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Monthly Archives: May 2016

The High Speed Train Project Failure

The High Speed Train Project Failure

by Daniel Nardini Over a decade ago it was touted as part of a new future for Venezuela; a high speed train network that would help build a socialist Venezuela… Read more »

Eyewear with Style

Eyewear with Style

By: Ashmar Mandou Celebrity Stylist Irma Martinez once again teamed up with Transitions Optical, Inc., for a second time to bring Spanish web series, “Estilo a Primera Vista,” to the… Read more »

Senate Passes Martinez Plan Allowing Thousands of Children to Keep Health Insurance

Senate Passes Martinez Plan Allowing Thousands of Children to Keep Health Insurance

Thousands of children would be protected from losing their health insurance under legislation passed out of the Senate today by Majority Caucus Whip Iris Y. Martinez (D-Chicago). The Covering All… Read more »

National Museum of Mexican Art Wraps Up Groundbreaking Pilot Program

National Museum of Mexican Art Wraps Up Groundbreaking Pilot Program

On May 19, the National Museum of Mexican Art, in partnership with Chicago’s Gads Hill Center, wrapped up a groundbreaking educational experience for children of low-income families from the south… Read more »

Top Five Financial Tips for Parents of Recent Grads

Top Five Financial Tips for Parents of Recent Grads

Graduation season is upon us and it’s time to celebrate, but also the perfect moment to help recent graduates gain their financial independence as they start their lives outside of… Read more »

ICIRR Announces the Community Empowerment and Defense Initiative

ICIRR Announces the Community Empowerment and Defense Initiative

Last week, a multi-racial alliance of more than 80 community leaders from throughout Illinois launched the Community Empowerment and Defense Initiative in response to upcoming raids by Immigration and Customs… Read more »

Oliver’s Prime Cuts & fresh Seafood Celebrates Grand Opening

Oliver’s Prime Cuts & fresh Seafood Celebrates Grand Opening

Oliver’s Prime Cuts & Fresh Seafood, located at 6908 Windsor Ave, celebrated a ribbon cutting in conjunction with the City of Berwyn and the Berwyn Development Corporation (BDC) on May… Read more »

State Farm® Releases Data Highlighting Generational, Cultural Differences of Neighbors

State Farm® Releases Data Highlighting Generational, Cultural Differences of Neighbors

With all of society’s changes, people still value interacting with their neighbors, whether it takes place next door or within a virtual community. However, when it comes to how they… Read more »

Summer Camp Fun

Summer Camp Fun

Written by Ashmar Mandou With the school year ending soon, there are so many options this summer to keep your child’s mind active and engaged. From science camps, to overnight… Read more »

Faith Groups Urge Communities to Participate in Citywide Anti-Violence Initiative

Faith Groups Urge Communities to Participate in Citywide Anti-Violence Initiative

Mayor Emanuel joined residents, community, faith and business leaders to kick-off the third annual Summer of Faith and Action, a citywide violence prevention initiative designed to promote safety throughout Chicago… Read more »