Monthly Archives: November 2015
Strategies for Getting the Most Out Of Meetings
Many employees probably groan and grumble when they see that the boss has scheduled yet another meeting. But Cameron Herold, a business development expert and author of “Double Double: How… Read more
Wansas Tequila Hosts Special Dinner
(From left to right) Alberto Rojas, 312 Spirits; Ana Maria Romero Mena, respected tequila expert and author; and Steve Dolinsky, “The Hungry Hound” and TV Food Reporter. Romero visited Chicago… Read more
Save Money & Travel Time Vacationing in Your City
Chose the right hotel. Typically a staycation is a stay-at-home experience. Kick it up a notch by selecting a local and affordable hotel that offers the perfect balance of play… Read more
Metra Adds Early Afternoon Trains To Help Travelers Get Home Thanksgiving Eve
Metra is operating special schedules ahead of and for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. On Wednesday, Nov. 25, Metra will operate extra “get-away” trains so that its customers can get an… Read more
ILLCF Hosts Annual Conference
The 13th Annual Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus Foundation held their highly anticipated conference on Friday, Nov. 20th at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL. Hosted by Lourdes… Read more
Celebrate Thanksgiving Tradition of Buckling Up, Driving Sober
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is joining Illinois State Police (ISP) and local law enforcement agencies to remind motorists to buckle up and drive sober during one of the… Read more
A True Voluntary Return
by Daniel Nardini According to a Pew report from the Pew Research Center, over one million Mexicans left the United States and returned to Mexico. In fact, the report makes… Read more
#GivingTuesday
By: Ashmar Mandou Before you head for the nearest line to buy the latest gadget on Black Friday or search for online deals on Cyber Monday, be sure to allot… Read more
ComEd Shares the Light by Supporting Community Holiday Lighting Events
The holidays are here and ComEd wants to help families and friends share the light. This year ComEd is offering holiday light-gazers the opportunity to bring an additional family member… Read more
Preventing Knee-jerk Reactions to the Paris Attacks
by Daniel Nardini The Islamic State-inspired terrorist attacks against civilians and innocent people in Paris can and should only receive the highest condemnations possible. I do not envy the French… Read more »