Monthly Archives: September 2017
Fatality in SUV, Motorcycle Accident
On Friday 09/08/2017 at approximately 8:13p.m., an officer from the Bridgeview Police Department responded to a fatal traffic crash involving a sports utility vehicle and a motorcycle in the 8800… Read more
Photo Exhibit on Plight of World’s Stateless Children
Few can imagine what it is like to be stateless. Now a new photo exhibit “Nowhere People,” opening Thursday, Sept. 14th at Roosevelt University’s Gage Gallery, 18 S. Michigan Ave.,… Read more
Tips for Success this National Women’s Health & Fitness Day
National Women’s Health and Fitness Day is on September 27th and serves as an important reminder for women everywhere and of all ages to make their health and fitness a… Read more
Mexican Pride
Caption by Ashmar Mandou Thousands of people adorned 26th street on Sunday, Sept. 10th as the Mexican Independence Day Parade made its way through the Little Village neighborhood. Mariachis, folkloric… Read more
Teaching Your Child About Personal Hygiene
Kids can sometimes be careless when it comes to personal hygiene. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) note the importance of good hygiene, especially during cold and flu… Read more
WBDC Honors Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia
On Monday, the Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC) presented Illinois State Representative, Linda Chapa LaVia, the 2017 Vetrepreneur of the Year award. The Vetrepreneur of the Year award honors outstanding… Read more
LAMA Cicero Chapter Sponsors BBQ After Annual 911 Memorial Run
The Latin American Motorcycle Association (LAMA) Cicero Chapter sponsored a BBQ for the Cicero Fire & Police Departments after their Annual 911 Memorial Run. “Cicero LAMA was proud to sponsor… Read more
ThinkChicago Returns Next Month
Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced ThinkChicago is now accepting applications for its seventh annual installment of ThinkChicago: Chicago Ideas Week, taking place October 19-21. Mayor Emanuel, ChicagoNEXT, the University of Illinois… Read more
Gutiérrez Community Forum Town Hall
On Thursday, September 14, 2017 at 6p.m., CT, Rep. Luis V. Gutiérrez (D-IL) will hold a Community Forum Town Hall-style meeting for constituents at Roberto Clemente Community Academy. In addition… Read more
Teaching Health Centers Are Vital to Solving Physician Shortage in Illinois
Although more Americans now have insurance coverage, many still lack easy access to a local primary care physician. By 2030, Illinois will need 1,063 more primary care physicians to meet… Read more
