Monthly Archives: October 2017
Chicago Should Stand Ready to Welcome Puerto Rican Evacuees
Op-Ed by Senator Iris Martinez We have all been shaken by the images of destruction in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria devastated the island, leaving close to 3.5 million American… Read more
Women’s Wellness Celebration
The Resurrection Project, LAF, and Lights in the Night will host Women’s Wellness Celebration at Immaculate Heart of Mary, located at 4515 S. Ashland Ave., on Saturday, Oct. 14th from… Read more
Hundreds of Physicians, Organizations Sign Letters in Support of Sweetened Beverage Tax
In advance of the Finance Committee hearing and repeal vote next week, the Cook County Alliance for Healthy Kids delivered letters of support for the sweetened beverage tax – signed… Read more
City of Chicago and Community Leaders Join U=U Campaign as Part of New Effort to Reduce HIV Transmissions to Zero
The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced that both the City of Chicago and Chicago’s primary HIV advisory body, the Chicago Area HIV Integrated Services Council (CAHISC), have joined… Read more
The Life of Chavela Vargas
By: Ashmar Mandou Legendary singer Chavela Vargas embodied strength, courage, and revelry. Born in San Joaquín de Flores, Costa Rica, but fled to Mexico for musical opportunities, Vargas challenged mainstream… Read more
Exercise Helps Beat the Blues
October is Depression Awareness Month, and a great time to focus on ways to overcome the blues and keep depression away. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America,… Read more
Sharon Fairley Announces Candidacy for Illinois Attorney General
Former federal prosecutor and criminal justice reform expert Sharon Fairley announced her candidacy for Attorney General of Illinois on Tuesday, launching her campaign in the March 2018 Democratic primary. Fairley… Read more
Emanuel Announces Step Towards Construction of Public Safety Training Academy
Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced a step towards construction of the new Public Safety Training Academy in West Garfield Park. This week the Chicago Infrastructure Trust (CIT) in coordination with the… Read more
Attorney General Madigan Calls on Credit Bureaus to Halt Fees for Consumers Hit by Equifax Breach
Attorney General Lisa Madigan joined with 37 other attorneys general to urge credit reporting agencies Experian and TransUnion to immediately stop charging fees to consumers who want to put a… Read more
Walgreens Expressions Challenge Encourages Teens to Express Themselves
Through November 30, teens have the opportunity to enter the Walgreens Expressions Challenge in the form of creative writing, visual arts or multimedia submissions. Through their entries, students are encouraged… Read more
