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Monthly Archives: June 2015

Experts Warn About Dangerous ‘Dabbing’ Trend Among Teen Pot Smokers

Experts Warn About Dangerous ‘Dabbing’ Trend Among Teen Pot Smokers

Parents, ask your teens: “Have you ever heard of ‘dabbing’?” This increasingly popular way to get high uses butane passed through a steel or glass tube containing bits of marijuana… Read more »

Holy Cross Hospital to Host a Blood Drive

Holy Cross Hospital to Host a Blood Drive

All adults 18 years and older are welcome to a Blood Drive hosted by Holy Cross Hospital Tuesday, July 7th, from 9a until 1p, in the hospital auditorium at 2701… Read more »

FDA Orders Companies to Remove Partially Hydrogenated Oils from Processed Foods

FDA Orders Companies to Remove Partially Hydrogenated Oils from Processed Foods

Watch out, junk-food lovers. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given U.S. food manufacturers three years to remove all partially hydrogenated oils from their products because the agency wants… Read more »

C-Section Births May Increase the Risk of Childhood Diseases

C-Section Births May Increase the Risk of Childhood Diseases

Expecting moms take note: Opting for a caesarean delivery, known as a C-section, could seriously put your kids’ long-term health at risk. Recent findings published in the journal BMJ showed… Read more »

The State of Senior Health: Where Illinois Made Strides, and Where We Need to Improve

The State of Senior Health: Where Illinois Made Strides, and Where We Need to Improve

By: Dr. Bruce Weiss, medical director, UnitedHealthcare of Illinois With America’s senior population expected to double in size by 2050, it is important that we ensure seniors in Illinois can… Read more »

Lyons plans spectacular 4th of July celebration

Lyons plans spectacular 4th of July celebration

The Village of Lyons will host its annual 4th of July Independence Day celebration including a parade, children’s entertainment at Veteran’s Park and an evening of fireworks, Lyons Mayor Christopher… Read more »

Festival Cubano Gears Up for Sixth Year

Festival Cubano Gears Up for Sixth Year

By: Ashmar Mandou Festival Cubano Director and Founder George Herrera kicked off the sixth annual Latin music festival Tuesday morning during a press conference at 90 Miles Café. “After last… Read more »

Enlace Chicago Launches Casa Destino

Enlace Chicago Launches Casa Destino

This week, Enlace Chicago, has launched a project that will address the dire needs of the most densely populated community in Chicago, Little Village, by creating a new, innovative facility… Read more »

Berwyn Police Department to Crackdown on Drunk Drivers During Independence Day

Berwyn Police Department to Crackdown on Drunk Drivers During Independence Day

The Berwyn Police Department announced plans to step up Independence Day traffic enforcement, focusing on both drunk and unbuckled drivers. The intensified enforcement effort will concentrate on late-night hours as… Read more »

South Loop to Welcome New Farmers Market

South Loop to Welcome New Farmers Market

By: Ashmar Mandou South Loop residents are about to welcome a new fresh farmers market on Thursday, June 25th. Replete with local produce, meats, cheeses, baked goods, specialty foods and… Read more »