Monthly Archives: May 2014
Illinois Science and Technology Institute Hosts Learning Showcase
The Illinois Science and Technology Institute (ISTI) brought together students and teachers with industry, higher education and other key stakeholders at the Museum of Science and Industry to celebrate the… Read more
UnitedHealthcare Brings Healthy Recipes to Chicago Bloggers, Community
By: Ashmar Mandou Mommy bloggers across the City of Chicago joined together earlier this month as UnitedHealthcare hosted an education seminar and cooking demonstration at Whole Foods in Lincoln Park… Read more
ElevArte Recognizes Its Youngest Philanthropist
By: Ashmar Mandou This week, ElevArte Community Studio honored three individuals at its annual Art As Our First Language spring benefit Thursday evening with the Deep Roots Award. Among the… Read more
Berwyn’s First Craft Beer Festival to Showcase Local Food, Music Favorites
The inaugural Berwyn Brew Fest, scheduled for Saturday, June 21 from 1p.m., to 5p.m., in Berwyn’s Proksa Park, will feature local favorite blues rockers Fulkinetic, including singer Fil Kinetic, guitarist… Read more
The Necessity of Reshoring
by Daniel Nardini A new word has come into the English language, and it is known as “reshoring.” What exactly is reshoring? Almost all of us know what outsourcing is…. Read more
¡Viva la Fiesta! Returns to Brookfield Zoo
This June, guests visiting the more than 2,000 animals and enjoying the beautiful landscapes spread over 216 acres at Brookfield Zoo can add even more excitement and diversity to their… Read more
Snapper with Roasted Grape Tomatoes, Garlic, and Basil
Ingredients 2 cups grape tomatoes, halved 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, sliced 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar Pinch red pepper flakes Kosher salt 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves,… Read more
Raise Chicago Continues to Build Momentum on Minimum Wage Ordinance
Raise Chicago, a coalition of community and labor organizations advocating a living wage in the city, held two press conferences this week as momentum builds for a minimum wage that… Read more
1871 and After School Matters Announce Partnership to Promote Tech Sector Opportunities for Chicago Teens
1871 and After School Matters announced today they will partner for the first time this summer to provide Chicago teens with an internship program to experience technology and digital entrepreneurship…. Read more
Why Should There Be Reparations?
by Daniel Nardini In an article to the The Atlantic monthly magazine, an African American writer and senior editor for the magazine named Ta-Nehisi Coates has written a long (and… Read more »