Yearly Archives: 2017
New Year’s Resolution Ideas
By: Ashmar Mandou New Year is just days away and serves as the perfect opportunity to reevaluate and reflect on your life’s choices this past year with hope to kick… Read more
Organizers Announce Location to Reprise Historic Event
Women’s March Chicago calls on women and their allies to join “March To the Polls” on January 20, 2018 at Columbus Parkway and Congress Drive, the same location where a… Read more
Cicero Police Apprehend Suspect in Park Killing
Cicero Police have formally charged a suspect in the August 22, 2017 killing of a 16-year-old boy who was playing basketball with friends at a local Cicero Park when assailants… Read more
How to Commit to Your New Year’s Resolutions
By: Ashmar Mandou It can be daunting when your list of New Year’s Resolutions is as long as your holiday shopping list. However, it is important to remember that the… Read more
New Program to Provide Support for Homeless
Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced the Flexible Housing Subsidy Pool (FHSP), a one-of-a-kind supportive housing rental subsidy model that combines both housing/rental subsidy expertise and intensive case management to effectively house… Read more
Watch Out for Frostbite As Chicago Area’s Temperature Drops
An unwelcome visitor has come to the Chicago area: bone-chillingly cold weather. With that, comes an increased chance of getting frostbite, even if you’re just outside for a few minutes…. Read more
EMILY’s List Endorses Sol Flores for Congress in Illinois’ 4th District
This week, EMILY’s List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, endorsed Sol Flores for Congress in Illinois’ 4th District. Stephanie Schriock, president of EMILY’s List, released the following… Read more
Chicago Park District Announces Spaces Still Available for Winter Break Camp
The Chicago Park District announced that more than 50 neighborhood parks will host Winter Break Camp, the citywide program that provides Chicago kids with a fun, safe place to enjoy… Read more
RTA Gets Creative in 2018 to Promote Transit Ridership
This year was a challenging year for public transportation in Northeastern Illinois, the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) region. It’s no secret that Santa’s bag was a little lighter when it… Read more
City Crack Down on Outlaw Party Bus Operators
As Chicago prepares to celebrate the New Year, a new City ordinance allowing regulators and Chicago police to crack down on illegal party buses while increasing safety requirements for licensed… Read more
