Protesters to Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae ‘fight, fight, fight for human housing right’
By: Ashmar Mandou Nearly two hundred participants including homeowners, supporters of the Housing Justice... Read more
Chicago Department of Public Health Kicks Off PlayStreets Day 2014
Last week, Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) Commissioner Bechara Choucair, M.D., joined community... Read more
Lollapalooza Street Closures in Effect in Grant Park Area
As America’s largest music festival, Lollapalooza, returns to Chicago this weekend, the Office of Emergency... Read more
Governor Quinn, Other Elected Join ICIRR Launch of “Our Vote Our Future” Nonpartisan Voter Registration Program
By: Ashmar Mandou This past Saturday, Governor Pat Quinn, Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka, Congressman Luis... Read more
Cierre de Calles por el Festival Lollapalooza en el Area del Grant Park
Al regresar a Chicago este fin de semana el festival de música más grande del país, la Oficina de Manejo... Read more
Manifestantes contra Freddie Mac y Fannie Mae ‘luchen, luchen, luchen por los derechos humanos de la vivienda’
Por: Ashmar Mandou Cerca de doscientos participantes, incluyendo propietarios, simpatizantes del Movimiento... Read more
El Departamento de Salud Pública de Chicago Inicia el Día PlayStreets 2014
La semana pasada, La Comisionada del Departamento de Salud Pública de Chicago (CDPH) Bechara Choucair,... Read more
El Gobernador Quinn y otros Funcionarios Electos se Unen a ICIRR para Lanzar el Programa de Registro de Votantes “Nuestro Voto Nuestro Futuro”
Por Ashmar Mandou El pasado sábado, el Gobernador Pat Quinn, la Interventora, Judy Baar Topinka, el Congresista... Read more
Latino Youth Organization Offers Scholarship Lottery to Registered Voters
By: Ashmar Mandou La FuerZa Juventud, Latino Youth Organization, held their weekly “Promise Watch” outside... Read more
Advocates Press City over Mental Health Clinics
By: Ashmar Mandou A group of disgruntled mental health advocates held a press conference inside City Hall... Read more
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Protesters to Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae ‘fight, fight, fight for human housing right’
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Chicago Department of Public Health Kicks Off PlayStreets Day 2014
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Lyric Opera of Chicago’s world premiere Bel Canto has first workshop
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Lollapalooza Street Closures in Effect in Grant Park Area
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Governor Quinn, Other Elected Join ICIRR Launch of “Our Vote Our Future” Nonpartisan Voter Registration Program
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Gift of Hope Hosts Inaugural “Faces of Hope” Awards to Celebrate National Minority Donor Awareness Week
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Emanuel, Durbin, Burns Celebrate Work on 35th Street Pedestrian Bridge
Business
Governor Quinn, Senator Durbin, and Congresswoman Schakowsky Endorse Raise Illinois Coalition and Launch Minimum Wage Referendum Campaign
Raise Illinois officially launched its campaign to sign-up over a half million voters who are pledging to vote to raise the minimum wage on the November ballot referendum. Governor Pat… Read more
PrivateBank, Cook County Land Bank Announce Financing for Neighborhood Stabilization
The PrivateBank and the Cook County Land Bank (CCLBA) announced the creation of a new partnership to help eligible participants realize the dream of homeownership by investing in rehabbing vacant… Read more
Education
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AT&T Recognized as a Corporate Leader at National Hispanic Business Annual Gala
On Thursday, July 17, the National Hispanic Business Group (NHBG) hosted their 29th Annual Gala Dinner and Awards Presentation at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. The event included… Read more
- Noah’s Arc Foundation Premieres #ChicagoStandUp PSA Campaign
- Delgado Celebrates Grant Presentation at Josephinum Academy
Health
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Do the Fed’s ‘Healthy’ School Snacks Simply Dress Up Junk Food?
Starting this fall, new federal standards for the types of snacks and beverages allowed in school cafeterias across the country will start to roll out. The new rules are part… Read more
- Most Female Scientists Face Sexual Harassment While Working
- Debunking Five Training Myths
Commentary
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Two Different Tales in the Same State
by Daniel Nardini I commend Chicago Mayor Rahm Emmanuel and Chicago’s decision to house those Central American refugees (mostly children) in Chicago. There are apparently many, many people who feel… Read more
- Puerto Rico to Provide Undocumented with Driver's Licenses
- The Central American Refugee Crisis as Seen in Central America
Foods
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Skillet Shrimp with Tomatoes and Feta
(200 calories) Ingredients: 1 clove garlic, minced 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 3 ounces frozen, peeled and… Read more
- Quinoa Tabbouleh
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