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Monthly Archives: February 2016

State of Illinois Office of the Comptroller Recognizes 40 Years of Service of ASI

State of Illinois Office of the Comptroller Recognizes 40 Years of Service of ASI

The State of Illinois Office of the Comptroller recognizes ASI on its 40th anniversary. Thomas Choi, Public Affairs Manager, Office of the Comptroller presented Marta Cerda, CEO of ASI with… Read more »

Twin Brothers Lose Big on “Biggest Loser”

Twin Brothers Lose Big on “Biggest Loser”

Roberto Hernandez, a 36-year-old physical/health/driver’s education teacher from Burbank, IL was named ‘The Biggest Loser’ at NBC’s exciting live finale Monday night, winning $250,000. He started season 17 at 348… Read more »

FREE Kids Club Event: Easter Celebration

FREE Kids Club Event: Easter Celebration

Saturday, March 12, 8:30am-10:00AM in the Food Court Balloon Artists Face painting Music, games, and prices Special guest the Easter Bunny North Riverside Park Mall 7501 W Cermak Road, North… Read more »

Connective Tissue Disease Increases Risk for Cardiovascular Problems

Connective Tissue Disease Increases Risk for Cardiovascular Problems

A study based on medical records from more than a quarter million adult patients found that African-American patients with connective tissue diseases, such as lupus or rheumatoid arthritis were twice… Read more »

Chicago Voices Wants You

Chicago Voices Wants You

No matter where you live in Chicago, your community has compelling stories to tell. Lyric Unlimited wants to hear and share those stories through Community Created Performances, part of the… Read more »

Cicero Abates Millions to Hold Down Property Taxes

Cicero Abates Millions to Hold Down Property Taxes

Cicero Town President Larry Dominick proposed the abatement of $8.2 million in the Town’s levy to hold down property taxes for Cicero taxpayers. The proposal was unanimously approved by the… Read more »

Two News Items from Honduras

Two News Items from Honduras

by Daniel Nardini The Honduran government has been working hard to drastically fight the gangs that have taken over whole sections of the country’s major cities and who are responsible… Read more »

Chicago Park District Announces Spring Park Program Registration

Chicago Park District Announces Spring Park Program Registration

Mayor Emanuel and Chicago Park District General Superintendent and CEO Michael P. Kelly today announced online registration for spring programs is now open, with in-person registration beginning Saturday, February 27…. Read more »

Black, Latino Caucuses Encouraged by Zoning Reform

Black, Latino Caucuses Encouraged by Zoning Reform

The Chicago City Council Black and Latino Caucuses on Tuesday said they were encouraged at the Emanuel administration’s newly announced zoning and economic reforms, which the administration says are designed… Read more »

City Will Fast-Track Demolition of Vacant Building in Police Districts with High Crime Rates

City Will Fast-Track Demolition of Vacant Building in Police Districts with High Crime Rates

As part of the city of Chicago’s ongoing effort to make our communities safer, the Chicago Police Department and the Department of Buildings announced that the city is expediting the… Read more »