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Auburn Gresham Digital Youth Network Sends Condolences for "Brother Mike" Hawkins
- reprint from The Reader Posted by Leor Galil on Fri, Dec 5, 2014 at 3:45 PM, Dec 8, 2014
Chicago poet, activist, mentor, and multimedia educator Mike Hawkins, better known as Brother Mike, has died at age 38, according to several sources close to Hawkins. Brother Mike's services are Wednesday December 10th 11am-2pm Second Baptist Church, 1717 Benson Ave Evanston, IL. Celebration of Life, December 21st, 2-8pm Little Black Pearl, 1060 E. 47th.
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ComEd Donates $300,000 for Special Holiday Assistance to Help Senior Citizens Pay Their Electric Bill
- Dec 2, 2014
Financial assistance helps customers in need this holiday season
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Let's Kick Obesity To The Curb!
- Dec 2, 2014
Join the University of Chicago Medicine and Community Partners for this important conversation: Let's Kick Obesity To The Curb!
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The Avenue Academy of Beauty and Culture
- Nov 29, 2014, make a comment
The Avenue Academy of Beauty and Culture staff has been in the beauty industry for 20 years plus and actively monitors current hair styling trends in order to remain current and up to date.
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Faces And Facts Tell The Story Of Disability
- mayra salazar, Nov 28, 2014
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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 representative payee.
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Smart Stocking Stuffers - Give The Gift Of Energy With A ComEd Gift Certificate
- Nov 26, 2014
ComEd has a unique stocking stuffer that could help make the holiday season a little brighter for your loved ones. The company offers gift certificates that can be used to help a friend or family member pay their electric bill.
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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 November 29th is Small Business Saturday®, a day to celebrate and support the local small businesses that boost the economy and invigorate neighborhoods across the city and country.
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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 football teams, respectively, to the reach IHSA state semifinals after both schools won their quarterfinal matchups Saturday."
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Serving Veterans On Veterans Day And Always
- mayra salazar, Nov 14, 2014
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CHA 3 Waitlists. 1 Form.
- Nov 13, 2014
Looking for affordable housing? The CHA (Chicago Housing Authority) Waitlis Lottery Registration is open until November 24th. Easy Free an convenient online registration. Visit www.thechawaitlist.org or Call 312-971-7700
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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 predict success in high school and college.
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Comcast Helping CBOs And Students Get Connected
- Nov 12, 2014
Internet access at home and in the community is crucial for Chicago students. Comcast has been helping families gain access to the Internet at home and elsewhere in their communities via Internet Essentials.
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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.
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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 businesses, as part of the "SHOP SOUTH" campaign. Free parking, shopping bucks, small donation for admission, over 15+ local independent businesses ready for you to Shop Local!
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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 want to be heard. Take the a few minutes to take the survey. We thank you in advannce!
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The 3rd Annual Diabetes Cook Off At Washburne Culinary Institute
- Nov 11, 2014
The 3rd Annual Diabetes Cook Off! A FREE, OPEN Community Event, Try Delicious, Healthy Recipes, Cheer Amateur Chefs, See How Easy Healthy Cooking Can Be. Saturday, November 15, 2014, Washburne Culinary Institute, 740 W. 63rd St., Building U, Open to the Public at 12:30am.
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CHIdeas? Add Your Voice To The Conversation!
- Nov 10, 2014
CHIdeas.org is an online platform where government and citizens work together to address civic challenges. Visit the site CHIdeas.org to see what issues your community is discussing today!
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Know Your History, Honoring Freedom
- Nov 10, 2014
Know Your History, a Salute to Veterans Everywhere, "Honoring Freedom," NOVEMBER 11, 2014 and Everyday. THANK YOU TO ALL WHO SERVED!
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Can White Newsrooms Tell Chicago's Story?
- Community Media Workshop, Nov 7, 2014
Join us for a discussion about where minority journalists fit into today's newsrooms. What are your responsibilities? What does the future look like? Tuesday, Dec. 2, 6 - 9 pm, Columbia College Chicago Room 219, 33 E. Congress Pkwy. Chicago, IL
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Nov 10-15 & 17, 2014 Supporting Diabetes Awareness Week
- Nov 3, 2014
This November, in recognition of National Diabetes Awareness Month, Near North Health Services Corporation will host its 12th Annual Diabetes Awareness Week at our 9 locations throughout Chicago. Free and confidential health screenings for Blood Sugar, Blood Pressure, and Body Mass Index. Educational workshops, diabetic- friendly cooking demonstrations, and giveaways will also be provided.
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Let’s Talk About Medicare
- mayra salazar, Oct 30, 2014
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A Groundbreaking Wednesday in Englewood
- Oct 30, 2014
A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Wednesday, October 29 for the St. Bernard Hospital Ambulatory Care Center.
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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 Foster Park at 1440 W. 84th St. The cost of the haunted house is $3 per person.
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New health care services coming to Englewood
- Oct 28, 2014
St. Bernard Hospital will break ground on its new Ambulatory Care Center on Wednesday, October 29 at 10 a.m., at the corner of 63rd Street and Stewart Avenue in Chicago.