Monthly Archives: December 2016
Brain Changes Seen in Pregnancy, May Help Preparing for Baby
Pregnancy affects not only a woman’s body: It changes parts of her brain too, a new study says. When researchers compared brain scans of women before and after pregnancy, they… Read more
Holiday Party Prep with Yarel Ramos: Tips & Tricks to Look Flawless
The holidays are in full gear, and that means back to back parties, dinners and get-togethers to attend! Whether it’s the office holiday party, a friends’ dinner gathering or a… Read more
US women increasingly use pot during pregnancy, study finds
U.S. women are increasingly using pot during pregnancy, sometimes for morning sickness. That’s according to an analysis of annual U.S. government drug surveys. Though the actual numbers are small, researchers… Read more
Governor Bruce Rauner kicks-off the Grand Opening of the Hispanic Innovation Center – Chicago (HICC)
During the grand opening of the Hispanic Innovation Center Chicago (HICC), José I. Sordo, HICC president and founder announced the start of operations in Q1 2017 to a remarkable diverse… Read more
Study Suggests Saunas May Cut Risk of Dementia
Here’s one good reason to sweat it out in the sauna on your next visit to the gym: It could reduce your risk of dementia. In the first study of… Read more
Calumet City to Allow Residents to Vote for Fair Wage
By: Ashmar Mandou Centro de Trabajadores Unidos welcomed the Calumet City Council’s passage of an ordinance which provided for the submission of an advisory public referendum to appear on the… Read more
Assessor’s Office Certifies 2016 Assessment; Again Completes Assessment Cycle Early
The Cook County Assessor’s Office (CCAO) announced that it has certified and will publish all 2016 property assessment values nearly a week ahead of schedule – saving local units of… Read more
How researchers tapped into brain activity to boost people’s confidence
There may be a way to tap into people’s brain activity to boost their confidence, a new study suggests. In the study, the researchers used a technique called decoded neurofeedback,… Read more
Illinois on Track to Become First Smart State in the U.S.
The State of Illinois’ Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) recently hosted the Smart State Roadmap Workshop, a two-day workshop to pursue becoming the first ‘Smart State’ in the nation…. Read more
RTA Board Approves $3.0 Billion 2017 Regional Transit Operating Budget
The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) Board of Directors adopted the 2017 operating budgets for the RTA, Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Metra and Pace, totaling $3.0 billion. The Board also adopted… Read more
