Community Connect: Celebrating Kwanzaa Together

December 28, 2024

Community Connect always has the hook up to help you out with resources you can use... this week it's all about finding community in celebrating...

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The City of Chicago Celebrates Graduation of Inaugural Cohort from Victim Advocates Training Program

December 26, 2024

The City of Chicago, through the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Mayor’s Office for Community Safety (MOCS), proudly announces the graduation of...

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13 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: Hot Chocolate Fest, Kwanzaa Celebrations And Lots Of Live Music

December 26, 2024

The holidays are a perfect time to stay in and spend time with family, but if you’re up for venturing out into the city, there...

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Kwanzaa celebrations begin in Chicago, with first day symbolizing ‘unity'

December 26, 2024

Dozens gathered at Malcolm X College in Chicago's Near West Side Thursday morning to kick off seven days of Kwanzaa celebrations.

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Kwanzaa celebrations begin at Chicago's Malcolm X College

December 26, 2024

Kwanzaa started the day after Christmas Thursday and lasts seven days. Each day represents a principle.

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Holiday events held across Chicago to celebrate first day of Kwanzaa

December 26, 2024

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Thursday is the first day of Kwanzaa, and people across the Chicago area are celebrating. The first day celebrates the principle of...

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Malcolm X College set for Kwanzaa

December 23, 2024

“Our Kwanzaa celebration is an integral part of the culture of our community, our city and Malcolm X College. I’m honored to host this annual...

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How to celebrate Christmas, New Year’s and Kwanzaa on the West Side

December 23, 2024

“Our Kwanzaa celebration is an integral part of the culture of our community, our city and Malcolm X College. I’m honored to host this annual...

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Malcolm X College to host annual Kwanzaa celebration

December 17, 2024

Daily programming will run from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with formal activities beginning at noon. Each day opens with a Drum Call, Libation ceremony,...

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Negocios Now Reports: Latinos on the Move, Juan Salgado

December 16, 2024

El rector de los City Colleges of Chicago, Juan Salgado, recibió el 33º Premio Anual a la Excelencia en el Servicio Público, administrado por la...

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Malcolm X College to Host Kwanzaa Celebration and Market, Free and Open to the Public, Dec 26-thru Jan 1, 2025

December 13, 2024

CHICAGO—(December 13, 2024) - Malcolm X College, one of the seven City Colleges of Chicago, has a strong history of celebrating Kwanzaa and for more...

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Chancellor Salgado Honored With Esteemed Excellence in Public Service Award

December 12, 2024

On December 12, 2024, City Colleges of Chicago Chancellor Juan Salgado accepted the 33rd Annual Motorola Solutions Foundation Excellence in Public Service Award, presented and...

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NASH RRI, City Colleges of Chicago, and the Association of Innovative and Digital Education Announce the First Educational Hub for Displaced Ukrainians in the U.S. at Wright College, Humboldt Park’s Campus

December 10, 2024

The National Association of Higher Education Systems (NASH) Refugee Resettlement Initiative (RRI) partners with City Colleges of Chicago and the Ukrainian Association of Innovative and...

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Hope Chicago and City Colleges Celebrate Over 150 Hope Parent Scholars at “Holiday Hope Day”

December 10, 2024

On Saturday, December 7, Kennedy-King College was alive with the spirit of determination and celebration as Hope Chicago hosted its “Holiday Hope Day” event. It...

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City Colleges of Chicago Opens Education Workforce Center for Education Professionals at Truman College, the First of Its Kind in Chicago

December 5, 2024

CHICAGO (December 4, 2024)—City Colleges of Chicago is opening Chicago’s first Education Workforce Center (EWC) at Harry S Truman College. The EWC will serve as...

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Innovation on Display: Wright Engineering Students Showcase Creative Projects at Annual Ideas Competition

December 4, 2024

Around 200 engineering students from Wright College brought their innovative ideas to life at the 2024 Engineering Ideas Competition on Tuesday, December 3. Nearly 40...

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