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Opportunity for Passionate & Budding Citizen Journalists

Looxcie, Inc., makers of the wearable POV social video cam, is currently accepting applications for their Citizen Journalism Program, and is looking for you!   Looxcie is offering their award-winning cam, free companion apps, device accessories and services to a select group of citizen journalists …

Awareness

Pedal the Parks this Saturday!

From the community -  Dust off that bike, pump up those tires, find your helmet, check your brakes and enjoy the day riding from park to park in scenic Lincolnwood.  On May 19, 2012 the Lincolnwood Parks and Recreation Department is planning a “Pedal the Parks” event for families and friends of all…

Social Services

SWANCC Hosts Document Destruction Event in Winnetka

According to a SWANCC press release: "This spring, summer and fall, the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC) will be sponsoring 15 Document Destruction Events (DDE) to assist residents with recycling out-dated or sensitive documents.  There is no cost to participate, but residents …

Accomplishments

Skokie Resident is Guest on State Bar Cable Show

Skokie resident Mark Kammerer, MS, LCPC, director of Drug Treatment Programs/Narcotics for the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office, Prosecution’s Bureau, will appear on “Veterans Court,” a half-hour program presented by “Illinois Law,” a cable production of the Illinois State Bar Association (…

Local Connections

What’s Happening at Oakton Community College, May 17, 2012

The following information was submitted by Oakton Community College. Former Oakton Student Wins Pulitzer Prize Former Oakton student John Sullivan co-led the team of Philadelphia Inquirer reporters that won the Pulitzer Prize for Public Service journalism on April 16. An Evanston resident who now …

Awareness

Atty Jeffery Leving Discusses New Book How to Be a Good Divorced Dad on Connecticut’s 1310AM

Critically acclaimed author and noted matrimonial attorney Jeffery M. Leving joins Mark Wayne’s Old New England radio show Thursday, May 17, at 7:40a.m. on Norwich, Connecticut’s WICH-1310AM. Leving will be discussing his newly released book How to Be a Good Divorced Dad, which garnered praise from…

Awareness

JEWISH CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES HOSTS TOWN HALL MEETING ON LIGAS LAWSUIT

On May 15, Jewish Child & Family Services (JCFS), a premier nonprofit dedicated to providing vital, individualized, results-driven services to thousands of children, adults and families, held a town hall meeting to discuss the impacts of the Ligas lawsuit   The Ligas lawsuit, which was filed on …

Awareness

Northwestern College Announces 2012 Commencement Speaker: Cook County Assessor, Joseph Berrios

[Bridgeview/Chicago-Jefferson Park/Naperville/Rosemont, IL] Northwestern College President Lawrence Schumacher announced today that the 2012 Commencement Speaker for Northwestern College’s June 15th Ceremony will be Cook County Assessor Joseph Berrios. It is ironic that early on in Assessor Berrios…

Awareness

CJE SeniorLife Helps Seniors and People with Disabilities Renew Driver's Licenses and Register for Reduced Fare/Ride Free Programs

CJE SeniorLife is hosting a special event for seniors and people with disabilities to assist them with reviewing rules for driving, renewing photo IDs and driver’s licenses, and registering for the Senior Citizen and People with Disabilities Reduced Fare or Ride Free Programs. Sponsored by the CJE …

Accomplishments

District 219 Scientists Receive More than 60 Medals at State

Niles Township High School District 219 students competed at the Illinois Junior Academy of Science State Exposition held earlier this month at the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana. More than 1,000 students from the state of Illinois in grades 7-12 participate in the State Science Fair. …

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