Monthly Archives: April 2019
Lori Lightfoot Makes History
By: Ashmar Mandou Chicago made history electing former federal prosecutor Lori Lightfoot, defeating Toni Preckwinkle in a runoff for Chicago mayor Tuesday. Lightfoot will be the first openly gay person… Read more
Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe to Offer Free Lenten Concert
A special Lenten concert will take place on Friday, April 5 at 7 p.m., in the St. Joseph Chapel at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, 1170 North River… Read more
Alejandro Sanz Kicks-Off #LaGira Tour
Acclaimed artist Alejandro Sanz announced the first dates of #LaGira in the U.S. The U.S. dates will be the first international stops of #LaGira, where Alejandro Sanz will perform his… Read more
John Leguizamo’s Latin History for Morons Announces North American Tour
Following its Tony-nominated hit Broadway run at Studio 54 seen by tens of thousands, The WOW Agency announced that Tony Award winner John Leguizamo’s one-man play LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS… Read more
Brookfield Zoo Raises Awareness About Autism
Brookfield Zoo is collaborating once again with Autism Speaks to take part in the annual Zoos Go Blue campaign, on Saturday, April 6. The event takes place at select Association… Read more
Tips to Help Make Walking More Fun and Effective
By Dr. Julie Daftari, chief medical officer, UnitedHealthcare of Illinois Edited by Lawndale Bilingual News With spring’s arrival and the days getting warmer and longer, people in Illinois can put… Read more
PCC Parkside Family Health Center Now Open
PCC Community Wellness Center recently opened its twelfth health clinic, PCC Parkside Family Health Center, expanding affordable health care access to more residents on Chicago’s West Side. The new clinic,… Read more
IDPH Recognizes National Minority Health Month
Recognized every year in April, National Minority Health Month is a time to focus on raising awareness about health disparities that continue to affect racial and ethnic minority populations. Supporting… Read more
Largest Study of Childhood Cancer After IVF
In the past three decades, in vitro fertilization (IVF) has gone from an experimental procedure to being more common. Pregnancies enabled by IVF frequently have more difficulties, with children born… Read more
April is Autism Awareness
By: Ashmar Mandou April is National Autism Awareness Month, which has a mission of helping to increase the understanding and acceptance of those who are autistic. According to the Centers… Read more
