Monthly Archives: February 2018
Award-Winning Murder in the Woods to Premiere at Chicago Latino Film Festival
The award-winning horror/slasher film Murder in the Woods, directed and produced by Mexican filmmaker Luis Iga starring José Julián (A Better Life) and featuring distinguished actor Danny Trejo (Machete) has… Read more
Medical Corner: Heart Health
By: Ashmar Mandou In February we not only celebrate Valentine’s Day, but we also celebrate National Heart Month to raise awareness among the U.S. population about cardiovascular health. Heart disease… Read more
Harmon measure providing alternative to opioids passes committee
Legislation giving patients access to medical alternatives to prescription painkillers passed the Senate Executive Committee. Senator Don Harmon (D-Oak Park) introduced the Alternatives to Opioids Act to tackle the opioid… Read more
Diet May Influence the Spread of a Deadly Type of Breast Cancer, Study Finds
A single protein building block commonly found in food may hold a key to preventing the spread of an often-deadly type of breast cancer, according to a new multicenter study… Read more
Howard Brown Health Expands Sexual Health Services at its 63rd Street Location
Howard Brown Health has expanded the scope of services offered at its neighborhood clinic in Englewood to include walk-in screening and treatment for sexual transmitted diseases (STDs) and sexually transmitted… Read more
Ways to Love your Brain
Growing evidence indicates that people in Illinois can reduce their risk of cognitive decline by adopting a few key lifestyle habits. In honor of Valentine’s Day, the national day of… Read more
Heritage Middle School in Berwyn Holding First Civics and Social Studies-Themed Family Night
On Thursday, Feb. 15th, Heritage Middle School, 6850 31st St., Berwyn, is inviting members of the Berwyn community to a special civics and social studies-themed Family Night. The engaging and… Read more
CAF’s Free Engineering Fest for Children
Give your child a new way to see the world – and maybe a dream career – at Chicago Architecture Foundation’s free annual Engineering Fest on February 24th & 25th… Read more
Ways Parents, Teachers and Students Can Reduce Standardized-Test Stress
Standardized testing has drawn its share of criticism from teachers, students and parents. One of the most common complaints is the stress that all three groups feel – from preparation… Read more
The Children’s School Approves Relocation to Larger Oak Park Facility
On February 5th, the board of directors for The Children’s School approved a new lease for space in the St. Edmund’s school building at the corner of Pleasant and Oak… Read more