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Monthly Archives: February 2019

Runoff Election

Runoff Election

By: Ashmar Mandou On February 26th, Lori Lightfoot and Toni Preckwinkle advanced to an April 2nd runoff election, as neither received more than 50 percent of the vote. As did… Read more »

Chicagoans Tell Chase Bank, ‘The Great Lakes are not an ATM’

Chicagoans Tell Chase Bank, ‘The Great Lakes are not an ATM’

Last Saturday, members of Rising Tide Chicago stood outside of a Chase Bank in Bridgeport to educate concerned citizens about the bank’s funding of Tar Sands oil and humans rights… Read more »

ROMA Wins Three Oscars

ROMA Wins Three Oscars

Alfonso Cuarón: ‘This film wouldn’t exist if it’s not from Mexico’ By: Nikoleta Morales This year’s 91st Academy Awards, the Oscars, were an exciting time not just for me as… Read more »

Hernandez to Fight for Immigrant Community as Assistant Majority Leader

Hernandez to Fight for Immigrant Community as Assistant Majority Leader

State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, released the following statement following her selection as assistant majority leader of the House of Representatives: “It is an honor to have been nominated by… Read more »

Historic Moment for Chicago’s History

Historic Moment for Chicago’s History

By: Ashmar Mandou In a little over a month, history will be made in Chicago as the City will elect its first African-American female mayor. Self-proclaimed “independent candidate” Lori Lightfoot… Read more »

Unplug from Stress, Return to Your ‘True North’

Unplug from Stress, Return to Your ‘True North’

The National Day of Unplugging is an opportunity for people to put down their devices and focus on what really matters in their lives. Mindfulness expert Julie Potiker invites you… Read more »

FDA’s Proposed Sunscreen Regulations Would Be Major Win for Public Health

FDA’s Proposed Sunscreen Regulations Would Be Major Win for Public Health

The Food and Drug Administration released a proposal for updated sunscreen regulations – a big step toward cleaning up a largely unregulated industry with much-needed reforms that would better protect… Read more »

Stem Cell Recruitment Offers a Less Invasive Option for Joint Pain

Stem Cell Recruitment Offers a Less Invasive Option for Joint Pain

Pain Relief Institute’s regenerative medical treatment is covered by Medicare and Insurance Those that suffer from osteoarthritis know what real pain feels like. The pain affects every day normal function… Read more »

Planned Parenthood of Illinois Offers Free Birth Control Through Initiative

Planned Parenthood of Illinois Offers Free Birth Control Through Initiative

Planned Parenthood of Illinois (PPIL) announces its new Access Birth Control (ABC) initiative. Eligible PPIL patients can now access their preferred method of contraception at no charge. The ABC initiative… Read more »

Ways to Find Support During the Lonely Battle with Infertility

Ways to Find Support During the Lonely Battle with Infertility

Infertility can be a lonely and challenging journey. Women struggling to get pregnant may consider numerous options while experiencing a wide range of emotions in the process. About 10 percent… Read more »