Entrepreneur Nicole Jones Speaks to Young People at Thurgood Marshall Library – January 12th
Honoring Joe Small – Chicago’s Oldest Roller Skater
I got word that Mr. Joe Smalls, Chicago’s oldest roller skater, died on Saturday, January 8, 2011 at age 89. I don’t know the last time he put on his wheels, but he was at the rinks faithfully every week when he wasn’t experiencing health challenges. He will be
2011 Cook County Forest Preserve Permits Are Available
Visit the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to get your picnic permit. Hurry and get yours!
FREE Training for Teens ages 12 – 17 in Englewood to Become Youth Reporters
Tired of all the negative news about the Englewood neighborhood? Media-N-Motion is offering a FREE 8-week mass media program for teens ages 12 – 17 to become youth reporters and find the stories in their communities that don’t make the news. Participants will learn how to tell these stories through podcasts, videos, newsletters, and more! Read More →
Temporary Desktop Support Tech Position at Navy Pier – Position Closes January 12th
More Than 200 Laws Hit the Books in Illinois on January 1, 2011
While I could not find the site that provided all the laws, The Carmi Times has quite an extensive listing. If anyone knows the link to the actual government site, please let me know. This is way interesting. What are your thoughts on this list? Are there any particular laws that ticked you off, made Read More →
Illinois Early Childhood Fellows – Deadline February 18, 2011
Emerging leader. Solid credentials and experience. Imagines shaping the policies and leading the organizations that work to improve early childhood care and education in Illinois. Determined to make a difference. Illinois Early Childhood Fellows prepares diverse new leaders for the field of early childhood policy in Illinois. Fellows work for two years in a leading Read More →
LEAD Summer Programs for High School Students – Deadline January 25, 2011
Do you know any academically strong high school students with great leadership potential? If so, we have great news for you! LEAD is currently accepting applications for our three summer programs: LEAD Business, LEAD Engineering, and LEAD Global. LEAD Business (SBI): Available for high school juniors with a 3.0 GPA or better who are involved Read More →
Interested in an Internship with the Federal Government?
Are you interested in interning for the federal government? Well, check out the Federal Internship Directory on Making the Difference. They not only provide job listings, they also give insight on the types of jobs available as well as why you should consider public service. Go to Making the Difference to find out opportunities Read More →
FREE Chicago Urban Education Forum at Kennedy King College – January 6, 2011