Monthly Archives: January 2015
Cold Virus Thrives in Chilly Temperatures
Why is it that the common cold seems to hit hardest during the winter months? New findings from a Yale University study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of… Read more
Antibiotics to Treat Acne May Not Be Such a Good Idea
If you believe you can just take a magic pill to prevent pimples, think again. Dermatologists across the country say they’re starting to avoid using antibiotics to treat acne amid… Read more
Get Covered Illinois and Alivio Medical Center Team Up to Host Latino Enrollment Week
By: Ashmar Mandou In honor of Latino Enrollment Week, Get Covered Illinois and Alivio Medical Center held a youth-focused enrollment event Tuesday evening at La Catrina Café in Pilsen. The… Read more
Young Women Speak Out Against Forced Marriage, Racism
By: Ashmar Mandou Young South Asian members of the Pomegranate Tree Group, in partnership with Tahirih Justice Center, began on a six-city tour to address the lives of young women… Read more
RTA Approves Funding for Public Transit Improvements for Town of Cicero
The Town of Cicero announced this week that it has received a $400,000 grant from the RTA to fund bus stop improvements in the Town of Cicero. In 2012 the… Read more
Jesus “Chuy” Garcia Mayoral Campaign Hires Campaign Director
This week, the Jesus “Chuy” Garcia mayoral campaign announced that Tania Unzueta joined the team as the Latino campaign director. Unzueta will be responsible for ensuring that the Latino community… Read more
500 Illinois Children in Foster Care Find Forever Homes
As the Department of Children and Family Services’ 50th year of protecting children and supporting families came to a close, Acting Director Bobbie Gregg announced an exciting – and ambitious… Read more
Chicago Women Take Action to Host Mayoral Forum
Chicago has a women’s agenda. Where do the leading mayoral candidates stand on it? Hear from Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Alderman Robert Fioretti, Commissioner Jesus “Chuy” Garcia, and Willie Wilson at… Read more
City Announces New 311 Resource for Parents
Building on the nationwide success of “Text4baby,” Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced this week the upcoming launch of a free text messaging service called Connect4Tots, which provides parents with information on… Read more
Travel and Adventure Show Comes to Chicago
By: Ashmar Mandou The 11th annual Chicago Travel and Adventure Show makes its way to Chicago January 17th and 18th to give travel hopefuls the opportunity to become enthused by… Read more
