IMPORTANT INFO: Violence Stops Here Showcase Date
Youth have more time to enter the 2012 Violence Stops Here contest and compete for the $2,500 cash scholarship.
Community Highlights
Don’t Let Identity Thieves Trick You
Identity theft is a real threat. Identity thieves victimize millions of people each year. Don’t be tricked by identity thieves; take the proper precautions. If you think you’ve been the victim of an identity thief, you should contact the Federal Trade Commission at 1-877-IDTHEFT (1-877-438-4338); TTY 1-866-653-4261. Or you go to www.idtheft.gov and click on the link for “Report Identity Theft.”
Free Diabetes and Kidney Screening!
Free Diabetes and Kidney Screening
SEASONAL HIRING EVENT OVER 200 RETAIL JOB OPENINGS WITH MAJOR CHICAGO RETAILERS – Nov. 2, 2012
Seasonal, seasonal-to-perm and part-time job openings
Illinois State Senator Jacqueline Y. Collins Commends World Champion Gymnast Gabrielle Douglas
On October 15, Illinois State Senator Jacqueline Y. Collins attended an event in Gary, Indiana, honoring Olympic gold medal-winning gymnast Gabrielle Douglas.
Youth Contest Deadline Extended
The deadline for the Violence Stops Here contest has been extended. Participating youth have until midnight October 31st to submit their video entries to ViolenceStops.com.
St. Bernard Hospital Holds Health Fair for School Kids
St. Bernard Hospital along with Illinois State Representative Esther Golar (D), will host a free health fair for school-age children on Saturday October 13, 2012 from 10am until 4pm.
Volunteer at Fairfield Elementary – Help Students Become Published Authors!
Open Books, a literacy non-profit organization and social venture in Chicago, is bringingReadThenWrite, a reading, writing, and publishing experience for teens, to Fairfield Elementary in Chicago Lawn this month.
Perspectives Graduate Nakeya Boyles Spirit of Giving: She Chooses to Participate
Nakeya Boyles, 18, is one of the older students who mentors underclassmen. A former hedge fund manager says he is passionate about three things: politics, education, and entrepreneurship.
Chicago Architecture Foundation CITY WIDE Open House!
Chicago Architecture Foundation’s Open House Chicago is a free public event that offers behind-the-scenes access to over 150 buildings across Chicago