Monthly Archives: October 2016
First Day of Early Voting Shatters Record
A record number of suburban Cook County voters took advantage of the first day of Early Voting on Monday, shattering all previous marks for the day. On Monday, Oct. 24th… Read more
President Preckwinkle Joins Commissioners Boykin and Garcia in Proposing New Workforce-Anti Violence Initiative
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and County Commissioners Richard Boykin and Jesus “Chuy” Garcia announced Wednesday morning that they will join forces to implement a pilot workforce development and… Read more
Education is Key
ALAS-WINGS Helping Women Across Chicago Battle Breast Cancer By: Ashmar Mandou As Breast Cancer Awareness Month comes to an end, Founder and Executive Director of ALAS-WINGS Judy Guitelman encourages women… Read more
Peoples Gas Launches Training Program for CPS Students
Dozens of students from Little Village Lawndale High School gathered at Peoples Gas’ technical training center, 1235 S. Kilbourn Ave., to kick off the new Peoples Gas Utility Training Program… Read more
Goode Partners Announces Acquisition of Forman Mills
Goode Partners LLC, the New York-based private equity firm, announced the acquisition of Forman Mills, from Richard Forman, CEO and President, owner and founder. Goode Partners will fund the Company’s… Read more
CCHHS Nurse Honored as “40 under 40” Emerging Nurse Leader
The Illinois Nurses Foundation has honored Rachel Reichlin, of Lincoln Square, as one of the 40 under 40 Emerging Nurse Leaders in Illinois. Reichlin is the Manager of Care Management… Read more
New Survey Data Shows Latina Voters Ages 50+ Influenced by Economic Anxiety
AARP’s Take a Stand campaign recently revealed new survey data highlighting economic anxieties and a multitude of other concerns of Latina women voters age 50-plus in key battleground states. “For… Read more
UnitedHealthcare Offers Tips to Make Open Enrollment Easier
The majority of Americans – approximately 155 million – receive their health benefits through employer-sponsored health plans. Many employers set aside a two-week open enrollment period between now and December… Read more
High Blood Pressure Meds May Cause Depression and Other Mental Health Problems
If left untreated and uncontrolled, high blood pressure can cause serious health problems, such as heart attack, stroke or kidney failure. But findings from a recent study published in the… Read more
My Wife’s Firsthand Account with a Trump Supporter
by Daniel Nardini While at work one day, my wife was wrapping an item that a lady had bought at the store my wife works at. My wife also works… Read more »