Monthly Archives: February 2016
Little Hats, Big Hearts
By: Ashmar Mandou According to the American Heart Association, nearly 40,000 children across the U.S. are born with a congenital heart defect, a portion of the heart that faces structural… Read more
Holy Cross Hospital Announces In-Person Medical Interpreter Services
With the beginning of 2016, Holy Cross Hospital has expanded its medical interpreter services to include specially trained and qualified, medical interpreters available on site for all programs and departments… Read more
Historic Agreement Reached on $1.3 Billion Infrastructure Plan for O’Hare Airport
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the City of Chicago, U.S. Senators Durbin and Kirk, representatives from United and American Airlines, and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced a nearly $1.3 billion… Read more
Chicago Latino Film Festival Poster Contest Names Winner
By: Ashmar Mandou Chicago-based Visual Artist Morgan Ramberg was named this year’s Chicago Latino Film Festival Poster Contest winner and for Ramberg she thoroughly enjoyed the challenge of the creative… Read more
Halcyon Theatre to Host Latina Social Issues Panel
In association with its mission to present new voices from inadequately represented communities, Halcyon Theatre will host a one-night-only post-show discussion immediately following the 8p.m. performance of Estrella Cruz [the… Read more
Illinois Businesses, State Government to Promote Human-Trafficking Resource Center Hotline
Effective this year, The Human-Trafficking Resource Center Notice Act will assist victims by requiring businesses and establishments to post the National Human-Trafficking Resource Center (NHTRC) hotline number. The specific business… Read more
Take Care of Your Teeth
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, offering a reminder that tooth decay is the most common chronic disease among children. Locally, Illinois received a “B” grade for managing the… Read more
Chicago Zoological Society to Celebrate Cesar Chavez with Annual Art Contest
The Chicago Zoological Society, which manages Brookfield Zoo, is inviting all students in Illinois to participate in the “In Honor of Cesar Chavez” art contest reflecting the spirit of Cesar… Read more
DOLLARS & SENSE
BY Zalutsky & Pinski, Ltd Check Your Numbers In between million dollar commercials, there will be a football game played today. For those of us entered in a pool at… Read more
ComEd Extends Call Center Hours for Customer Convenience
In a continuing effort to provide customers more convenient options and enhanced customer service, ComEd is extending its call center hours to stay open later during weekdays. Starting this week,… Read more
