Monthly Archives: April 2016
Local Officials Call on Dept. of Aviation Commissioner Evans to Ensure Reinstatement of O’Hare Workers
This week, SEIU Local 1, Alderman Susan Sadlowski Garza (10), Alderman Nicholas Sposato (38), Alderman Anthony Napolitano (41), and Alderman Carlos Ramirez-Rosa (35) called on Department of Aviation Commissioner Ginger… Read more
Illinois Senate Approves Bill to Remove Criminal Penalties for Marijuana Possession
The Illinois Senate approved a bill 40-14 on Tuesday that would replace criminal penalties with a civil fine for possession of a personal amount of marijuana. It will now go… Read more
Illinois Lottery Unveils New Scratch-Off Game
On Monday, April 18th the Illinois Lottery unveiled a new scratch-off game aimed at Latinos called lotería, in honor of the Mexican board game, at the Mexican Arts Museum. Attendees… Read more
Illinois Warrior Assistance Program Launches “530 by 5/30” Campaign
The Illinois Warrior Assistance Program has launched a campaign to help veterans and their families across the state of Illinois, who need help with the emotional, medical or legal challenges… Read more
Community Savings Bank to Hold Popular Shred-A-Thon
Community Savings Bank will hold another one of its popular Shred-A-Thons this spring – on May 7th. Customers and non-customers are invited to shred old checks, bank statements and other… Read more
Cinco De Mayo Fest to Thrill Crowd
By: Ashmar Mandou Viva Cinco De Mayo Festival is underway and Jose Aldaco, marketing director for Mega Events, chief coordinators of the festival, is excited to unveil all the acts… Read more
Spring Trends
Spring season has finally arrived and we know that you already have in mind the places you’d like to visit! However, it’s very important to be prepared ahead of time… Read more
Fair Tax Bill Passes Through Springfield Committee
Members of a house committee approved a plan on Tuesday known as the “fair tax,” that will cut taxes for over 99 precent of Illinois taxpayers and raise $1.9 billion… Read more
Trailblazer Claudia Telles
By: Ashmar Mandou A lack of degree in business did not prohibit Claudia Telles from listening to her entrepreneurial spirit less and creating her very own company, Trailblazing Business, a… Read more
Cook County Democratic Party Re-elects Joseph Berrios Chairman
The Cook County Democratic Party on Monday unanimously re-elected Joseph Berrios to a sixth term as its chairman. In addition, the party unanimously re-elected its eight other officers – Toni… Read more