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Chicago River Turns Green at 10:45 a.m on March 13th

Shorty — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 03:00:37 +0000

Check out other St. Patrick’s Day events at Explore Chicago.

Credit: Photo taken from Explore Chicago

Clear Channel Receptionist

Shorty — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:49:01 +0000

CC Industry: Radio

Status: Non-Exempt

Essential Duties:

Operate multi-line switchboard
Receive and direct all incoming calls
Awareness of station programming and promotions
Greet and assist all visitors
Respond to incoming calls regarding promotions
Maintain log of all job applicants coming into station
maintain a positive and approachable attitude with listeners

Required Skills/Education & Certification:

MUST be bilingual Spanish
Excellent communication skills
Word processing/computer experience
Friendly, outgoing personality; ability to work well with people
Ability to be flexible and perform multiple functions

To apply, go to www.clearcareers.com/jobs

Clear Channel is an equal opportunity employer. We believe our creativity and productivity are best when we bring together people of all backgrounds and ethnicities. Therefore, Clear Channel strongly encourages men and women of all races and backgrounds to apply for positions for which they are

qualified.

Clear Channel hires employees based on their experience, talent, and qualifications for the job. Discrimination or harassment based on race, sex, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected classification is STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

Save 20% on Travel in Illinois on Amtrak Thru April 27th

Shorty — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 06:00:42 +0000

Explore the Prairie State on any of the five Illinois Service routes and save 20% through April 27, 2010.

Connecting 30 cities from the big metropolis to the small town, you can watch the miles roll by in comfort on Illinois Service trains. Visiting Chicago? You’ll arrive far more rested than if you’d traveled by car. Enjoy a slice of deep-dish pizza or some live music. Or visit Quincy, with many year-round attractions such as the Quincy Museum. Springfield, former home of Abraham Lincoln, offers many reasons to visit, including a Frank Lloyd Wright “Prairie” House.

Visit Amtrak for more information.

Chicago Summer Business Institute for High School Students

Shorty — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:00:08 +0000

Summer Employment for High School Students

The Chicago Summer Business Institute (CSBI) provides a six-week paid internship program for high school sophomores and juniors each summer. These internships take place at various banks, accounting, engineering and law firms firms throughout the Loop and business districts. In conjunction with a 28-hour workweek, students attend half-day classroom seminars and workshops every week where they learn about the financial markets, attend seminars given by successful business executives, and participate in team building programs.

Eligibility Requirements:

Student must currently be a Sophomore or Junior;
Student must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher;
Student must attend either a public, parochial or private high school;
Student must be a resident of the City of Chicago; and
Student must have an annual family income of $60,000 a year or less and a parent/guardian must sign a Certificate of Income Verification form.

JOB READINESS WORKSHOP ON MARCH 20, 2010 – Registration is required.

Applications are due on March 31, 2010

Visit the Chicago Business Institute for more details.

For more information about participating in the Chicago Summer Business Institute Program, please contact:

Debra Carson
Program Director
Chicago Summer Business Institute
P.O. Box 64445
Chicago, Illinois 60664
Phone: 312-545-7855
Fax: Phone: 312-252-3099
csbi1999@comcast.net

Assistant Online Program Director at Clear Channel

Shorty — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:00:21 +0000

Job Description

The Assistant Online Program Director works closely with the Online Program Director and each radio station’s Programming, Marketing and Promotions staff to ensure that all sites reflect station priorities while creating and programming other brand-appropriate content.

Experience/Skills/Qualifications

Strong background in the online space. Skills in advanced HTML and CSS desired.
Expert knowledge of Adobe’s Creative Suite
Minimum three years experience producing content for the web
Must be an idea factory, always coming up with new ways to keep content fresh
Strong knowledge of pop culture and current events
Good people skills and the desire to work in a team-oriented environment
Must be highly organized
The ability to work quickly and shift gears on a dime to capitalize on traffic opportunities
Must a self-starter who excels at working independently
Experience working with social media
Experience managing employees a plus
Omniture Site Catalyst experience a plus
Knowledge of PHP a plus
Healthy addiction to the Internet a must

If you have the above qualifications, please e-mail resume, portfolio and/or project URLS, cover letter and salary requirements (ALL A MUST) to chicagowebsupport@clearchannel.com. No calls, please.

Free Concert for Youth at The Bronzeville Community Club House

Shorty — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:00:24 +0000

All students interested in writing music are encouraged to attend this free concert provided by the University of Chicago students. The concert will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Bronzeville Community Clubhouse at 3847 S. Giles Avenue.

Refreshments will be served!!

Our Daughters, Our Duty Discussion on HPV

Shorty — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 06:00:12 +0000

Dr. Rick Kittles, Associate Director for Diversity and Community Outreach, and Dr. Kenneth Alexander, noted HPV researcher and Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Chicago, will help us understand the role of the human papillomavirus (HPV) in cancer and how we can protect our families and friends.

When: Saturday, March 20, 2010

9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Where: Kennedy-King College

6301 and S. Halsted

Please call Healthlink (773-702-9200) to RSVP

Annual St. Patrick’s Day Dance – March 20th

Shorty — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 06:00:47 +0000

The Hegewisch Chamber of Commerce will be sponsoring the Annual St. Patrick’s Day Dance on Saturday, March 20^th at Steve’s Lounge located at 13200 Baltimore Ave. Time is yet to be determined. Tickets are $25 which includes live band, DJ and dinner. For more information call the chamber at 773-646-6880.

smARTkids @ the Library – March 13th

Shorty — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 06:00:10 +0000

10 am–12 pm, Bessie Coleman Library, 731 E. 63rd Street

2–4 pm, Blackstone Library, 4904 S. Lake Park Avenue

Drop by your local library for some free family fun. This Saturday, see artists’ recreations of famous places, design your own postcard of your favorite site in Chicago, and hear a girl’s story about her trip to Chicago in The Journey by Sarah Stewart.

All ages are welcome, though activities are designed for children 4-12. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Silas Purnell Destination College Fair – March 6th

Shorty — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 08:00:14 +0000

Silas Purnell Destination College Fair for 6th- through 12th-grade Students

Saturday, March 6, 2010
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
The Black Star Project
3509 S. King Drive, Suite 2B
Chicago, Illinois

These colleges have confirmed their participation in the Silas Purnell College Fair:

Chicago State University
City Colleges of Chicago
De Paul University
Eastern Illinois University
East-West University
Governor’s State University
Illinois College of Optometry
Illinois Institute of Technology
Northeastern Illinois University
Northwestern University
University of Chicago
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
University of Illinois at Chicago
United States Marines
Westwood College
Xavier University in New Orleans
The purpose of this college resource fair is to offer students the opportunity to:

Learn about various college options and opportunities
Gather information about course listings, life on campus, and financial aid at colleges and universities
Talk with staff or current students about life on their college campuses

For more information or to RSVP, please call Ivory Harris at 773.285.9600 or email smp@blackstarproject.org.