Monthly Archives: April 2014
Earth Day in the Parks Promotes Natural Resources Stewardship for Students
More than 750 students will visit Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) state parks in April and May for the eighth annual Earth Day in the Parks event series. Earth… Read more
Beauty Inside and Out Starts with Honey
As most of us know, our energy levels and skin tend to reflect our eating habits. Luckily, the current food-conscious climate is buzzing with an increased appreciation of natural ingredients’… Read more
Grow a Nutritious Garden in a Pot
By: Melinda Myers Don’t let a lack of time or space get in the way of gardening your way to a healthy lifestyle. Plant a container of nutritious vegetables and… Read more
Cinco De Miler Race Coming to Chicago
The Cinco De Miler race is coming to Chicago this year for the fourth year in a row on May 4th. The race will take place at Montrose Harbor in… Read more
Record Drop in Chicago Youth Smoking Rates
Officials from the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced smoking among Chicago high school students has decreased by more than 20 percent since 2011 and is now the lowest… Read more
ComEd Employee Volunteers Celebrate National Volunteer Week with Spring Cleaning at El Valor
Employee volunteers from ComEd partnered with the El Valor to honor National Volunteer Week on Saturday, April 12. The volunteers helped beautify the grounds of El Valor. As the weather… Read more
BERWYN’S CINCO DE MAYO FEST
Cinco de Mayo Fiesta is coming to Berwyn. On Monday, May 5th from 5:30p.m., to 8p.m., Berwyn will host its inaugural Cinco de Mayo Fiesta on Cermak Road between East… Read more
Eggs Up For Grabs in the South Loop
The Prairie District Neighborhood Alliance will host its Annual Easter Egg Hunt, at Chicago’s Women’s Park and Gardens featuring a variety of family activities, on Saturday, April 19 from 12:00… Read more
Zoppé Italian Circus Comes to Chicago
Zoppé, an Italian family circus, returns to Addison Mother’s Day Weekend, May 7 through 11. Join the Zoppé family as they journey to an enchanted world, separate from our modern,… Read more
Emanuel y Madigan Anuncia Programa para Reurbanizar Edificios Vacantes
El Alcalde Rahm Emanuel, la Procuradora General de Illinois Lisa Madigan y líderes cívicos anunciaron la creación de un nuevo préstamo, de $26 millones que hará posible la financiación para… Read more