Monthly Archives: July 2014
The American Red Cross, Illinois DCFS, Illinois Association of Park Districts Team Up to Promote Water Safety
Water Safety Tips for Children and Adults Know how to swim and make sure your children know how to swim. Formal swimming lessons can reduce the risk of drowning by… Read more
Illinois Latino Family Commission Talks DACA
Illinois Latino Family Commission in collaboration with the Illinois DREAM Fund Commission brought together a panel of experts titled “DACA & Higher Education” at Arturo Velasquez Institute in Chicago. The… Read more
CPS, Faith Based Leaders Host Rallies Across City to Promote Safe Summer
Haven partners occupied various street corners across the city to deliver a compelling anti-violence message in anticipation of Fourth of July Weekend. Coordinated by the CPS Office of Faith Based… Read more
Free Business Computer Training
Learn how to use computers and internet in your business. The Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council, 1751 W. 47th St., 2nd Floor, will host a daylong free computer training… Read more
Youth Volunteer Program in Rural Town
by Daniel Nardini While I was passing through northwest Illinois, I came upon a town almost unheard of. The Village of Chadwick, a peaceful place nestled in a valley, has… Read more
Hearty Chicken and Dumplings Lightened-Up
1 tablespoon olive oil 2 stalks celery, finely chopped 1 medium carrot, finely chopped 1 onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth 3/4 cup… Read more
Chicago Shakespeare in the Parks
A Midsummer Night’s Dream Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST), the City of Chicago, Chicago Park District and Boeing partner to present the annual citywide summer tradition, Chicago Shakespeare in the Parks…. Read more
Ozzie Guillen Returns to Chicago for Ozzie Guillen Foundation
More than 150 guests attended the Ozzie Guillen Foundation benefit in which all funds raised went directly to Children’s Oncology Services Inc., a local non-profit that provides free support programs… Read more
Illinois Law Requires All Children to Start School by Age 6 Years
The compulsory minimum school age for students in Illinois is lowered from seven years to six years effective July 1, 2014, as a result of legislation passed the Illinois General… Read more
The Slow Death of Castroism
by Daniel Nardini I do not know how many people there are today either in the United States or the world that still believe in Communism, and Fidel Castro’s version… Read more »