Monthly Archives: September 2017
Free Day at Field Museum
Picked up a rock that looks suspiciously like a dinosaur fossil? Snapped a photo of a bright blue bird that you can’t identify? Your annual chance to get a world-renowned… Read more
Record Visitors for EXPO Chicago
The City of Chicago welcomed more than 100,000 visitors from around the world to Chicago for several premier arts and design events. For its second edition, the Chicago Architecture Biennial… Read more
New Report: Illinois health plans deny coverage of mental health, addiction care
Despite ongoing mental health and addiction crises, Illinois treatment providers responding to a recent survey report frequent claims denials and other barriers to coverage, according to a new report released… Read more
Young Kids with Cellphones Face a Hidden Risk
Cyberbullying starts early, and 8- and 9-year-olds with cellphones are especially vulnerable, new research finds. “Parents often cite the benefits of giving their child a cellphone, but our research suggests… Read more
Dental Work Tied to Heart Infections
Invasive dental procedures may raise the risk of rare but serious infections in people who have prosthetic heart valves, a recent study suggests. Some previous research has linked dental work… Read more
Triton College Free Flu Shot Fair
Triton College is hosting a free Flu Shot fair on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Health Services department in Building G, Room 109…. Read more
Little Village Chamber of Commerce to Offer Free DACA Renewal Clinic
By: Ashmar Mandou Last week, Jaime di Paulo, executive director of Chicago’s Little Village Chamber of Commerce dedicated Chicago’s 48th Annual Mexican Independence Day parade to the young, undocumented immigrants… Read more
Mujeres Latinas en Acción Welcomes New President and CEO
The Board of Directors is delighted to bring Linda back to the organization in this key role. Linda has extensive experience working in the Latino community and is deeply committed… Read more
Hernandez to Host Annual “College for Everyone” Resource Fair
State Representative Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, will host her annual “College for Everyone” resource fair on Saturday, Sept. 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Morton College’s Building C,… Read more
What Trump Left Out of His UN Speech
by Daniel Nardini U.S. President Donald Trump gave a powerful speech on the evils of socialism and on those countries that practice it. The three countries he named are Cuba,… Read more »