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Monthly Archives: November 2013

CPS Forma el concilio de Asesoría Estudiantil

CPS Forma el concilio de Asesoría Estudiantil

            Barbara Byrd-Bennett, CEO de las Escuelas Públicas de Chicago anunció la formación de un Concilio de Asesoría Estudiantil (SAC) para ofrecer un foro para comunicaciones entre estudiantes y… Read more »

Healthy Holiday

Healthy Holiday

By: Ashmar Mandou Nutritionist Malena Perdomo is spreading her love for avocados during the holiday season.  “Not only are avocados delicious, but they are packed with lots of vitamins that… Read more »

Casa Central Ofrece un Día de Actividades Divertidas

Casa Central Ofrece un Día de Actividades Divertidas

El Programa Aprendizaje Temprano del Casa Central ofreció un día de divertidas actividades y entretenimiento, incluyendo payasos, un show de títeres, música y maquillaje. Los profesionales de los programas Aprendizaje… Read more »

Illinois Residents Call for Strong Carbon Pollution Limits

Illinois Residents Call for Strong Carbon Pollution Limits

Hundreds of residents from Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin testified at the regional Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) office in Chicago, last week, calling on officials to enact the strongest possible… Read more »

Illinois Begins Program for Undocumented Immigrants to Get Driver’s Licenses

Illinois Begins Program for Undocumented Immigrants to Get Driver’s Licenses

The office of the Illinois Secretary of State began to schedule Tuesday the first appointments for a program beginning December 3rd that will allow undocumented immigrants in greater Chicago and… Read more »

Little Village, Pilsen Residents Get Covered

Little Village, Pilsen Residents Get Covered

With the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and the Illinois health insurance marketplace in full swing, many Latino residents still have questions about how they and their families can benefit from… Read more »

Leaders Call On Cook County to Invest in Violence Prevention Strategies

Leaders Call On Cook County to Invest in Violence Prevention Strategies

Last week, 400 leaders from local churches and organizations across Cook County gathered to launch the Reclaim Campaign, a partnership of two faith-based social justice organizations, Gamaliel Metro Chicago and… Read more »

Do Not Arm TSA Agents

Do Not Arm TSA Agents

By: Daniel Nardini                   Recently the union for employees of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) wants to arm some of its workers so that they will not be threatened or… Read more »

Chicago Park District Announces Classics in the Parks

Chicago Park District Announces Classics in the Parks

The Chicago Park District in collaboration with the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events announces updated schedules for Kalapriya Center for Indian Performing Arts and In the Spirit… Read more »

Olive Garden Salutes Military Families

Olive Garden Salutes Military Families

In celebration of National Military Family Appreciation month, Olive Garden is saluting military families throughout November by offering special restaurant discounts and partnering with the United Service Organizations’ (USO) United… Read more »