Monthly Archives: August 2016
Skillet Rosemary Chicken
Ingredients 3/4 pound small red-skinned potatoes, halved, or quartered if large Kosher salt 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, plus 1 tablespoon leaves 1 clove garlic, smashed Pinch of red pepper flakes… Read more
Summer Jobs Provides Over 30,000 Youth Opportunities
Mayor Rahm Emanuel joined youth and members of the community at a One Summer Chicago youth employment site to celebrate another successful year of the program, which employed more than… Read more
Willowbrook Resident Wins $50,000 Illinois Lottery Prize
Willowbrook resident Consuelo Mendez won a $50,000 Powerball prize when her ticket matched four numbers, plus the Powerball number, in the Saturday, July 30 drawing. The winning numbers were –… Read more
Serious Head Injuries from Baby Strollers on the Rise
About two U.S. children visit the emergency room every hour for injuries related to being in a stroller or an infant carrier, a new study finds. Overall, more than 360,000… Read more
Lack of State Funding Jeopardizes Future of Program that Prevents Homelessness
On any given night more than 6,700 Chicagoans find themselves without a home or shelter bed. How they become homeless varies widely, but one thing is now certain: homeless prevention… Read more
Illinois Doctors Earn Nearly $2.6 Million in Quality of Care Bonus Payments for Improving Health Outcomes
UnitedHealthcare recently recognized more than 40 care providers in Illinois with the 2015 UnitedHealthcare PATH Excellence in Patient Service Awards for their commitment to improving health outcomes for people enrolled… Read more
Head Back-to-School in Style
Back-to-School season is in full swing, so now is your chance to reinvent your style. If you are needing some inspiration head over to H&M to seek all the latest… Read more
Chicago Park District Unveils Musically Inclined Playground in Douglas Park
The Chicago Park District and Airbnb representatives, Douglas Park daycampers and members of the North Lawndale community gathered to dedicate Sunshine Daydream Playground, 1850 S. Albany, during a grand opening… Read more
Community Savings Bank to Host Back to School Celebration
Community Saving Bank will hold another of its annual Back to School celebrations on Saturday, August 27th, from 9am – 11am in the lobby of its main office. Neighborhood kids,… Read more
Sowing the Wind
by Daniel Nardini The prominent U.S. newspaper the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) has warned that if Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump keeps displaying erratic behavior then the Republican Party should… Read more »