Monthly Archives: February 2015
Common Cause Illinois Gala Unites, Celebrates “Champions of Democracy”
On February 11, Common Cause Illinois and 250 supporters gathered at City Winery in the West Loop for music, food, drinks, a silent auction, and the annual Champions of Democracy… Read more
Veterans Get New Home in Humboldt Park
By: Ashmar Mandou Members of the 65th Infantry Regiment “Borinqueneers” joined Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Alderman Roberto Maldonado, Hispanic Housing Development Corporation (HHDC) President and CEO Hipolito “Paul” Roldan, and President… Read more
One-Night-Only Performance by Grammy Award-Winner Lila Downs
The Mariachi Heritage Foundation and the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University present Grammy and three-time Latin Grammy Award-winner Lila Downs on May 6, 2015 at 7:30pm. Known for her innovative… Read more
Iconic Red Chair from Telemundo’s La Voz Kids on Display at Gurnee Mills
La Voz Kids fans can stop by Gurnee Mills, 6170 W. Grand Ave., for the opportunity to take a spin in the iconic red chair normally occupied by celebrity coaches:… Read more
Gift of Hope Sets Record in Number of Lives Saved
Courtesy of Gift of Hope February 14th was National Donor Day. To celebrate, Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network announced a record number of lives saved by helping… Read more
Lake FX Summit + Expo to Reinvigorate Innovators
The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) is pleased to announce that the Lake FX Summit + Expo, the region’s largest free conference for artists, creative professionals… Read more
Chuy Garcia: ‘I think the prospects to go all the way are very much in reach’
By: Ashmar Mandou Cook County Commissioner Chuy Garcia is ecstatic to know he has a large group of residents across Chicago that has his vote as he is days away… Read more
Roosevelt University Presents Opera in Pilsen Community
A triple bill of operatic fables will be staged in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood on February 28th and March 1st by Roosevelt University’s Chicago College of Performing Arts (CCPA). Some of… Read more
Local Student Earns Top Honors at Loyola University of Chicago
Congratulations are in order for Louie Hernandez a student of Loyola University Chicago who earned several accomplishments throughout his academic school year. Hernandez is a member in the National Society… Read more
The Libya Epic Failure
by Daniel Nardini No electric power. No running water in many cities. No authority. The quality of life in most parts of the country little better than living in the… Read more »