Brian Cepeda is a Thornton social studies teacher. In 2015, he started Urban Farmers, empowering students to combat food insecurity by growing their own food and taking back their community.
The young thespians opened the school’s theatre doors to the community during a soulful and raucous two-night event.
The HWH is rounding up events from all over the south suburbs so you eat, dance the night away, listen to live music, and more this summer.
And the humility that makes him "an average person."
Officials touted the rehabilitation as part of a collaborative effort that would improve public transportation access for south suburban commuters and make Harvey more economically competitive.
"We're hoping that people find information that is needed and of value to them," an event organizer previously told the HWH.
As the 1980s crack epidemic raged on, a symbol of hope blossomed.
The station will be closed for 12 to 15 months as the project is underway, officials announced Monday.
The IDPH is urging caution due to an uptick in COVID-19 cases in some parts of Illinois. Nationwide, cases are up, prompting the CDC to extend its mask mandate on planes and public transportation.
The Community Economic Development Association will join 20 other organizations that assist with jobs, senior services, housing, and more.
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