Yearly Archives: 2019
Chicago Earns Gold Medal from CityHealth for Passing Policies that Improve Residents’ Health and Quality of Life
Chicago has again received a gold medal as one of the nation’s highest performing cities when it comes to passing policies that improve the health and well-being of its residents,… Read more
Explore Chicago’s Holiday Celebrations
Compiled by Ashmar Mandou A Christmas Carol Through December 29th Goodman Theatre Price Range: $25-$89 Dickens’ holiday classic is the iconic tale of greedy businessman Ebenezer Scrooge, whose sizable bank… Read more
Shedd Aquarium Holds Public Vote on Name for Beluga Calf
At an Asleep with the Fishes overnight event last week, Shedd Aquarium launched a public vote to decide on a name for the beluga calf born at the aquarium in… Read more
Morton College student charged with possessing weapons on school property
Anthony A. Guban, 24, was charged last Friday with Felony unlawful use of a weapon in violation of the “Conceal Carry Act,” by bringing weapons onto school property while attending… Read more
Brookfield Zoo Lights up for the 38th Year of Holiday Magic
This festive season, continue a tradition or start a new one with family and friends at Brookfield Zoo’s 38th annual Holiday Magic, presented by ComEd and Meijer. The longest-running lights… Read more
City Launches ‘New Start Chicago’ Website
City Hall announced the next phase in a series of comprehensive reforms designed to reverse regressive debt collection policies and bring relief to low-income residents. Beginning today, the latest of… Read more
Kids Invited to Help Trim the Holiday Tree at Community Savings Bank
Children age 14 and under are invited to help Community Savings Bank trim its holiday tree this season. Stop in and pick up an ornament in the main lobby starting… Read more
Legisladores Votan para Consolidar Fondos de Pensión de Policías y Bomberos sin Reducir los Números: Declaración de la Política de Illinois
Esta semana, la Asamblea General de Illinois votó para consolidar más de 640 fondos de pensiones de policías y bomberos locales. Una enmienda agregó también provisiones que aumentan los beneficios… Read more
Equipo de Trabajo de Vivienda Inclusiva de Formularios de la Ciudad
Por Ashmar Mandou La Alcaldesa Lori E. Lightfoot y la Comisionada del Departamento de Vivienda (DOH), Marisa Novara, anunciaron los 20 defensores de la comunidad que compondrán el nuevo Equipo… Read more
Crazy Among the Crazies
By Daniel Nardini The Young America’s Foundation is described as “conservative.” Having gone to its website and read what the people in this organization have to say it seems more… Read more »