Monthly Archives: November 2019
ADL Urges Action as FBI Reports Increase in Hate Crimes in Chicago
ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) called on leaders to address the deeply disturbing climate of hate after newly released FBI data showed that hate crimes are on the rise across the… Read more
Chicago Children’s Choir Pilsen/Little Village to Present Community Concert
Chicago Children’s Choir, the nation’s preeminent youth choral organization, leads 11 after-school neighborhood choirs, from Albany Park to Hyde Park; the Pilsen/Little Village Neighborhood Choir proudly presents the first concert… Read more
Around Town
Compiled by Ashmar Mandou Christkindlmarket Through December 24th, 2019 Daley Plaza, Washington and Dearborn Streets Free www.christkindlmarket.com Ice Skating in Millennium Park Through March 8th, 2020 Millennium Park, 55 N…. Read more
Running Linked to Significantly Lower Risk of Early Death
Any amount of running is linked to a significantly lower risk of death from any cause, finds a pooled analysis of the available evidence, according to recent reports. If more… Read more
Loretto Hospital Receives an ‘A’ Grade from Leapfrog
After years of making dramatic improvements in quality, patient safety, patient services, and overall structural enhancements, The Loretto Hospital received a grade of ‘A’, according to a November 7th report… Read more
Cook County Animal and Rabies Control Offers Winter Pet Safety Tips
With potentially accumulating snowfall followed by the season’s coldest temperatures, Cook County’s Animal and Rabies Control offers the following tips to keep pets safe and healthy during the winter months…. Read more
Cook County Health Awarded $750,000 by the Office for Victims of Crime to Combat Child Abuse and Neglect
Despite numerous efforts focusing on child maltreatment prevention, child abuse and neglect remain a tragically common occurrence in the U.S., with thousands of children dying each year. In Cook County… Read more
Winter Weather System Bringing Bitter Cold to Chicago
In preparation for the wintry conditions, the Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC) is advising residents to prepare for winter weather conditions and allow extra time for the morning commute. The… Read more
Prepare for a Career with the Illinois State Police
Students and community members interested in learning how Triton College can give them a leg up in becoming an Illinois State Police (ISP) trooper. Starting in 2020, prospective ISP applicants… Read more
Roosevelt Undergraduate from Pilsen Receives 2019 Illinois Student Laureate Honor
Janessa Garcia is a strong academic achiever who credits family, including grandparents from Mexico, with providing encouragement to not only go to college, but to work toward a PhD. An… Read more
