Yearly Archives: 2016
New Year, New Smile
Plan to get healthy this New Year? Gym shoes and low-calorie snacks aren’t the only things you’ll need – don’t forget a toothbrush. Dental health is a key component of… Read more
Rep. Hernandez Feeds Hundreds of Families
State Representative Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez made hundreds of families smile during Thanksgiving as she hosted a Thanksgiving luncheon Thursday, Nov. 24th to over 400 families in need. Throughout the day… Read more
Aldermen, Advocates Celebrate Passage of Resolution Condemning Islamophobia
A resolution sponsored by the City Council Progressive Reform Caucus condemning Islamophobia and anti-Muslim violence passed unanimously in the Committee on Human Relations Committee on Monday. In a press conference… Read more
Plaque Dedicated Marking Former Site of Mayor “Long John” Wentworth’s Summer Home
Alderman Edward M. Burke (14th) and Michael Zalewski (23rd) joined the leadership of the Clear Ridge Historical Society in dedicating a plaque marking the former site of the late Chicago… Read more
Latino Art Beat Founder Receives Honor
Latino Art Beat’s President and Founder Don Rossi Nuccio received top honors from Miami Mayor Tomas Regalado and the Miami City Commissioners during a televised ceremony celebrating his accomplishments with… Read more
Chicago Park District Breaks Ground on Lake Cultural Theatre
Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Superintendent Michael P. Kelly, Alderman Michele Smith, and members of the Lincoln Park and theater communities broke ground on the new Theater on the Lake year-round cultural… Read more
Hundreds Celebrate New Future Energy Jobs Bill
Exelon representatives and nuclear plant employees joined Governor Bruce Rauner, state legislators, local business leaders, environmental groups to celebrate the signing of the Future Energy Jobs Bill, an energy plan… Read more
Parents United/Padres Unidos Celebrates 10 Years of Parent Leadership
For ten years, Parents United for Healthy Schools (PUHS) has been a leading force in creating healthy school environments through organized parent leadership. This parent-led movement advocates for a better… Read more
CHA Proposes Pilot Program
By: Ashmar Mandou The Chicago Housing Authority proposed a pilot program for the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program that would provide voucher holders with services and job training to determine… Read more
Leaders Urge President-Elect to Continue DACA Program
By: Ashmar Mandou Mayors across the country, including Mayor Rahm Emanuel sent a letter to President-elect Donald Trump Wednesday morning urging him to continue the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals… Read more
