Chicago is the home of Saul Alinsky—style community organizing. Now you can get that kind of training and turn around and move your neighborhood and community forward. The Community Renewal Society’s flagship three-day training identifies key organizing principles, how values influence those principles and how you can become an effective organizer and leader. Civic...
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Image via Wikipedia The results are of water quality are in, and Minnesota ranked first for the Great Lakes states — and 12th overall. Illinois was last in the region and 28th overall. Five percent of Minnesota’s samples exceeded the federal standard compared to 16 percent of Illinois’. But beach experts say that states that...
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On Saturday there is going to be another Air and Water Show in Chicago, this one will not shock and awe its viewers with displays of military equipment that are paid for by your tax money. Instead, it will bring the question of how clean the air we breathe is, and why there is...
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Escape the heat of August, and empower yourself with two days of films about the empowerment of women. These films will highlight a myriad of issues that affect women in the U.S. and across the globe. The films are free and open to the public, and after each film their will be an opportunity...
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Sometimes we hear about interesting events just as they are about to happen. This leaves not much time for reporting, but we would like to get the word out anyway. We are always looking for quality, low-cost or free events. We encourage you to send us a voice report (call it in at 312...
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Chicago Premiere TONIGHT (August 10th) The City of Chicago will host a Carbon Nation Celebration to celebrate the power of every-day climate change solutions for families, businesses and citizens.  The event will include: Performances by comedian Hal Sparks and the Happiness Club. Family activities and exhibits from the Museum of Science and industry. Celebrity...
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Grrls Game On! 3G Summit Announced for August 2010 | 3G Summit. The 3G Summit “On August 12-15, 2010, the Department of Interactive Arts & Media and the Ellen Stone Belic Institute for the Study of Women & Gender in the Arts & Media, at Columbia College Chicago, will join in presenting the 3G Summit: The...
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AREA Chicago is pleased to announce it’s second annual art show and auction, featuring work inspired by Chicago and made by artists living in the city. The event will feature paintings, sculptures, photographs, and more, with starting bids as low as $5.The art sale is will take place Saturday, August 7, from 4 p.m...
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UPDATE:  Seward Park Takes First Windy City Sluggers Softball Championship Title Since mid-summer, eight city teams, made up of CHA 13- to 15-year-old boys and girls, competed for a spot in the Windy City Sluggers League playoffs. Qualifying from the South Division were teams from Carver Park and Taylor Park, while Seward Park and...
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The University of Illinois’ Latina/Latino Alumni Association (LLAA) today announced its special guests speakers for their upcoming “Success in Government” networking event. The free event will be held at V-live/Fuego on July 29, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.  All Chicagoland professionals are invited for an evening of networking, appetizers and cocktails.  Our...
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