Monthly Archives: February 2017
Morton College Hosts Hall of Fame Ceremony
Photo Caption 1: Dr. Stan Fields, MC President; Richard Vavra, Morton College Foundation, President; Sallie Nyhan Davis, Friends of Morton Foundation, Development Officer; Mr. Jim Peterik, Class of 2017 Hall… Read more
Five CPS Families, Board of Education Sue to End State’s Discrimination
In an effort to force the State of Illinois to equitably fund Chicago students, five families and the Board of Education sued Tuesday to declare the State’s separate and unequal… Read more
Baby’s Sex Plays Role in Pregnant Woman’s Immunity
Women have claimed for years that their bodies react differently whether they’re pregnant with a male or female baby. Some studies suggest that a baby’s sex could play a role… Read more
Procedures Plastic Surgeons Don’t Want You to Get
According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), plastic surgeons performed a total of almost two million surgical procedures in 2015, up seven percent from the year before…. Read more
Lupus Patients Have Higher Rates of Hep C, Study Finds
Lupus patients appear to have higher-than-normal rates of hepatitis C virus (HCV), according to a new study published in the journal Immunologic Research. The findings support previous research linking the… Read more
Loretto Hospital Goes Red in support of Heart Disease and Knowing Your Heart Health
In honor of heart health month, Loretto Hospital employees wore red on National Wear Red Day® to support the millions of women who suffer from heart disease. The American Heart… Read more
Surprising benefits of eating more ginger
Give your pantry and fridge a quick scan. Do you see powdered or fresh ginger? If not, it’s time to plan a trip to the grocery store—stat! That’s because this… Read more
Early Voting begins for February 28 Primary Election
Early Voting for the February 28, 2017 Consolidated Primary Election through February 27th. Suburban Cook County voters can vote early at any one of the four early voting sites throughout… Read more
Sandoval Elected Latino Caucus Co-Chair of 100th General Assembly
On Monday, the members of the Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus unanimously elected State Senator Martin Sandoval to serve as the Caucus Co-Chair. In this role, Sandoval will help steer the… Read more
The Multicultural Wild West
by Daniel Nardini One of the greatest myths about the “Wild West” was that it has been portrayed as a truly wild and lawless place in countless theater plays, movies… Read more »