Chicago’s Political Structure Encourages Citizen Participation
Understanding politics is important. Chicago’s political system is designed to help its citizens. It is structured so the people can take part in the process. People can voice their opinions about what elected officials are doing in their communities. When there is a Chicago City Council vote scheduled community members are encouraged to state their feelings on their […]
Prioritization of Jobs and Educational Welfare in the Eyes of Phalanx
Phalanx Family Services is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping remove employment barriers for Chicago residents. The agency began working with low-income black communities in 2003 and continues to do so by consistently seeking funding for those in need of assistance. The organization’s prime objective is finding permanent solutions needed to reverse the decline of Chicago’s […]
FOIA: Freedom of Information Act Importance
John E. Moss is known as the godfather of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Moss was born in 1915 in Hiawatha, Utah and moved to Sacramento, California in 1923 with his family. He joined the navy and then later became an appliance salesman. Even though Moss grew up during the great depression and was dirt poor, he […]
Saint Agatha’s Programs Start From Ground Up for Those Without Ground
For almost two years David Wolfe has worked with six other members of the Saint Agatha Catholic Church program board. They are each in charge of individual programs and have different responsibilities as part of Saint Agatha’s. Wolfe serves as the administrator of the technology program. His focus is on consulting others about funding for students who need internet […]
Inbound and Outbound Marketing Essentials for Businesses
Starting a small business can and most definitely will be overwhelming but it does not have to be daunting. In the marketing industry, small businesses have the disadvantage of both low visibility and few resources. As a result, these businesses have to carefully use what resources they have in order to find affordable and effective marketing methods, raising their brand […]