Monthly Archives: November 2014
The Illinois Herbalife Campaign Assists 25th Victim
Community leaders from the Illinois Herbalife Campaign announced that another group of victims from Illinois have filed complaints with both the office of Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan and the… Read more
November Money Smart Workshops at CPL
The Chicago Public Library continues its free series of financial literacy programs designed to help people become more “money smart.” Presented in partnership with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago… Read more
Lakeside Bank Celebrated “Make a Difference Day”
In Honor of Make a Difference Day, the largest national day of helping others, Lakeside Bank hosted its 7th Annual “Women Who Make a Difference” Awards Reception on Wednesday, Oct…. Read more
Jesus Garcia Opens Up About Mayor Candidacy
By: Nikoleta Morales On October 29th, Cook County Commissioner Jesus “Chuy” Garcia attended and spoke at the fourth annual Latino Policy Forum breakfast “Latinos on the Move.” Lawndale Bilingual Newspaper… Read more
U.S. Senator Mark Kirk Discusses Career Paths, Foreign Affairs at Triton College
U.S. Senator Mark Kirk spoke about his career path to senator and shared his perspective on foreign affairs, medicinal marijuana and other various relevant topics to Triton College students during… Read more
City Officially Unveils Plans for Edwards School Annex
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Alderman Edward M. Burke joined Principal Judith Sauri (far-left) and community leader Silvia Miranda (far-right) at the Edwards School in the 14th Ward for a forum… Read more
CPS Issues RFP Seeking Agencies to Solicit Sponsors for School and District Activities
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) issued an RFP on Tuesday seeking proposals from agencies to manage and secure partnerships with organizations interested in entering into sponsorship agreements with CPS and individual… Read more
‘Our voice matters’
By: Ashmar Mandou Empowering young girls and women to share their stories is just what GlobalGirl Media is all about. GlobalGirl Media (GGM) is an organization that fosters self-expression of… Read more
Tacos Y Salsa Earns Berwyn’s Best Title for its Taco Jarocho
The Berwyn Development Corporation’s (BDC) inaugural Berwyn’s Best competition has crowned its first champion in a quest to find the best local taco. Tacos Y Salsa (6346 26th St) walked… Read more
Cooking Up Change Declares Winner
By: Ashmar Mandou Students from 18 Chicago public high schools competed at the Cooking up Change, part of Healthy Schools Campaign’s annual healthy cooking context and fundraiser, on Thursday, Oct…. Read more