Monthly Archives: November 2017
Tempting Your Taste Buds
The mouth-watering aroma of juicy burgers and crispy fries, and the eye-catching menu signs with delicious food pictures can tempt many hungry patrons to stop at fast-food restaurants. But these… Read more
A Focus on Dental Health Can Protect Children from Becoming Overweight
Talking about dental health with children and parents — about what is healthy and unhealthy for your teeth — can be one way to prevent children from developing overweight. This… Read more
Exposure to BPA during pregnancy may cause health problems for offspring
A chemical called bisphenol A — BPA — used in plastic packaging and in the linings of food and beverage cans, may be passed from a mother to her offspring… Read more
RTA Receives GFOA Distinguished Financial Report Award for 23rd Year in Row
The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) by Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA)… Read more
Antioxidant-rich Foods Lowers Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
A lower risk of type 2 diabetes has been observed among individuals consuming food rich in antioxidants. This effect is largely contributed by fruit, vegetables, tea and other hot beverages,… Read more
CHA Breaks Ground on Rogers Park Development
The Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) broke ground on Tuesday afternoon on a mixed-use on Tuesday afternoon on a mixed-use development that will bring a new Target and affordable and market… Read more
Gutierrez Endorses Garcia as Successor
By: Ashmar Mandou In front of a crowd of supporters, Congressman Luis Gutierrez announced Tuesday he will no longer seek re-election in 2018, instead endorsing Jesus “Chuy” Garcia to take… Read more
University of Chicago’s Ci3 Receives NIH Grant
The University of Chicago’s Center for Interdisciplinary Inquiry and Innovation (Ci3) in Sexual and Reproductive Health was recently awarded a grant to pilot an app and toolkit designed to help… Read more
Emanuel, Chicago Park District Cut Ribbon on Lakefront Trail
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Park District Superintendent Michael P. Kelly celebrated the completed section of the lakefront trail separation project from Fullerton Avenue to North Avenue. Chicago’s entire 18-mile… Read more
Extreme Politics Infiltrating U.S. Academia
By: Daniel Nardini One friend that I know, who never went to university or college, told me that all our leading colleges and universities are now becoming “red.” Meaning they… Read more »