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Monthly Archives: January 2012

Free Educational Teleconference on Childhood Lupus

Free Educational Teleconference on Childhood Lupus

The Lupus Foundation of America, Illinois Chapter announced a free educational teleconference on childhood lupus, presented by Linda Wagner-Weiner, MD, Pediatric Rheumatologist and LFAI Medical Advisory Board Member. The educational… Read more »

Charter Network to Open School on West Side

Charter Network to Open School on West Side

LEARN Charter School Network, which operates elementary schools that outperform others in the city, plans to open another school on the West Side next year. LEARN was among three charter… Read more »

Mitt Romney Pledge to Veto DREAM Act a Disqualifier for Many Latino Voters

Mitt Romney Pledge to Veto DREAM Act a Disqualifier for Many Latino Voters

With the Iowa caucuses in the rearview mirror, Mitt Romney offered a fresh reminder that his pandering to the far right on immigration during the primary season will hurt his… Read more »

Local Resident Achieves American Dream

Local Resident Achieves American Dream

Amelia Madrigal nació y creció en Nuevo León, Monterrey, México hasta los 12 años. Después inmigró a Barrington, IL donde conoció a su esposo quien se dedicaba a la construcción…. Read more »

Infrastructure Investment to Bring Jobs

Infrastructure Investment to Bring Jobs

Mayor Rahm Emanuel and ComEd President and COO Anne Pramaggiore announced Wednesday key elements of a $1.1 billion electric system infrastructure investment plan. Under this plan, the portion of ComEd’s… Read more »

Ask Howard Ankin: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Compensation

Ask Howard Ankin: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Compensation

By: Howard Ankin The Ankin Law Office While industrial jobs are hard to find in this economy, service-based roles have increased, causing more employees to suffer from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome,… Read more »

Time to Start Your Debt Diet

Time to Start Your Debt Diet

The beginning of a new year, many people will make the conventional promise to lose weight, exercise more or quit smoking. But one resolution that would benefit all Americans who… Read more »

Protestors File Permits to Protest NATO/G8

Protestors File Permits to Protest NATO/G8

By: Ashmar Mandou The first day that they are legally allowed, protesters filed applications for permits for a demonstration against the G8 and NATO summits, both scheduled for May 2012… Read more »

18th Annual Three Kings Day Winter Festival

18th Annual Three Kings Day Winter Festival

Paseo Boricua in Humboldt Park and Alderman Roberto Maldonado will present the 18th Annual Three Kings Day Winter Festival and Toy Giveaway on Friday, Jan. 6 at Roberto Clemente High… Read more »

San Lucas Celebrates Three Kings Day

San Lucas Celebrates Three Kings Day

The San Lucas United Church of Christ will be celebrating their Annual Dia De Reyes Fundraising Event on Thursday, Jan. 5 and proceeds from the event will benefit the 2012… Read more »