Illinois Women's Institute for Leadership

The Illinois Women's Institute for Leadership (IWIL) is currently accepting applications for ambitious

women who are interested in being a part of the 2012 IWIL Class of Delegates.

The program is intended for women who have a sincere desire to serve in public office and the ability to

participate fully in the seven training programs, conducted monthly from February through August. In

addition, Delegates participate in the annual fundraising event, which takes place in October.

IWIL is looking for a few good women, and they need you to apply to this outstanding training program.

To do so, please download the application from the website at http://www.iwilinfo.org/application.php.

Applications will be accepted through mid-October.

One Book, One Chicago: Fall 2011

One Book, One Chicago was launched in fall 2001 as an opportunity to engage and enlighten our

residents, foster a sense of community and create a culture of reading in our city. Every book means

something different to each reader, and reading is often a solitary act. One Book, One Chicago brings

those experiences together, creating connections between Chicagoans based on literature.

By offering free public programming around each One Book, One Chicago selection and hosting

dozens of book discussion groups in locations across the city, the Chicago Public Library aims to

enrich the experience of reading for everyone, regardless of race, gender, age, income or the

neighborhood they call home.

One Book, One Chicago has celebrated a great book twice annually since fall 2001. Twenty-one

books have been selected; thousands of books groups of have gathered in libraries and outside

locations; over 200 lectures, performances, panel discussions and exhibits have been offered; and

thousands of individual Chicagoans have participated.

Kegs for Kids

The Second Annual Kegs for Kids craft beer tasting party is set to take place on Saturday October 8, 

SARFS - Small Accessible Repairs For Seniors  (formerly H-RAIL)

Voice of the People in Uptown, Inc. in cooperation with the City of Chicago Department of

Community Development offers minor home repair services to senior and permanently

disabled residents in Uptown and its surrounding communities.

The SARF program can provide assistance in minor carpentry services. These may include such

repairs as doors, windows, faucets, handles, hand-held shower units, and various other enabling

safety features.            

To qualify, you must be 60 years and older and a low-to-moderate income recipient who lives in a

building with 4 or less units. (Income qualifications vary depending on family size.)