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The struggling economy has, unfortunately, forced state and local governments across the country to make cuts in much needed services and programs. The nation's public schools have been hit particularly hard by these cuts. First, some districts reduced or completely eliminated physical education classes and arts programming–programming that has been proven to enhance student academic performance. Then, othe ...

The celebrated Made in Chicago: World Class Jazz series returns to Millennium Park featuring Chicago’s leading jazz artists and concerts that explore jazz connections to Africa, Latin America and the rhythm and roots of the South Side of Chicago.  The 2011 series includes tribute concerts and retrospectives, along with opening night of the 33rd Annual Chicago Jazz Festival. Presented by the Chicago Departme ...

Mayor Daley today announced the "Chicago-China Friendship Initiative" campaign with a theme of " Chicago : The Heart of America." The goal of this campaign is to raise the City's profile as a center of international commerce and establish Chicago as the most "China-Friendly" city in the United States . Mayor Daley will launch the initiative by traveling to China from March 18-30 to meet with Chinese governm ...

Jan. 26 – Feb. 28, 2011 Included in general admission. the Museum’s Black creativity program presents exhibits and programs recognizing the achievements of African Americans in fields such as medicine, music, engineering, film, justice, architecture and science. in its 40th year, Msi presents a retrospective exhibit of this unique program, featuring photographs, memorabilia, videos and hands-on activities. ...