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Introducing Dr. Dinah Torres-Quiñones, NWC’s new Executive Director
NWC’s New Executive Director - Dr. Dinah Torres-Quiñones
Celebrate Home 2023
Northwest Center celebrated our 20th anniversary on June 7th with staff, program participants, supporters, and community members. The Celebrate Home event included local Belmont Cragin food vendors, raffle baskets, games, a character artist and DJs from Steinmetz College Prep, dancing, and connecting with the community!
NWC selected to receive the Chicago Recovery Grant
In 2023, the NWC and NWSCDC office building is scheduled for new construction updates, including a new addition and refreshed modern look. This decision comes after NWC was selected to receive the Chicago Recovery Grant, which will support workplace improvements, new construction, economic development, and local planning goals.
Chicago Offers a Blueprint for Expanding Urban Internet Access
In a recent article published by Bloomberg, Chicago Connected was highlighted for their success in providing high-speed broadband to more than 40,000 households in need, representing some 64,000 Chicago Public School students who
have experienced remote learning since 2020.
Mayor Lightfoot Announces NWC as one of the 2022 Mayor’s Medal of Honor Winners
On behalf of NWC, Director of Health Equity Nancy Valentin recently accepted the Mayor’s Medal of Honor.
NWC Regional Healthy Equity Zone Vaccination Efforts
Check out this story highlight Northwest Center’s vaccination efforts.