Monthly Archives: November 2017
Rep. Mah Calls for Government Monitored Workers’ Protection Unit
In an effort to stand against Illinois’ “underground economy,” which forces employees to work in unsafe conditions and gives businesses unfair tax and labor advantages, state Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago,… Read more
National Prematurity Awareness Month: Dispelling Five Common Pregnancy Myths
By Dr. Kwame Foucher, medical director, UnitedHealthcare of Illinois, and Debra Ness, president of National Partnership for Women & Families November is National Prematurity Awareness Month, a time for families… Read more
Nine Chicago Arts Groups Receive MacArthur Grants
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation awarded grants to nine Chicago arts and culture organizations for diverse artistic exchanges in eight countries, including Mexico, South Africa, Sri Lanka,… Read more
Obesity to Blame for Epidemic of Knee Problems
Need another reason to keep your weight under control? Excess weight can cause dislocation of your knee and may even lead to a complication that results in amputation of your… Read more
Chicago Riverwalk Wins Urban Land Institute Award for Excellence
The Chicago Riverwalk was selected as one of thirteen global winners of the Urban Land Institute’s (ULI) 2017-2018 Global Awards for Excellence. The award honors the Riverwalk for its merits… Read more
CDPH States Teen Birthrate Hits New Historic Low
The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced teen births have reached a new historic low in Chicago. In 2015, the most recent year for which data are available, there… Read more
Antibiotics – You Don’t Always Need Them
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is recognizing U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week, November 13-19, 2017, to help decrease the misuse of antibiotics and protect people from the dangers of… Read more
Spirit of Thanksgiving
By: Ashmar Mandou In the spirit of Thanksgiving and charity several organizations across the City will open their doors to help hungry families have a warm meal and converse with… Read more
Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease: What You Need to Know
The Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter’s educational program Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease: The Basics will take place at 11a.m., on Saturday, November 18, 2017 at Chicago Public Library –… Read more
Exelon Receives Major Award for Environmental Stewardship, Parks and Education Support
The Trust for Public Land presented its Land for People award, the organization’s highest honor, to Chicago-based Exelon Corporation in recognition of its deep support for parks, conservation and science,… Read more
