Monthly Archives: August 2019
Castro Provides In-State College Tuition Rates to all Military Personnel
A new law sponsored by State Senator Cristina Castro (D-Elgin) will provide in-state tuition rates to all active duty military and all individuals receiving benefits from the Department of Veterans… Read more
Back to School, Back to Work – But First Get a Permit
School either has or is about to start for Illinois students. Lots of those young people will do more than homework. They’ll get a job. And if you’re under 16… Read more
Dove Dermatologist Weighs in on the latest Body Foundation Trend
By: Dove Dermatologist and Beauty Expert Dr. Alicia Barba Properly Prep Your Skin: Before applying any form of make-up make sure your skin is properly prepped -i.e. removing any dead… Read more
Oak Street Health, Advocate Health Care Unveils New Primary Care Center in Elgin
Oak Street Health and Advocate Health Care have joined forces to bring an innovative model of value-based primary care to Medicare-eligible adults in Chicago’s Northwest suburbs. The new primary care… Read more
Two Confirmed Cases of Legionnaires’ Disease Linked to AmericInn in Schaumburg
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) recently linked two confirmed cases of Legionnaires’ disease to the AmericInn by Wyndham Hotel in Schaumburg, Illinois, and is currently investigating the cluster… Read more
Gut-Brain Connection Helps Explain How Overeating Leads to Obesity
Eating extra servings typically shows up on the scale later, but how this happens has not been clear. A new study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation by a… Read more
Intestinal Illness Linked to Imported Fresh Basil
The FDA and CDC are investigating an outbreak of cyclospora illnesses linked to fresh basil imported from Mexico. The outbreak across 11 states is linked to 205 illnesses, including five… Read more
Walgreens Celebrates Ten Years of Youth Empowerment
Walgreens is proud to launch the 10th Annual Expressions Challenge, a creative arts competition for teens to voice their opinions on critical issues and encourage healthy decisions for a healthy… Read more
SummerDance Celebration
The third Annual SummerDance Celebration will take place on Saturday, August 24 in Millennium Park from 1p.m., to 8p.m., and will feature a full day of participatory dance competitions, social… Read more
‘Bandera a Bandera’
The 26th Fiesta Boricua, popularly called “De Bandera a Bandera” will be celebrated during the Labor Day Weekend (Saturday August 31 & Sunday September 1, 2019). This family centered festival… Read more
