Monthly Archives: August 2019
Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation Strengthening Illinois’ Medical Cannabis Program
Governor JB Pritzker signed legislation strengthening Illinois’ medical cannabis program, which provides relief to more than 80,000 patients across the state. “This legislation brings our medical cannabis program in line… Read more
Aquino to Host Health Fair
State Senator Omar Aquino and Alderman Gilbert Villegas will host an All Kids and Family Health Fair on Friday, Aug. 16th at 10a.m. to 2p.m. at North Grand High School,… Read more
Waubonsee Welcomes New Dean
Waubonsee Community College welcomes Mr. Kenneth Cohn to the position of Dean for Community Education and Corporate Outreach. Cohn, of Westmont, has nearly 20 years of experience in higher education…. Read more
Senior Citizen Law Enforcement Academy Comes to Triton
Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart and Triton’s RSVP Volunteer Program invite all west suburban senior citizens interested in law enforcement and crime awareness issues to enroll in the Senior… Read more
Impacts of Medical, Energy Trades Careers in the Community
The National Latino Education Institute, (NLEI) is a not-for-profit community service agency that was founded in 1972. The organization evolved from an advocacy group, formed in the late 1960’s, to… Read more
Community Savings Bank to Host Back to School Celebration
Community Saving Bank will hold another of its annual Back to School celebrations on Saturday, Aug. 24th, from 9am – 12 Noon in the lobby of its main office. Neighborhood… Read more
Study: College Debt by Degree
Early-career Millennials face a host of financial challenges. Lack of affordable housing, student loan debt burdens and inadequate savings are common issues. While it is convenient to think of this… Read more
Political Sidebar
Compiled by Ashmar Mandou Political Sidebar is a weekly round-up of commentary from elected officials around the Chicagoland area discussing topical issues affecting their communities. Castro Gives School Nurses Ability… Read more
Need a Lawyer? The Chicago Bar Association Can Help
Attorneys with the Chicago Bar Association’s Call-A-Lawyer Program will be available to take calls from the public and offer brief legal advice on Saturday, August 17, as part of an… Read more
Social Room at Dearborn Homes Dedicated to Influential Resident on 103rd birthday
The social room of the Dearborn Homes public housing development was dedicated to former resident Irene Hughes on Monday – her 103rd birthday. “Mother Hughes” lived at the CHA development… Read more
