Monthly Archives: May 2017
ComEd Honors Minority-Owned Firms at Annual Diverse Supplier Awards
ComEd hosted its second annual Supplier Diversity Awards recognizing diverse suppliers for exceptional performance in areas ranging from innovation and environmental stewardship to overall growth and performance. A total of… Read more
City of Berwyn Will Host Open Houses
The City of Berwyn will host public open houses for its draft zoning ordinance at the Berwyn Police Department on Monday, May 8th from 5p.m., to 7p.m, and on Saturday,… Read more
Stopping the Border Wall
by Daniel Nardini In 1862, the Mexican army was able to stop temporarily a French invasion at the First Battle of Puebla on May 5th. In celebration of this French… Read more
Cinco de Mayo: A Mexican and American Celebration
by Daniel Nardini Cinco de Mayo (Fifth of May), a holiday proclaimed by then Mexican President Benito Juarez of the Mexican army’s victory over French invaders at the First Battle… Read more
Summer Tips for Ensuring Pet Safety
Cook County Animal and Rabies Control urges pet owners to take special precautions to protect the health and welfare of their pets as the weather warms up. Dr. Donna Alexander,… Read more
Celebrating Cinco de Mayo
By: Ashmar Mandou Only days away from one of the biggest festivals of the year in Cicero, Cinco de Mayo, and Señorita Cicero Griselda Unzueta, 21, is enthusiastic to meet… Read more
Smoking while pregnant may harm your future grandkids
If you’re looking for another reason to just say no to cigarettes, researchers are offering up more evidence that the habit has negative repercussions—not just for the smoker, and not… Read more
Foods That Sabotage Sleep
Courtesy of AARP The foods you eat for dinner or shortly before bed can prevent you from getting some much-needed zzz’s. Here’s what to shun for up to several hours… Read more
Deadly Tick on the Rise
There’s an emerging tick-borne disease spreading across the US, and it has infectious disease experts sounding the alarm. The so-called Powassan virus, which the CDC reports is related to West… Read more
Imbalance in Gut Bacteria May Link to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
People with chronic fatigue syndrome may have imbalances in their gut bacteria, a new study suggests. The study found that people with chronic fatigue syndrome had higher levels of certain… Read more
