Childhood friends Milton Latrell and Christopher Brackenridge both grew up with moms who worked as seamstresses and helped them understand the power of well-fitting clothing. Nearly 15 years ago, the childhood friends decided to pursue their shared passion for fashion and went…
December 10, 2021
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When Robert Guzman joined CCLC in 2018, he was the only Career Pathways Navigator at the Near West American Job Center, a comprehensive one-stop hub in Pilsen for adult education providers. He helped to establish the Career Pathways model by working as a liaison between adult…
December 3, 2021
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A.M. Money, A Student Loan Provider Based In Chicago, Has Announced An Agreement With The Robert R. McCormick Foundation To Establish A $1 Million Loan Loss Reserve In Support Of…
October 8, 2021
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At Mercy Home for Boys & Girls, we take pride in being among today’s leaders in trauma-informed care to help kids in Chicago heal from abuse, neglect, housing instability, and…
September 14, 2021
In the Headlines
Everyone deserves to have a good job, and everyone deserves to eat well. That has been the vision of Growing Home since its founding in 2005. As the first high-production…
December 21, 2020
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As an alumna of a high school operated by Instituto del Progresso, former participant of various educational programs and previous volunteer, Diana Alpizar exemplifies the family style approach that is…
December 17, 2020
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When Veronica Sanchez joined the Chicago Commons team in March 2020 after moving on from her human resources job in the for-profit sector, she did not anticipate she would need…
December 14, 2020
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For 36 years, Tess Porter has owned and managed Tess’ Style Shop at the intersection of Garfield Boulevard and South Ashland Avenue. She’s seen iconic, name-brand businesses — signs with…
December 7, 2020
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Small business owners know the necessity of networking: Mixing with other entrepreneurs, swapping business cards and sharing ideas can make the road to success a little more even and a…
December 1, 2020
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Located between the Marshall Square and Pilsen neighborhoods, Instituto del Progreso Latino has been a significant pillar in workforce development and advancing education among the Latino community. In addition to…
November 30, 2020
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