Monthly Archives: January 2019
NHC Chicago AmeriCorps Program Seeks Applicants
Public Health Institute of Metropolitan Chicago (PHIMC) seeks applications from organizations interested in hosting a National Health Corps (NHC) Chicago AmeriCorps member during the 2019-2020 service term. NHC Chicago, an… Read more
Key Health Exams Millennials Should Have in 2019
With more and more millennials skipping out on annual health exams in favor of a quick as needed, visit to an urgent care facility, doctors fear the largest generation in… Read more
How Today’s High School Cliques Compare to Yesterday’s
Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago, in collaboration with colleagues from the University of Texas at Austin, have found that while many high school peer crowds and influences… Read more
The Immune System’s Fountain of Youth
If only we could keep our bodies young, healthy and energetic, even as we attain the wisdom of our years. New research at the Weizmann Institute of Science suggests this… Read more
Exposure to Sugary Breakfast Cereal Advertising Directly Influences Children’s Diets
High-sugar cereals are heavily promoted to children on TV. The adoption of poor eating habits including excess consumption of sugar can lead to obesity, a known risk factor for 13… Read more
Young Women’s March Rally 2019 Set for January
Young women, femmes, non-binary folks, and allies of all ages are coming together for a rally in Chicago (Federal Plaza) to stand in solidarity with the third annual Women’s March… Read more
Candidates and Advocates Call for Protection of Voters’ Rights
Caption by Ashmar Mandou Hyde Park residents of the 13th state senate district held a press conference on January 6th outside of the headquarters of Fourth Ward Committeeman Toni Preckwinkle,… Read more
McDonald’s Celebrates New Year with New Store in Back of the Yard
Last December 2018, a new McDonald’s was opened in the neighborhood of Back of the Yards. This store is number five of owner-operator Phil Fuentes, who proudly commented that this… Read more
Alderman Rejects Lincoln Yards Plans
By: Ashmar Mandou On Tuesday, Alderman Brian Hopkins rejected plans for the Lincoln Yards soccer stadium on Chicago’s North Side neighborhood. In a statement to the media, Ald. Hopkins said… Read more
Cicero Hosts Three Kings Day
Cicero Trustee Victor Garcia helps hand out presents and gifts to the children in the Town of Cicero during the annual 3 Kings Day/Three Wisemen celebration at the Cicero Stadium… Read more
