Monthly Archives: February 2017
Tiempo de Cepillarse Una Vida de Buena Salud Dental debe Empezar Temprano
por: Dr. Richard P. Klich, chief dental officer, UnitedHealthcare Editado por Lawndale Bilingual Newspaper Febrero es el Mes Nacional de la Salud Dental Infantil, un recordatorio de que una buena… Read more
Get Involved
By: Ashmar Mandou It has certainly been tumultuous this past week with thousands descending onto O’Hare airport to protest President Trump’s travel ban. While Chicagoans were outraged on behalf of… Read more
Chicago Latino Film Festival Names Poster Contest Winner
The International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago (ILCC), producer of the Chicago Latino Film Festival (CLFF), announced that Polish graphic artist Dominika Czerniak-Chojnacka won first place in the 21st Annual… Read more
Habitual E-Cigarette Use Link to Increase in Negative Cardiovascular Effects
Habitual e-cigarette use has been found to increase risk factors linked to negative cardiovascular effects, according to a study published in the journal JAMA Cardiology. Most e-cigarettes, or electronic cigarettes,… Read more
When You Eat and How Frequently May Benefit Heart Health
What times someone eats during the day and how frequently may play a role in having a healthy weight and heart. According to an American Heart Association scientific statement published… Read more
Illinois Policy Institute Releases ‘Balanced Budget’
By: Ashmar Mandou The Illinois Policy Institute introduced a budget reform plan that balances the state budget and closes Illinois’ projected $7.1 billion budget deficit without a tax increase on… Read more
Thrive Chicago Announces Opportunity for Youth
The Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS), and Thrive Chicago have announced an Opportunity Youth Summit to release recommendations by a joint working group to systemically reconnect Opportunity Youth… Read more
ChildServ Unveils Imagination Playground™ for Child Development
ChildServ, a nonprofit dedicated to building better lives for children at risk, held an event to unveil an Imagination Playground™ from KaBOOM! The equipment – provided by a KaBOOM! Creative… Read more
Vortex UAS Partners with Harper College for Drone Pilot Training
In response to overwhelming growth in the Commercial Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) industry, Vortex UAS has partnered with Harper College in Palatine, Illinois to train the next generation of career… Read more
HACE, National Louis University Partner to Develop Non-Profit Leaders in Latino Community
With support from the American Express Foundation, HACE and National Louis University (NLU) have partnered to provide a leadership development program for Latinos in the nonprofit sector. The program is… Read more