Monthly Archives: May 2016
Transforming Lives
By: Ashmar Mandou Each year, in honor of Cinco de Mayo, Lawndale Bilingual Newspaper puts a spotlight on local individuals and/or organizations making remarkable strides for the betterment of their… Read more
Great Laughs, Great Cause
By: Ashmar Mandou Get ready to laugh the night away for a great cause! The Brighton Park Neighborhood Council (BPNC) and Mikey O Comedy Show will present their fourth annual… Read more
Ashley HomeStore Creates Unique Shopping Experience
Creating your dream home just got easier. Ashley HomeStore, the number one retailer of furniture in the United States, will hold the grand opening of its new 35,000 square foot… Read more
Alderman Lopez to Host “One Summer Chicago” Registration Events
By: Ashmar Mandou Summer break is around the corner. While for some it means endless trips to the beach or catching their favorite music festival around the city, for others… Read more
Department of Insurance Launches Mental Health Insurance Awareness Campaign
The Illinois Department of Insurance (DOI) launched a consumer education awareness campaign in partnership with other state agencies and healthcare organizations across the state to help Illinois families navigate health… Read more
ACCESS Expands Mental Health Services
A long-term partner of Access Community Health Network (ACCESS), United Way of Metropolitan Chicago awarded ACCESS a two-year grant to expand its behavioral health services, which include mental health, behavior… Read more
U.S. Likely Wasted $1.4 Billion Pushing Abstinence in Africa
A massive study has found no evidence that U.S. efforts to promote sexual abstinence and marriage fidelity abroad have had any impact on individuals’ sexual behavior. Publishing their findings in… Read more
Five Hacks for Making Drinking Water More Fun
As summer soon approaches, many parents will be thinking about keeping their kids entertained and well-hydrated during the hot days. Water is a healthy beverage choice, but getting the young… Read more
Board of Education Approves New Policy for Homeless Youth
The Chicago Board of Education voted to adopt a new Education of Homeless Children and Youth Policy, which will help ensure every homeless student in CPS has full access to… Read more
CPS Introduces New Guidelines to Support Transgender Students, Employees and Adults
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) announced the implementation of new guidelines to support transgender students, employees and adults to ensure CPS schools are safe, welcoming environments for everyone in the school… Read more
