Monthly Archives: January 2017
Cook County Exceeds its Target in Key Sustainability Metric
For the third year in a row, Cook County has exceeded its greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) reduction goals, the County’s Annual Sustainability Report shows. GHGs from County buildings have decreased… Read more
Advocate Children’s Hospital Welcomes New Chief of Pediatric Care
Joseph Forbess, M.D., has been appointed as the new chief of pediatric cardiovascular (CV) surgery for Advocate Children’s Hospital and co-director of the Advocate Children’s Heart Institute. Dr. Forbess is… Read more
Volunteers Across Illinois Set To Make Martin Luther King Day A “Day On, Not a Day Off”
Governor Bruce Rauner has proclaimed January 16, 2017 as Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service in the state of Illinois. The Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service… Read more
Raising Cane’s Seeks Enthusiastic Crewmembers For First Two Chicago-Area Restaurants
Renowned as one of the “Best Companies To Work For” in communities across the country, Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers is always on the lookout for talented individuals to help foster… Read more
Farewell, Mr. President
Caption by Ashmar Mandou Photos by Tony Diaz As the old adage goes, all good things must come to an end. President Barack Obama delivered his final speech in front… Read more
The Art of Bull Riding
By: Ashmar Mandou Bull riding is a way of life for Brazilian native Luis Blanco, who began riding at the tender age of 12 after being inspired by his cousins…. Read more
Former Chicago Trafficking Victim to Speak at Illinois Holocaust Museum
January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month. On January 12, Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center and YWCA Evanston/North Shore in partnership with Illinois DCFS and other local organizations, will… Read more
Share Your Stories Through Chicago Voices
Last year through Lyric Unlimited’s groundbreaking Chicago Voices initiative, three incredibly unique groups were selected for a “once-in-a-lifetime” experience to bring their community’s stories to life through song. Now, Lyric… Read more
Public Building Commissioner Welcomes New Leader
By: Ashmar Mandou The Public Building Commission (PBC) welcomed Carina Sanchez as its new Executive Director, Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced this week. “As a native Chicagoan, I am honored to… Read more
The New Reefer Madness
by Daniel Nardini I may be an old prude, but I just cannot approve of marijuana. I remember a long time ago in the 1970’s when so many people I… Read more »