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New tutors joining the volunteers at Aquinas Literacy Center include, from left to right, in front row, Bruno Cabral, Jennifer Johnston, Ruth Kadanoff, Starr Ivey, Nicole Zoghby and Leena Lim; in the second row, Brenda Gengler, Sarah Bransfield and Amparo Royacelli; in the third row, Michelle Prestidge, Nusha Martynuk and Elizabeth Martinez; and in the fourth row, Beth Hart and Kelly Hughes.

: Published February 12, 2020

Aquinas Literacy Center recently welcomed 14 new volunteers into its English literacy tutoring program, which provides free English training to adult language learners from its McKinley Park neighborhood-based headquarters.

Aquinas Literacy Center expands cadre of tutors by 14 new volunteers.
Two-day training program leads to one-on-one instruction with local English language learners.
Popular program inspires a big waiting list of pupils; next volunteer training is March 13-14 .

CONSTRUCT class of 2019 students get ready for an on-the-job session as part of the construction trades training at the National Latino Education Institute.

: Published January 28, 2020

The CONSTRUCT program offers free training and job placement for high school graduates into well-paying careers in the construction industry, with the 2020 session starting on February 5.

CONSTRUCT offers training and job placement for careers in construction and related fields.
The free program is open to high school graduates 18 and older.
Sign up now for the 2020 session, which begins on February 5.

: Published January 22, 2020

The FIRST 5125 Hawks on the Horizon robotics team at Horizon Science Academy - McKinley Park asks for community assistance with judging the Chicago South League Tournament on Sat., Feb. 1, at the school.

FIRST 5125 Hawks on the Horizon robotics team competing in Chicago South League Tournament.
More judges needed with engineering, software development and math expertise.
Horizon Science Academy - McKinley Park hosts the FIRST^® Tech Challenge event on Sat., Feb. 1.

From left to right, wellness committee members Leonor Ramirez, Ana Santander, Myrna Villafuerte, Jovita Flores, Gabriela Vazquez, Maria Solis and Maricarmen DiazDeLeon stand with their Exemplary Wellness Team award from Chicago Public Schools.

: Published January 21, 2020

Nathanael Greene Elementary School gets a big thumbs up from Chicago Public Schools for their top-tier student health and wellness programs.

Nathanael Greene Elementary School named a top performer in the Healthy CPS program.
Health care and wellness initiatives include education, nutrition events and support for chronic diseases like asthma.
Staff, parents and community partners work as a school wellness team.

: Published January 15, 2020

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Award winner Steve Demitro

Local attorney Steve Demitro and neighborhood educators are recipients of annual awards from the McKinley Park Civic Association, which celebrates at its annual banquet on Sunday, March 8.

Local attorney Steve Demitro lands the William H.G. Toms Community Service Award.
Winning educators come from McKinley Park neighborhood and nearby schools.
Tickets are now on sale for the McKinley Park Civic Association banquet on Sunday, March 8.