Yearly Archives: 2014
Celebrate Halloween at Chicago Parks
The Chicago Park District hosts dozens of Halloween events in the parks. Offerings include several haunted houses, numerous pumpkin patches, movie screenings and much more. Call 312-742-PLAY for a complete… Read more
‘Not one more victim’
By: Ashmar Mandou “Not one more victim,” chanted community members on October 18th during Mujeres Latinas en Acción’s annual march against domestic violence. Rain did not deter the crowd made… Read more
‘Get out the Vote’
By: Ashmar Mandou In an effort to increase Latino voters, the Illinois Latino Agenda hosted Tu Voz Marca la Diferencia: a “Get Out the Vote” Community Forum on Tuesday, Oct…. Read more
Lake Shore Hogs Announce Their Stuffed Animal Drive & Ride for Kids
The Lake Shore Hogs chapter will hold its annual stuffed animal ride bringing Christmas gifts to children in care of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services on Sunday,… Read more
Chicago Sinfonietta, Redmoon, and Brazilian Conductor Celebrate Día de los Muertos
The Chicago Sinfonietta captures the duality of grief and joy intrinsic to the Mexican holiday Day of the Dead in its annual Día de los Muertos concert, where the orchestra… Read more
Berwyn Park District Hosts New Event, “All Hallow’s Eve”
The Berwyn Park District will be hosting a new Halloween themed event, “All Hallow’s Eve.” All Hallow’s Eve will take place on Saturday, Oct. 25th from 6p.m., to 8p.m. The… Read more
Verizon Presents Nueva Latina Estrella Award in Business to Chicagoan
Verizon announced the winners of its annual Nueva Latina Estrella Awards in business, education, community service and healthcare at the annual Mujeres Latinas en Accion Leadership Awards Luncheon. Jessica Priego,… Read more
City Announces Official Launch of Focal Point Community Campus Development
By: Ashmar Mandou A pool of community leaders gathered on the Southwest side on October 18th to announce the official launch of the Focal Point Community Campus development. Hundreds of… Read more
NLEI Celebrates Emerging Leaders with Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Reception
The National Latino Education Institute honored distinguished and emerging Latino leaders at its 3rd annual Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month recientemente. The celebration, held at John Barleycorn, 149 W. Kinzie… Read more
Brighton Park Neighborhood Council Launches Illinois Herbalife Victim ID Program
With dozens of victims coming forward to share their stories of how they fell for Herbalife Inc.’s predatory pyramid scheme, the Brighton Park Neighborhood Council (BPNC) has joined other community… Read more
