August 16th, 2010
Congressman Bobby L. Rush presents the District Business Week on August 23 – 27, 2010. Hosted by South Central Community Services, 8316 S. Ellis Ave, Chicago, this week-long series will help entrepreneurs gain knowledge about Federal stimulus efforts, boost business skills through training seminars, help with business certification (particularly MBE/WBE certification), and offer procurement and technical assistance as well as access to capital workshops. Representatives from both the public and private sector will be on had at the procurement and employment opportunity fair.
To schedule your one-on-one session, please email your request to younussuleman@mail.house.gov
Click here for the District Business Week schedule. If you are interested in exhibiting at the Procurement and Employment Opportunity Fair, click to download the response sheet. Responses are due August 24.
August 12th, 2010
Numerous medical facilities and government agencies will join District 218 on Friday, August 13 in hosting a Back to School Health Fair at Richards High School in Oak Lawn.
The event, which will run from 2 to 6 p.m., will feature:
- – School physicals for $40 (Parents must bring their student’s medical records, any insurance cards and accompany their children in order to get physicals or immunizations)
- – Immunizations for $10
- – Comprehensive eye exams for $40
- – Free dental exams; and, many other free health screens and consultations
- – Free food, drinks, school supplies, children’s games, entertainment
Richards is located at 10601 S. Central Avenue. Admission is free to the fair, which is designed for families of elementary, middle and high school students.
Free transportation to and from the fair will also be provided, with buses leaving from the Calumet Park Village Hall, St. Donatus Church, Paul Revere Primary School, Kerr Middle School, Eisenhower H.S., and Lincoln School.
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August 12th, 2010
The City of Blue Island announces that the draft Analyses of Brownfields Cleanup Alternatives (ABCA) for 12200 South Marshfield Avenue will be available for public review and comment for 30 days starting August 12, 2010. The ABCA relates to the planned remediation activities at the Northeast Mixed-Use Commercial Park Site.
The public comment period is from August 12 to September 11, 2010. All interested individuals are encouraged to review the document and make comments.
The City and SSMMA will hold a public information meeting in conjunction with the comment period on Thursday, August 26, 2010 from 6:00 - 7:00 PM at the Blue Island Public Library 2433 York Street, Blue Island, IL 60406.
Visit Marshfield Clean-up page to learn more about the project.
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Congressman Bobby L. Rush presents the District Business Week on August 23 – 27, 2010. Hosted by South Central Community Services, 8316 S. Ellis Ave, Chicago, this week-long series will help entrepreneurs gain knowledge about Federal stimulus efforts, boost business skills through training seminars, help with business certification (particularly MBE/WBE certification), and offer procurement and technical assistance as well as access to capital workshops. Representatives from both the public and private sector will be on had at the procurement and employment opportunity fair.