Monthly Archives: January 2017
Two Chicago Schools Named Best in Illinois for Development of Mobile App
Chicago Students at De La Salle Institute and Roosevelt Middle School in Bellwood have been named a Best in State winner in Verizon’s fifth annual Innovative Learning App Challenge. The… Read more
Cuban Health Officials Visit Chicago Local Health Clinics
By: Ashmar Mandou Officials from the Cuban Ministry of Health met with health professionals in the Englewood and Back of the Yard communities last week. The visit marked the launch… Read more
Women’s March
By: Ashmar Mandou Thousands are expected to descend onto downtown Chicago this Saturday, one day after President-Elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, as part of the nationwide movement Women’s March on Washington… Read more
BBF Family Services Hosted the Citywide Mental Health Project
BBF Family Services (BBF), a community-based, human services organization located in North Lawndale hosted the kickoff of the Citywide Mental Health Response Steering Committee’s West Side Outreach Project last Thursday…. Read more
Illinois Residents Make Pledge to Go Sugarless on Wednesdays
The American Heart Association, Senator Mattie Hunter from Illinois’ third district, and other Illinois legislators are spearheading an initiative to implement Sugarless Wednesday across the state – a campaign to… Read more
Annual Travel and Adventure Expo Returns to Chicago
Anyone looking to find, plan, and book their next vacation will find thousands of vacation options to explore, local destination experts to personalize their experience and tens of thousands of… Read more
Governor Rauner Signs Lead Testing Bill
Governor Bruce Rauner joined by Reverend Jesse Jackson, State Senator Steans and state agency directors Monday signed Senate Bill 550, legislation to protect Illinois children from possible exposure to lead… Read more
Pro Life, Pro Choice Standoff
Caption by Ashmar Mandou Photo Credit: Tony Diaz Representatives from the Pro Life movement and representatives from the Pro Choice movement held their respective rallies on Sunday, Jan. 15th at… Read more
Stay Focus, Stay Healthy
Courtesy of Lifestyle Guru Laura Posada New Year’s resolutions are always a hot topic in January. Taking baby steps to accomplish them could be the right approach. However, considering we… Read more
Jehovah Testimony
The Jehovah Testimony Assembly invites the community to learn about life and love at their conference this Sunday, Jan. 22nd to be held at 800 Schmidt Road, Romeoville, Illinois beginning… Read more