Monthly Archives: October 2019
Cold Weather Healthy Myths Busted
There are endless winter health myths that we have heard from well-intentioned grandparents and parents. They have become so ingrained in us that we take them as cold hard facts…. Read more
Beauty Product Marketing Claims Deconstructed
We are all subject to marketing and advertising on a daily basis. Nowadays it seems like even thinking about skin care will get you bombarded with countless ads and sponsored… Read more
Pumpkin Patch Fun
Compiled by Ashmar Mandou Goebbert’s Pumpkin Farm and Garden Center 40 W. Higgins Rd, South Barrington, IL Fall fun is the name of the game at Goebbert’s in South Barrington,… Read more
Sculptor Honors Maya Angelou
Miguel Sandoval entered a contest held by the Chicago Urban Art Retreat Center to create a sculpture for their Peace Park to honor black heroes. He was inspired by Maya Angelou… Read more
Chicago Public Library Announce Elimination of Late Fees, Outstanding Debt
Chicago Public Library (CPL) Commissioner Andrea Telli announced a new policy to eliminate library late fees and remove outstanding debt for library patrons. Effective October 1, CPL eliminated overdue fines… Read more
IAHSE Conference to Bring Together Hispanic State Employees and Community Leaders
The Illinois Association of Hispanic State Employees, announced the 32nd Annual Employee Conference/Job Fair. This year’s theme: Championships are built on Relationships, it will be held Friday, Oct. 4, 2019… Read more
Frightening Films Return to Northerly Island
The Chicago Park District announced the schedule for the 4th annual outdoor horror movie series ‘Campfire Horrors,’ that will return to Northerly Island, located at 1521 S. Linn White Dr.,… Read more
Hispanic Heritage Month Series: Maria Punzo-Arias
By: Ashmar Mandou “I was very proud to appoint Maria as Cicero’s first Hispanic clerk. She was a trustee for eight years and she brings a lot of talent to… Read more
Hispanic Heritage Month Series: Marco Polo
By: Ashmar Mandou Cicero resident Marco Polo harnessed his entrepreneurial spirit from watching his father work exceptionally hard as a farmer back in Mexico. “My father had this immense piece… Read more
City Announces Investment for Accurate Count in 2020 U.S. Census
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot announced a $2.7 million investment in the City’s 2020 census efforts for an all-hands-on deck outreach strategy to ensure that every Chicagoan is counted. With nearly… Read more
