Neighborhood News
Institute Brings Women Construction Leaders To Board, Launches New Vocational Training
Jazmira Bota and Jessica Wolak have joined the board of the National Latino Education Institute (NLEI), which is continuing its successful programs and launching new ones to support careers in construction and culinary arts.
- New board members Jazmira Bota and Jessica Wolak have joined the board of the National Latino Education Institute (NLEI).
- McKinley Park neighborhood-based vocational school launches new programs for careers in construction and culinary arts.
- Non-profit institute continues successful programs like its ENERGIA training for careers in sustainable energy.
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Ramirez Inaugurated as 12th Ward Alderwoman at William McKinley Memorial
12th Ward Alderwoman Julia Ramirez began her term with a swearing-in ceremony on Monday, May 15, 2023, in front of the William McKinley Memorial in McKinley Park, announcing participatory budgeting for the 12th Ward.
- Julia Ramirez begins term as 12th Ward alderwoman with swearing-in ceremony at William McKinley Memorial in McKinley Park.
- Ramirez announces that the 12th Ward will have participatory budgeting for the first time.
- New 12th Ward service office is now open at 3868 S. Archer Ave. in the Brighton Park neighborhood.
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35th Street Upzoning Aims to Jump-Start Commercial Development
A recent proposal by 12th Ward Alderwoman Anabel Abarca to add business zoning to the 35th Street corridor received nods and consideration from 11th Ward Alderwoman Nicole Lee and incoming 12th Ward Alderwoman Julia Ramirez.
- 12th Ward Alderwoman Anabel Abarca submits rezoning proposal for 35th Street between Archer Avenue and Paulina Street.
- Rezoning receives nods and consideration from 11th Ward Alderwoman Nicole Lee and incoming 12th Ward Alderwoman Julia Ramirez.
- UIC student summer program also examining 35th Street redevelopment opportunities.
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Education Conference Lands at Aviation Institute
The Chicago campus of the Aviation Institute of Maintenance hosted the Aviation Technician Education Council's annual confab, a major get-together of educators and institutions that train aerospace mechanics for a hungry labor market.
- Aviation Institute of Maintenance hosts annual confab of the Aviation Technician Education Council.
- Conference brings together educators and institutions to educate mechanics for the hungry aerospace labor market.
- Integration with high schools, city colleges and trades programs creates an educational ecosystem, says keynote speaker.
Youth Baseball, Softball League Celebrates Opening Day
The Omega Delta Youth Baseball & Softball League paraded through Chicago's McKinley Park neighborhood on Saturday, April 29, ending at the league's home at Hoyne Park for an opening ceremony and the first games of the season.
- Parade through Chicago's McKinley Park neighborhood kicks off opening day festivities for Omega Delta Youth Baseball & Softball League.
- Hoyne Park ceremony features elected officials and annual pledges by players, parents and coaches.
- Team and park now has a batting cage thanks to Chicago Cubs Charities.
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