Monthly Archives: April 2014
Argentinean Comedy “Heart of Lion” Wins 30th Chicago Latino Film Festival’s Audience Choice Award for Best Feature
The 30th Chicago Latino Film Festival (CLFF) announced today the winners of the Audience Choice Awards. Even though the CLFF is a non-competitive festival, since 1993 the public has had… Read more
Taste of Chicago Announces Headliners
The City of Chicago and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) is pleased to announce the lineup of performers at the Petrillo Music Shell for the 34th… Read more
Pastor Jose Landaverde Retires After Decades of Community Service
By: Ashmar Mandou For many Little Village residents, Reverend Jose Landaverde is a leader, a hero, and friend. In the eyes of legislators he is a formidable opponent. Growing up… Read more
Green Juice Recipe | Green Goddess
1 Green Goddess 2 green apple 1 inch knob ginger 6 large stalks celery 1 cucumber 1 bunch of parsley 1 bunch of kale 1/2 lemon (with peel, if organic)… Read more
Combatting Heart Disease
By: Ashmar Mandou According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death among Latinos in the United States. In a recent survey… Read more
Tobolski Honors Tracey Rouso as Cook County Unsung Heroine
Cook County Commissioner Jeff Tobolski honored Sharon Flaim as the 16th District Unsung Heroine at a reception held on April 17th at Palmer Place in downtown LaGrange. Steve Palmer, the… Read more
Lyons Residents Support Police Reorganization at Board Meeting
More than 200 residents of Lyons attended the Village Board meeting earlier this month to show support for a re-organization of the Police Department that will save more than $650,000… Read more
City Welcomes Motorola Mobility to Chicago
Mayor Rahm Emanuel joined Motorola Mobility leadership at the public unveiling of the company’s global headquarters in downtown Chicago. Motorola Mobility announced its relocation from Libertyville, Illinois to Chicago’s historic… Read more
WalMart Introduces Exclusive Money Transfer Service, Cuts Fees for Customers
Millions of customers transfer money domestically each year, many of them struggling to navigate the complex and costly fees that come with each transaction. Today, Walmart and Ria are launching… Read more
AT&T GoPhone Adds More Data to Smartphone Plans at No Additional Cost with No Annual Contract
Beginning April 25, AT&T1 GoPhone customers will benefit from enhanced smartphone plans, which now provide more data at no additional cost. And, the new plans give customers the capability to… Read more
