chicago on January 22nd.