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Sept. 22, 2008 – The Cook County Board of Commissioners approved Wednesday a resolution calling for a statewide moratorium on home foreclosures, a move that some say has more bark than bite. County Board President Todd H. Stroger first called for the moratorium last week. On Wednesday, he gained the full support of the...
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While it has been a struggle to vote in the US at times, today, whether you are a man or woman, no matter your race, as long as you are a citizen, voting is as easy as clicking a couple of buttons. This presidential season has captured the interest of many young people. Whether...
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Bruce Montgomery, Producer & Host Technology Access TV sends this via Bronzecomm, an email newsletter by Raynard Hall. Read about Google scholarships for study and travel. Google Scholarships
As part of Google's ongoing commitment to advancing computing and technology, they provide scholarships to encourage students to excel in their studies and become active role...
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Story by Esther J. Cepeda of 600 Words and Pregunta Del Dia Sept. 19, 2008 – Look around the office — the work landscape has changed dramatically in the last ten years. You’ve got Mary yakking with Laqueesha about what was on Oprah yesterday and Mario discussing Sunday’s Bears game with John, while Maalik,...
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Sept. 18, 2008 – In 1978, while most environmentalists focused on preserving natural areas, a small group of young people opened an office on Chicago's West Side, where they started working with neighborhood organizations to promote community gardens. Thirty years later, the Center for Neighborhood Technology (CNT) has compiled an impressive record of achievement...
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Sept. 17, 2008 – Standing united in City Hall last Wednesday, the same day the Illinois House was called back for special session, several aldermen urged state lawmakers to reinstate $55.2 million in funding for substance abuse programs in Illinois. The funding, originally included in the state budget, was vetoed by Gov. Rod Blagojevich...
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From the Chicago Tribune comes this story about the possible downside to "Olympic Fever" in Chicago by Susan Chandler. To neighborhood residents, this is an important issue. In July and August, U. of C. made its first foray beyond its western border, which runs up against sprawling Washington Park, buying five parcels of commercial...
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Sept. 16, 2008 – Residents concerned about their safety in a Northside neighborhood will have an unorthodox opportunity to show their concern about crime in the area. Residents of the Triangle Neighborhood, which is bounded by Clark Street, Halsted Street and Addison Street, will have an opportunity to meet with their local police officers...
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by Ed Finkel of LISC Chicago. Sept. 15, 2008 – East Garfield Park residents and leaders gathered on August 30 for the ribbon-cutting on a new mural, constructed this summer by 15 high school students under the tutelage of local muralist Gerry Lang, located across from the newly installed plaza at California Avenue, Madison...
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by Heidi M. Stallings Sept. 12, 2008 – A plan to build a residential retirement community on the city’s Southwest Side for nuns and non-Catholics alike was approved by the full Chicago City Council Wednesday, but a local mayor may try to take legal action against the construction of the proposed center. The site,...
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