Monthly Archives: April 2016
Madigan: La Cámara Aprueba Fondos de Emergencia para Educación Superior
El Vocero de la Cámara, Michael Madigan, publicó una declaración tras la aprobación de la Cámara a un plan que dará fondos de emergencia a las universidades públicas del estado,… Read more
Berwyn Public Library Preparing for Renovations
The City of Berwyn is preparing for interior renovations to the Berwyn Public Library beginning the end of April; estimated completion is the end of June. The interior renovation shall… Read more
Applications Now Open with After School Matters®
After School Matters® is now accepting teen applications for its summer 2016 program session. Nearly 600 programs in the arts, communications, science, sports and technology will be offered at locations… Read more
Landmark free-press law for student journalists passes Illinois House of Representatives
A civil liberties bill introduced by State Representative Will Guzzardi (D-39) passed unanimously out of the Illinois House of Representatives on Tuesday and will now face a vote in the… Read more
MHOA Shares Healthy Tips
As part of its commitment to enhance children’s well-being through programs and initiatives that encourage active, playful creativity, the McDonald’s Hispanic Owner Operator’s Association (MHOA) joined the National Museum of… Read more
Why Are Insulin Costs Skyrocketing Across the United States?
The cost of insulin in the United States has almost tripled for certain diabetes patients during the last five years, according to a new research letter published in the Journal… Read more
‘Covering All Kids’ Passes House, Moves to Illinois Senate
On April 18th, Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, “Covering All Kids” bill sponsor Representative Lisa Hernandez, Department of Healthcare and Family Services Director Felicia Norwood, Minority leaders Jim Durkin and… Read more
Cluster of Elizabethkingia Cases Identified In Illinois
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced recent test results show ten Illinois residents have been diagnosed with infections caused by a strain of Elizabethkingia anophelis that is different… Read more
“Waddle It Be?” Shedd Aquarium Teams Up with Lurie Children’s Hospital to Name Penguin
Curious, playful and coming into his own, Shedd Aquarium’s rockhopper penguin chick that was no more than a ball of fluff only 10 months ago is now fully-grown and ready… Read more
RTA Encourages Commuters to Celebrate Earth Day
The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA), along with the Chicago Transit Authority, Metra and Pace, are encouraging everyone to celebrate Earth Day this year by riding the region’s transit system and… Read more
