Monthly Archives: September 2018
New Music Meets New Tech
Fulcrum Point New Music Project collaborates with the Morelia, Michoacan-based Mexican Centre for Music and the Sonic Arts to present ¡Revolución! featuring electroacoustic music from Mexican composers, plus the unique… Read more
State Board Introduces Comprehensive Suite of Solutions for Statewide Teacher Workforce Crisis
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) published a comprehensive suite of solutions for the statewide teacher workforce crisis, backed by state and national research and data. The “Teach Illinois:… Read more
Public Youth Arts Showcase Free Festival
Mayor Emanuel and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events are thrilled to announce hip-hop star Desiigner (“Panda”) as the headliner for YAS! Fest, the youth arts showcase… Read more
Five Warning Signs to Seek Help
By: Dr. Paul Berkowitz Chairman of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at Sinai Health System September is “Suicide Prevention Awareness Month” across the United States. According to recent… Read more
Tips for Parents to Become Savvy About Hidden Added Sugars
Ask ten parents how much added sugar their child consumes each day and there’s a good chance that at least nine of them will have no clue or will underestimate… Read more
How to Beat Holiday Stress, Sadness, and Weight Gain
Dr. Bradley Nelson, author of the bestselling book “The Emotion Code,” has lectured internationally on the natural healing of chronic illness; as a holistic chiropractic physician, he’s successfully treated patients… Read more
American Red Cross Seeking AmeriCorps Team Members
The American Red Cross of Chicago & Northern Illinois is currently seeking individuals to serve as full-time AmeriCorps team members. There are currently 21 full-time positions available at offices across… Read more
Illinois Safe Schools Alliance, Public Health Institute of Metropolitan Chicago Announce Intention to Merge
The Board of Directors for the Illinois Safe Schools Alliance (Alliance) and Public Health Institute of Metropolitan Chicago (PHIMC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) which expresses their intent… Read more
Orgullo Mexicano: Honrando a Nuestra Familia y Nuestras Raíces
By: Ashmar Mandou ¿Qué es el orgullo mexicano? Es una pregunta que evoca profundas emociones. Una pregunta que inspira múltiples respuestas y una pregunta que destaca la diversidad y complejidad… Read more
La Comunidad Inmigrante Denunció Públicamente a Heartland Alliance y la Archidiócesis Católica de Chicago
Miembros de la comunidad están iniciando una campaña para demandar la completa clausura de los centros de detención (llamados “shelters”) para niños inmigrantes, manejados por Heartland Alliance y la Arquidiócesis… Read more
