Lighthouse News

Chicago Wolves mascot Skates, Chicago Wolves player Brian Sipotz, Cole Sipotz, a
August 26, 2010
Chicago Blackhawks Charities have awarded a $15,000 grant to The Chicago Lighthouse to support students with low vision in Chicago area schools.
Summer interns with members of the Lions Club
August 11, 2010
The Lighthouse said farewell to the 2010 Summer Lighthouse Internship Program (SLIP) participants who finished their six week stay on Friday, August 6th.  This year 13 high school and college
Photo of recent CompTIA visit to the Lighthouse
August 26, 2010
Citing its successful efforts in training women and minorities who are visually impaired for careers in information technology (IT), the Lighthouse was given a Creating Futures Award from the CompT
August 24, 2010
The Chicago Lighthouse Convenience Store located at Rush University Medical Center was recently profiled in a national trade publication which delivers the insight, analysis, market research and bu
August 20, 2010
The Chicago Lighthouse’s "Tools for Living" store was recently profiled in a Medill Reports Chicago news story which aired on several cable stations and other outlets around the Chicago area. 
Photo of the Tools For Living Store
August 11, 2010
Our newly designed "Tools for Living" retail store was profiled in the July-August issue of Retail Merchandiser, a national publication designed to inform the movers and shakers in the ret
Photo of Jim Kesteloot
August 13, 2010
President Obama has appointed former Chicago Lighthouse President and Executive Director James M.
July 30, 2010
The Chicago Lighthouse Kane Legal Clinic has added prominent Chicago attorney and Lighthouse board member Paul W.
July 30, 2010
For most, back to school time is all about getting organized for the year ahead, getting new supplies and maybe a new wardrobe.
July 29, 2010
On Tuesday, July 27, the Law Bulletin published a news story covering the Lighthouse’s panel discussion of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), held on the 20th Anniversary of the act be
Senator Durbin addresses the audience as he introduces the ADA Panel.
July 27, 2010
The Lighthouse marked the 20th anniversary of the signing into law of the Americans with Disabilities Act on July 26th with special remarks from U.S.
Pictured: Lighthouse Board Chair William Conaghan and scholarship recipient Adna
July 26, 2010
The Lighthouse hosted an ice cream social for our 2010 Scholarship winners on Saturday, July 24th.  This year, the Scholarship Program gave $59,000 in awards to 28 individuals from across the
July 23, 2010
Senator Richard Durbin will reflect on the 20th Anniversary  of  the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act during an appearance Monday, July 26th, at The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who
Event Co-Chairs Anida "Cookie" Cohen and Peggy Fox Jester with Dr. Janet Szlyk
July 20, 2010
The Women’s Board for The Chicago Lighthouse presented an outing to the smash hit, Billy Elliot the Musical, at the Oriental Theatre followed by a reception at the acclaimed Hotel Allegro
Dr. Rosenbloom at the Hall of Fame Induction Reception in Orlando, Florida
July 1, 2010
Citing his extraordinary contributions to the profession, Dr. Alfred A.
June 30, 2010
The following news story appears courtesy of The Chicago Tribune: Circuit Permits for disabled can be used until July 10
June 28, 2010
Friend of The Chicago Lighthouse, Jim Chesire, will be racing the 70.3 mile Steelhead Ironman triathlon in Benton Harbor Michigan on July 31st to raise funds for the Lighthouse Scholarship Program.
June 17, 2010
In recognition of the 20th anniversary of the signing into law of the landmark Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act, the Lighthouse will sponsor a special panel discussion  on Monday, July 26
June 28, 2010
The Chicago Lighthouse Low Vision Clinic serving Arlington Heights has been relocated to the Northwest Community Outpatient Building, 3300 Kirchoff Rd.