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Yearly Archives: 2015

U.S. Schools Get a Failing Grade for Sex Ed

U.S. Schools Get a Failing Grade for Sex Ed

American schools are largely failing to provide young people with comprehensive sexual education, according to a recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report. Findings from the analysis of… Read more »

New Year’s Resolutions that Stick!

New Year’s Resolutions that Stick!

By Sylvia Melendez-Klinger, RD It is that time of the year when we start worrying more about our health and wellbeing, especially about those extra pounds that we’ve been wanting… Read more »

Illinois Ranks 28th Among All U.S. States in Overall Health

Illinois Ranks 28th Among All U.S. States in Overall Health

In the country’s annual health checkup, Illinois ranks 28 this year when compared with other states – according to United Health Foundation’s America’s Health Rankings® Annual Report. Illinois ranked 30th… Read more »

Illinois Health Partners and UnitedHealthcare Collaborate to Improve Patient Care in Illinois

Illinois Health Partners and UnitedHealthcare Collaborate to Improve Patient Care in Illinois

Illinois Health Partners (IHP) and UnitedHealthcare are collaborating to improve care coordination and enhance health services through a new accountable care relationship that will benefit more than 36,000 Illinois residents… Read more »

McTeacher Fun at Diversey McDonald’s

McTeacher Fun at Diversey McDonald’s

On Thursday, December 10th, Belmont-Cragin School held a very successful McTeacher’s Night at the McDonald’s on Diversey in Chicago. The restaurant was full of families supporting the school as well… Read more »

After School Matters Applications Now Open for Spring Program

After School Matters Applications Now Open for Spring Program

After School Matters is now accepting teen applications for its Spring program session. More than 300 programs in the arts, communications, science, sports and technology will be offered beginning the… Read more »

Universidad Popular Presents Overcoming Barriers to Succeed Program

Universidad Popular Presents Overcoming Barriers to Succeed Program

Universidad Popular (UP). The OBS program equips participants with special needs with the skills sets and self-confidence to both succeed in the workplace and to enrich their community. The program… Read more »

SEIU Illinois State Council Endorses Tammy Duckworth for U.S. Senate

SEIU Illinois State Council Endorses Tammy Duckworth for U.S. Senate

This week, the SEIU Illinois State Council announced its endorsement of U.S. Representative Tammy Duckworth for U.S. Senate. With her strong record, Representative Duckworth is the best choice for working… Read more »

Sandoval Receives the “Solidarity Immigrant Award” from Mexico’s Congress

Sandoval Receives the “Solidarity Immigrant Award” from Mexico’s Congress

State Senator Martin Sandoval (D-Chicago) received the highest award Mexico’s Lower Legislative Chamber (Chamber of Deputies) grants for his commitment and hard work to better the Mexican diaspora in the… Read more »

Ald. Rosa Creates Aldermanic Youth Council

Ald. Rosa Creates Aldermanic Youth Council

In the new year, with the support of Mikva Challenge, is launching Chicago’s first-ever Aldermanic Youth Council right here in our 35th Ward. We would like to invite 35th Ward… Read more »