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  • National Institute of Justice Grant Deadlines

    NIJ is accepting applications for the following solicitations. Solicitations are presented in order of application deadline with the solicitation with the nearest deadline first.   View Grants   [..]

  • Austim and Special Needs Walkathon 5/5/2012

    We invite you to join us, in our efforts to provide support, resources, education, recreation and advocacy for the challenges that Autism and other disabilities present to a [..]

  • Rep. Ford Leads Firearm Awareness Task Force
    Rep. Ford Leads Firearm Awareness Task Force

    Rep. Ford Leads Firearm Awareness Task Force, Seeks Facts about ‘Conceal and Carry’  SPRINGFIELD, IL – As the debate about the right to bear arms focuses on Illinois, [..]

  • Chicago Youth Summer Programs

    Summer in Chicago is a time for young people to be engaged in a broad range of activities that are fun, healthy and safe. See below for more [..]

  • Autism Awareness Event 6/2/12

    The signs for Autism, Asperger’s, and other Developmental Disorders are not always clear, but if you or someone you know has a child that exhibits behaviors that concern [..]

  • IDOT Summer Program (May 16 – August 31)

    IDOT Summer Program (May 16 – August 31) The Summer Engineering Program is a program designed to give engineering students an opportunity to obtain on the job training. Only [..]

  • State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford on Talk it Out This Thursday

    This Week on Talk it Out with Maze & Monique is all about Social Media Gone WRONG!!! @ 8PM o’clock we will Talk it out with State Rep, [..]

  • Volunteer Readers Needed

      2012 IFI / Chicago White Sox  Fatherhood Essay Contest Volunteer Readers needed for the Final Reading Session Tuesday, April 17, 2012 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Metropolitan Family Services [..]

  • Free Help to Avoid Foreclosure 4/23/12

    Throughout the country, federal, state, and local governments, along with nonprofit organizations, are sponsoring home ownership events where borrowers can learn about foreclosure prevention options and get immediate [..]

  • One Summer Chicago Youth Job Program
    One Summer Chicago Youth Job Program

    Summer in Chicago is a time for young people to be engaged in a broad range of activities that are fun, healthy and safe. To apply to summer [..]

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