Monthly Archives: August 2017
Jewish Federation Takes Aim at Urban Violence
In a move to help reduce the cycle of violence gripping the city of Chicago, the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago has awarded the United Way of Metropolitan Chicago $425,000… Read more
North Lawndale Hosts I AM ABLE Conference
Over 350 community residents (i.e. parents, youth, local businesses, educators, health/social service providers and public servants) met to learn, plan and organize a productive and healthy way to respond to… Read more
DCEO Announces Apprenticeship PLUS Program Pilot Locations
The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced the locations of the initial Apprenticeship PLUS pilots under the Governor’s Cabinet for Children and Youth. The pilots specifically target… Read more
Berwyn Development Corporation Announces New Deputy Executive Director Role
Berwyn Development Corporation (BDC) is pleased to announce that Amy M. Crowther has been promoted to Deputy Executive Director effective Aug 1st. Amy has served as Director of Chamber Services… Read more
Lopez: After a year of inaction, time for City to start taking animal care reform seriously
Alderman Raymond Lopez (15) on Friday reiterated his call for sweeping reform of the Commission on Animal Care and Control (CACC), citing reports of gross overcrowding at City kennels, leading… Read more
Get Healthy
Pistachios are not only a colorful nut, but they may also influence your behavior towards nutrition. The Pistachio Principle was developed by behavioral eating expert Dr. James Painter, PhD, RD,… Read more
One in Three Americans Took Prescription Opioid Painkillers, Study Says
How many Americans are using prescription opioid painkillers? About one in three. That’s the stunning number in a new survey released Monday from the National Institute on Drug Abuse, which… Read more
La Municipalidad Publica Solicitud Mejorada Universal para la Prescolar
El alcalde Rahm Emanuel lanzó la solicitud preescolar universal diseñada para mejorar el acceso y ayudar a las familias a identificar las opciones que satisfagan las necesidades de sus aprendices… Read more
La Corporación de Desarrollo de Berwyn Anuncia el Papel de la Nueva Subdirectora Ejecutiva
La Corporación de Desarrollo de Berwyn (BDC) se complace en anunciar que Amy M. Crowther ha sido ascendida a Subdirectora Ejecutiva a partir del 1 de agosto. Amy ha trabajado… Read more
Venezuelan Endgame?
by Daniel Nardini What can only be called an illegitimate vote, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro announced that with a “mandate” from the Venezuelan people, he can now create a constituent… Read more »