Monthly Archives: September 2017
Celebrating Automatic Voter Registration
Caption by Ashmar Mandou Chicago students, residents, leaders, and elected officials gathered at Daley Plaza Tuesday morning to kick-off the annual National Voter Registration Day, to raise awareness of voter… Read more
Chicago Women Claim Victory and Relief at Rauner Signing of HB40
With a sense of relief and elation, Chicago Women Take Action, thanked Governor Rauner for listening to the voices of women and signing HB40, the bill that protects women’s access… Read more
Sunrise Frittata Recipe
Ingredients 1-1/2 cups frozen O’Brien potatoes 2 teaspoons canola oil 1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked lean ham 8 egg whites 4 eggs 1/2 cup shredded fontina cheese, divided 1/3 cup… Read more
Housing Advocates Request Changes to Mayor’s Affordable Housing Pilots
Caption by Ashmar Mandou Housing advocates held a press conference Monday morning at City Hall to request amendments be made to two new housing pilot programs proposed by the Mayor… Read more
One in Three Seniors Take Sleep Aids, Despite Dangers
One-third of older Americans take something to help them sleep, but most don’t discuss their sleep problems with a doctor, a new survey finds. “Although sleep problems can happen at… Read more
Community Members Angry at Tent City Removal
Community members angry at a dramatic increase in city officials’ attacks on the homeless gathered at the office of one of the principal organizers of the removal 46th Ward Alderman… Read more
Loretto Hospital to Offer Free Health Screenings
Loretto Hospital, in partnership with the West Side Men and Austin Weekly News, will host the West Side Annual Men’s Health Fair on Saturday, Sept. 30th from 10a.m., to 2p.m.,… Read more
National Honey Month
Did you know that September is National Honey Month? With the chemistry of collecting nectar, pollen, and resins from flowers, bees make the sweet elixir known as honey. Pure, raw… Read more
Iliana A. Mora Aims to Elevate Latina Voices
By: Ashmar Mandou We begin our Hispanic Heritage Month special editions by honoring President and CEO of Women Employed Iliana A. Mora, who is highly regarded in the non-profit sector,… Read more
City Holds Commemoration Ceremony for Mexico City Earthquake
Caption by Ashmar Mandou In honor of those who have lost their lives to the devastating earthquake in Mexico City on Tuesday, Sept. 19th, members of the Consul General of… Read more