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How are you honoring Brown v. Board today?How are you honoring Brown v. Board today?

Youth, Education—Today marks the 58th anniversary of Brown v. Board, the historic Supreme Court decision that declared that racially segregated schools in the United States were "inherently unequal," and abolished… Continue

City business plan competition extended to JulyCity business plan competition extended to July

Community Events, Local Businesses—Do you have a great business idea? The City wants to hear it.

2012 trolley tours to debut in July2012 trolley tours to debut in July

Community Events—The 2012 community tours through the Chicago and West Lawn neighborhoods will take place July 12 and July 26, 2012.

Get your business on TVGet your business on TV

Computers and Digital Technology, Local Businesses—Enter the City Treasurer's Office latest contest, "TV Time for Small Business."

ACCION and Samuel Adams team up to support small businessesACCION and Samuel Adams team up to support small businesses

Local Businesses—ACCION and Samuel Adams are teaming up to help support food, beverage and hospitality small business owners.

VOYCE wins pilot of student feedback in new teacher evaluation system at Chicago Public Schools!VOYCE wins pilot of student feedback in new teacher evaluation system at Chicago Public Schools!

Youth, Education—Chicago Public Schools recently announced that its new teacher evaluation framework will include a pilot of student feedback at all CPS high schools.

Learn the ins and outs of buying and owning a homeLearn the ins and outs of buying and owning a home

Education, Housing, Community Events—Whether you currently own a home or looking to buy one, these free classes will prove to be invaluable.

Fifth annual Business Development Month set to beginFifth annual Business Development Month set to begin

Local Businesses—Join Ald. Toni Foulkes (15th) and City Treasurer Stephanie Neely as they celebrate the start of Fifth Annual Business Development Month.

Community searches for answers in wake of shootingCommunity searches for answers in wake of shooting

Education, Community Events—Ever since a first grader was shot outside Morrill Elementary School late last week, school officials, community organizations, police and parents have rallied together to make sure incidents like… Continue

Longer school day to be finalizedLonger school day to be finalized

Education—By the end of April schedules and budgets for all Chicago Public Schools are set to be finalized for the upcoming 2012-2013 school year.

Gage Park Students Defend Neighborhood Children from BullyingGage Park Students Defend Neighborhood Children from Bullying

Youth, Safety, Education—Bullying is a serious problem affecting our community and communities all across the globe. In honor of the Nobel Peace Prize Laureates visiting Chicago next month, Gage Park High School students… Continue

Gov. Quinn establishes mortgage relief projectGov. Quinn establishes mortgage relief project

Housing, Community Events—Governor Pat Quinn has recently established the Mortgage Relief Project to help lower mortgage payments and avoid foreclosures. Representatives from the project will be visiting Chicago's Kennedy… Continue

SWOP challenges banks in fight against foreclosure crisisSWOP challenges banks in fight against foreclosure crisis

Housing—The Southwest Organizing Project, a local non-profit, is dedicated to building a broad-based organization of churches, mosques, schools and other institutions in Southwest Chicago, which will enable… Continue

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