Monthly Archives: May 2017
Running for a Purpose
By: Ashmar Mandou Thousands of ambitious people from all walks of life are about to participate in the annual Chicago Spring Half Marathon this Sunday, May 21st. For some, this… Read more
Ají Sobremesa bringing the heat from Perú to Chicago
Sobremesa Chicago, a staple in the Chicago underground dining scene, announces the arrival of their very own hot sauce: Ají Sobremesa. After a successful crowdfunding campaign in 2016 raising over… Read more
ILLC Chairman Sandoval Leads State Collaboration Agreement
On Wednesday, May 10th, Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus (ILLC) Chairman Martin A. Sandoval (D-11) joined Hispanic state organization leaders, in the Governor’s Office, for a historic signing of a collaboration… Read more
How Women View Their Post-Childbirth Selves
Actress Jennifer Garner, a mother of three, once jokingly referred to the extra weight that childbirth left around her tummy as her “baby bump” and added almost proudly, “It’s not… Read more
New Report Details Chicago’s Racial, Ethnic Disparities
Despite some progress, significant racial inequities have stagnated, and in some cases grown worse, in Chicago since the civil rights movement, according to a new report by University of Illinois… Read more
Activists Call on Rauner to Avoid School Voucher Programs
By: Ashmar Mandou This week, 34 legislators signed a letter to Governor Bruce Rauner urging him to keep school voucher programs out of Illinois and keep public dollars within the… Read more
12 CPS STUDENTS COMPETE FOR FULL SCHOLARSHIP TO WORLD RENOWNED FRENCH PASTRY SCHOOL
High School Student Finalists Will Compete May 12th in Inaugural Mayor’s Cup Culinary Competition with Celebrity Judges Leigh Omilinsky, Alpana Singh, Brett August and More Twelve high school students will… Read more
CPS Announces Intention to Recommend Ogden-Jenner Merger After Creating Transition Plan
In a letter to members of the Ogden and Jenner elementary schools communities, Chicago Public Schools leadership announced the district’s intent to recommend that the Chicago Board of Education move… Read more
‘Put our people first’
By: Ashmar Mandou Vocal marchers took over the school grounds of Curie High School Monday evening in an effort to protest the abandonment felt by many in regards to education… Read more
Munoz Seeks to Broaden Illinois State Police Candidate Pool
More veterans could soon be eligible for appointment as an Illinois State Police officer under a plan that adds two considerations in meeting the collegiate educational requirements for the position…. Read more
