Collaboraction, Chicago’s home for social-issue driven contemporary theatre, announced it has been selected as the Chicago recipient of Ovation’s first ever “Stand For The Arts Award” in partnership with Comcast. Stand for the Arts, Ovation’s signature arts advocacy campaign, is a national initiative to raise awareness, protect access, and encourage action on behalf of the arts. Ovation is partnering with Comcast to recognize outstanding local arts, cultural and educational organizations and programs in local Comcast markets across the country.
Hosted by: Paul LisnekProduced by: Greater Chicago Newsmakers Team
Cher might not be able to turn back time but she can certainly give her blessing on a musical that will tell the story of her life, career, and how she became one of America's most treasured stars. We meet some of the stars and creatives to see what it took to put this one-of-kind show together.
In June 2008, Reps. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., and Barney Frank, D-Mass., established the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus. That same year, Rep. Jared Polis, D-Colo., was elected to Congress, becoming the first openly gay male elected as a freshman congressman.
Rep. Polis, co-chair of the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus joins Paul Lisnek to reflect on what sparked his run for office a decade ago, and the work of the Caucus today.
GoCivic is a program which increases the capability of finding and connecting with non-profits. Discussed is how technology can be used as a tool for change.
Technology has changed our lives in so many ways. Assistive technology allows those who can't see, talk or use their hands to be independent in using a computer.
IF Charities newest sill-building program called iF Code is designed to give kids at risk and introduction into technology. Students learn to code & build their own apps.
Brenda Langstraat Palm, Working in the Schools discusses their 26th year in Chicago Public Schools. They are privately funded, partner with 80 elementary schools & provide several programs including kindergarten readiness & after school programs.
We have to do a better job of protecting our children. We can build up school security by employing more Student Resource Officers. These sworn officers with special training in mental health and other issues will be a preventive measure against school violence.
Comcast hosted the Chicago Civic Technolgy Forum led by the regions' STEM experts and community, business and education leaders to learn more about the value of STEM to students and employers.
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