17th Ward “Alderman on the Block”
CAN TV, Community Highlights—
Come out and meet your 17th Ward Alderman, Saturday, August 26th, corner of 76th Parnell, 9am - 10am.
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Brainerd Park Apartments Ground Breaking Ceremony
CAN TV, Community Highlights, Housing/Real Estate—
Brainerd Park Apartments will be 36 brand new apartment units opening in late summer 2018. Join us for the ground breaking ceremony, August 25, 2017, 8920 S. Loomis, 10am - 11:00 am.
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“Stay Woke” When Preparing Your Kids To Go Back To School
Community Highlights, Education Initiatives—
It’s that time again—back-to-school. And although parents are busying themselves purchasing school clothes and supplies—or lining up for one of the giveaways– it’s also time for parents to “stay woke” when preparing their kids to go back to school.
ContinueHere’s how to have a healthier work day
Healthcare/Health Resources—
Focusing on fitness while you’re on the clock and off could help you earn healthy benefits
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Save it for Some Rainy Play
City of Chicago, Community Highlights, Education Initiatives—
Multi-generational physical activity event connects neighbors to their local school, in Auburn Gresham's PlayStreets activations.
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Here’s How To Get A Free Backpack From The Majostee Allstars
Community Highlights, Education Initiatives—
The backpacks will be available during several events leading up to Sept. 5.
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Wait, did you say you just WAIVED all the taxes?
Business News, City of Chicago, Community Highlights, Government Resources and Services, Housing/Real Estate—
Ever notice a nice-looking house or building which has been vacant for years and no one seems to know why? Read this post on the Cook County Land Bank Authority!
ContinueDeadline for City Colleges of Chicago Fall Term 2017 Nears – Register by August 21
Education Initiatives—
The registration deadline for the 16-week Fall Term for City Colleges of Chicago's seven campuses - Harold Washington College, Harry S Truman College, Kennedy-King College, Malcolm X College, Olive-Harvey College and Wilbur Wright College - is Monday, August 21, 2017.
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Mayor Emanuel’s Neighborhood Opportunity Fund Is Open For Applications!
Business News, City of Chicago, Community Highlights, Government Resources and Services—
The Neighborhood Opportunity Fund is a new grant to help strengthen our commercial corridors on Chicago's South, Southwest and West Sides. The NOF grant cycle is now open.
ContinueTake Your Job Search to the Next Level
Workforce and Career Development—
Are you currently unemployed or underemployed? Do you find yourself overwhelmed by job searching? Are you struggling to find a way to get your resume noticed? Let Skills for Chicagoland’s Future get you back to work.
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