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February 22, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Last night, President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama hosted an incredible group of performers for a night of blues music as part of the PBS "In Performance at the White House" series. continue reading »
February 22, 2012 | by Stateline by Daniel C. Vock
While some states are increasing their spending levels for the first time since the recession began, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn will be presenting a much less optimistic scenario when he unveils his fiscal 2013 budget on Wednesday continue reading »
February 17, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Earlier this week, former NASA astronaut Jose Hernandez to a number of Latino high school students in Chicago. Hernandez told the students at the 2012 Student Lead continue reading »
February 15, 2012 | by HS News Staff
New Ordinance Installs Safeguards Against Predatory Tax Preparers; Empowers City to Investigate and Prosecute Tax Preparation Businesses for Deceptive Practices continue reading »
February 13, 2012 | by HS News Staff
The three-day World Summit, themed “Speak Up, Speak Out for Freedom and Rights,” will occur April 23-25 and will feature moderated discussions with Nobel Peace Laureates that will be webcast around the world continue reading »
February 11, 2012 | by The Hispanic Times
ELECTION: There are only 49 days left until the Primary Election scheduled for Tuesday, March 20, 2012. The deadline to register to vote is Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012. If you are eligible to vote, you can register at continue reading »
February 10, 2012 | by HS News Staff
In CPS, 12 percent of English-language learners are in the middle grades, and many are at risk of failing in high school. Why? Middle-grades bilingual students present two challenges to schools: teaching adequate English as well as incr continue reading »
February 9, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Attorney General Lisa Madigan today joined with her counterparts in other states and the federal government to announce a $25 billion settlement with the nation’s five largest bank mortgage servicers over allegations of widespread “robo-signing” continue reading »
February 8, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Chicago City Clerk Susana Mendoza has begun an investigation into whether a student-submitted design for the new city stickers shows hands making gang signs. continue reading »
February 6, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Heart Disease is the #1 Cause of Death in the United States and in Chicago. The Chicago Department of Public Health is participating in National Wear Red Day on Friday, February 3 by asking C continue reading »
February 3, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Implements Plan to Expedite Permits for Buildings Undertaking Life Safety Upgrades;Sends Notifications Reminding Building Owners of Upcoming February Deadline continue reading »
February 2, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Officer’s Star is 482 to be Honored. Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy and the Chicago Police Department today honored fallen officer Paul W. Nauden, continue reading »
February 2, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Starting in March, city-sponsored tours will offer a new view of Chicago's Hispanic neighborhoods, including their wide cultural, historic and gastronomic offerings. continue reading »
February 1, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Streamlined Organization will Save $1.3 Million that will be Reinvested in National and International Marketing Campaigns to Draw Visitors. Mayor Emanuel today launched a new tourism organization for the city of Chicago continue reading »
January 30, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Volunteers Working to Help a Scouter and His Family Face the Challenges of Cancer. Scouts and Scouters on Chicago’s Northwest Side are coming together between 8:30 a.m. and noon on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, at St. Pasc continue reading »
