November 19, 2019
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, more than 500 civic, corporate, and community leaders came together on Friday, November 15 at the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel to celebrate the 125th anniversary of Chicago Commons and its impact for under-served communities in the region. The celebration included leadership from Honorary Co-Chairs: J.B. Pritzker, Governor, State of Illinois,… Read more »
November 4, 2019
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September 4, 2019
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August 21, 2019
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August 16, 2019
This month’s spotlight is on Cesar, a student at one of Chicago Commons early education centers. Cesar has demonstrated a colorful imagination and knowledge about the universe and geology. Cesar takes any opportunity to represent his theories about the world around him using materials. In the art studio, Cesar always finds materials that are conducive… Read more »
August 12, 2019
On Monday, August 12, we officially broke ground at our Nia Family Center playground in Humboldt Park! Our kids enjoyed ice cream and drew sketches of their ideal playground, while volunteers from PNC Bank and the Chicago Bears prepared the grounds for new equipment, an expanded play area, and landscaping to take place in the upcoming months. We are… Read more »
August 9, 2019
On Friday, August 9, Mayor Lori Lightfoot visited Chicago Commons’ Nia Family Center in Humboldt Park. Joined by Alderman Walter Burnett Jr. and representatives of the Chicago Department of Family and Support Services and Chicago Public Schools, Mayor Lightfoot encouraged parents and guardians to enroll their children in early education programs. This year, the city… Read more »
July 21, 2019
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July 10, 2019
Chicago Commons would like to take this opportunity to thank Willie for his unwavering commitment and dedication to serving our participants. Willie E. Thrash is retiring from Chicago Commons after 11 years of working with our Adult Day Services. Willie E. Thrash served in the Air Force from 1955 – 1978. He served in the… Read more »
Chicago Commons 2019 “graduates” are ready to start kindergarten with all the tools they need to succeed! Our end-of-the year celebrations are underway, where each graduate receives a backpack filled with school supplies. Many thanks to Peoples Gas and HSA Commercial Real Estate for participating in your backpack and school supply drive again this year,… Read more »
