Press Releases
Up one levelThanksgiving Day at CCIL
Governor Blagojevich and the First Family, Congressman Danny Davis and the Talk of Chicago’s Richard Pegue visit with homeless families
43rd Annual Coat Off Your Back campaign
CCIL receives coats and cash from Northbrook and Deerfield Rotaries
James Jordan Foundation host volunteers at CCIL…
35 students from Victor Herbert Elementary School help homeless families
Making a Racket at McFetridge…
Young Professionals Board host tennis tournament – proceeds benefit CCIL homeless families
The Chicago Christian Industrial League hires new Development Director
Josh Flanders, from Facets Multi-Media, joins CCIL team
5th Annual Celebration of Success Event
Join Chicago Christian Industrial League’s Celebration of Success honoring Jesse White, Illinois Secretary of State
Rush University Medical Center's "Spring Into Health and Fitness Fair"
Offering Free Health Services to More Than 1,000 Underserved Chicago Residents
Chrysler LLC. Drives the 2008 Chicago Auto Show Food Drive
Proceeds To Benefit the Chicago Christian Industrial League
Driving Away Hunger & Poverty…
Canned goods collected at Chicago Auto Show to benefit homeless families
“The Steve Wilkos Show” responds to homeless families in North Lawndale…
$25,000 in food and gifts donated to the Chicago Christian Industrial League Dec. 21st
23rd Annual Hunger Walk to raise funds for local hunger-relief program
March against hunger takes place June 14 at Montrose Harbor
Secretary of State Jesse White's Mobile Unit Rolls Into North Lawndale
License and ID card services available
Mobile Unit a Success in North Lawndale
North Lawndale community members took advantage of Secretary of State Jesse White's Mobile Unit
November is Affordable Housing Month in Illinois
Local Affordable Housing Month Activity Focuses on Awareness and Action
National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week November 11 – 17, 2007
CCIL hosting events in North Lawndale community
Turkeytainment in North Lawndale
CCIL provides Thanksgiving brunch and entertainment for homeless families
Head of the Class at Chicago Christian Industrial League
Roosevelt University students get hands on experience with social justice in North Lawndale
$20,000 Abbott Check Presentation
Kathy McFarland, Ph.D. DVP, Life Cycle Management for Abbott presents Judy McIntyre, CCIL Executive Director with a check for $20,000
160 Homeless People Raid Vacant South Loop Building
Chicago Christian Industrial League takes control
Women's History Month Event - March 2007
CCIL resident LaVenia Davis poses with Women's History Month event co-host Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White
Homeless Woman Gives Dazzling Performance at Women's History Month Event
The Women, The Music and the Movement
Former Inmates Pomp & Circumstance - March 2007
Graduates proudly display their diplomas after completing the Foodservice Training Program
CCIL Serves Easter Meal To Homeless
Chicago Christian Industrial League will serve an Easter meal to homeless
Homeless Drive Off With 5 Cars From the Auto Show
The average car weighs approximately 4,000 pounds. CCIL collected more than 19,000 pounds of canned goods and non-perishable items.
Christmas Comes Early for the Chicago Christian Industrial League…
Palmer House Hilton donates hotel treasures to charity
Angel Brings Holiday Cheer to Children at CCIL
20 year veteran volunteer at the Chicago Christian Industrial League, Dorothy B. Johnson, makes the holiday season special
Help, Hope, Home…for Chicago’s Homeless
Chicago Christian Industrial League hosts Thanksgiving meals in their new location
Recipe for Success
Chicago Christian Industrial League’s Kitchen Training Program stirs up excellent results
Homeless and Hungry turns into Health and Hope
Chicago Christian Industrial League awarded $20,000 grant from Kraft
Chicago’s Homeless Find Hope…and a Home
Chicago Christian Industrial League leaves behind a legacy, embarks on new beginning
Making the Grade at Chicago Christian Industrial League
Community Service Block Grant scholarship awarded to two residents