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On June 26th, Chicago Indoor Sports will begin hosting the Chicago Indoor World Cup. 32 Men’s teams will compete in a 6v6 tournament for the chance to win $500 and a World Cup replica trophy. 2010 World Cup games will be played live on a giant 12x12ft screen. Food and beer specials will be provided…
It may be cold outside but the Urban Initiatives health and education soccer program is heating up. This week our Work to Play Program winter season kicked off at all 11 participating schools. We would love to get you involved! Come out and volunteer at our practices or games as an individual or in a…
The Chicago Sun-Times profiled Urban Initiatives Executive Directors Jim Dower and Dan Isherwood for their article “50 People Who Make Chicago a Better Place”. Read the full story ››
The Chicago Tribune visted Jenner Academy to report on the Work to Play Program. “Somehow along the way, Coach ‘Ish’ and Coach ‘D’ stumbled on this unlikely equation: Inner-city kids plus soccer plus unswerving dedication equals promise, squared. Add a chance to be some scary odds, besides.” Read the full story [PDF]