Monthly Archives: October 2015
Comcast Internet Essentials Extends to Community College Students in Illinois
Comcast Corporation announced a pilot program that will extend Internet Essentials to more than 90,000 low-income community college students who are Federal Pell Grant recipients in Illinois. According to the… Read more
Six Plant-Based Foods You Should Try Today
By Vanessa Chamberlin The glorious thing about plant-based eating is that your grocery store or farmer’s market is full of an incredible array of foods, flavors, and textures that are… Read more
Depressed People Who Respond Well to Placebo Get Better Results From Real Antidepressants
When it comes to mental health treatment, the idea of “mind over matter” may not be way off the mark. According to findings published in JAMA Psychiatry, patients who respond… Read more
UIC Holds ‘Future of Chicago’ Lecture Series
The University of Illinois at Chicago presents the annual “Future of Chicago” lecture series, which brings civic leaders to campus to examine issues with students and the community. Topics focus… Read more
Substance Abuse Prevention – It’s Working, But We’re Not Done
October is National Substance Abuse Prevention Month. This observance focuses on the role substance abuse prevention plays in promoting safe and healthy communities. Underage drinking, non-medical use of prescription drugs,… Read more
Martinez reacts to the closure of state museums
Senate Majority Caucus Whip Iris Y. Martinez (D-Chicago) issued the following statement regarding Illinois State Museums being closed: One of Illinois’ greatest treasures are its state museums that highlight the… Read more
Cook County Commissioner Luis Arroyo Jr. Announces Cook County Board Recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month
Cook County Commissioner Luis Arroyo Jr. successfully presented two resolutions that celebrate the contributions of Cook County’s Latino communities. National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated September 15th through October 15th…. Read more
Goodman Theatre Announces First All-Female Unit of Chicago Writers
Goodman Theatre launches the 2015/2016 Playwrights Unit with four newly-named members: Kristiana Rae Colón, Sandra Delgado, Jenni Lamb and Calamity West. In partnership with Chicago Dramatists, the Playwrights Unit is… Read more
Media Personality Ana Belaval Talks American Dream at Chicago Ideas Week
By: Ashmar Mandou Now in its fifth year, Chicago Ideas Week kicks-off its first Spanish-language panel, Redefiniendo el Sueño Americano with influential leaders in media and business. Executive Chef and… Read more
Chicago Bulls Celebrate 50 Years of Chicago Bulls Basketball
The Chicago Bulls announced plans to commemorate 50 years of Chicago Bulls basketball throughout the 2015-16 season. “Chicago Basketball is Golden” will serve as the season-long theme and the team… Read more
