Monthly Archives: February 2020
Illinois First State to Test for Novel Coronavirus
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is now able to conduct testing for the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), making Illinois the first state to be able to do testing… Read more
GRAMMY-nominated Plena Libre Returns to UChicago this March
The University of Chicago Department of Music is excited to share the schedule of events for Puerto Rican band Plena Libre’s March residency activities. The band, which is the 2019-20… Read more
NIU removes use of standardized test scores for 2021 applicants
New ‘test-blind’ policy is first of its kind for an Illinois institution. Northern Illinois University announced it will eliminate the use of standardized test scores for general admission and merit… Read more
Illinois Education Association Releases Bipartisan State of Education Report
The Illinois Education Association (IEA) released its second annual State of Education report, the only bipartisan poll asking Illinoisans about all aspects of public schools. The results show that despite… Read more
Students Build a Brighter Future with ComEd for Black History Month
The future of energy requires fresh perspective and diverse talent to tackle evolving challenges. This Black History Month, ComEd is holding its fifth-annual Solar Spotlight program to help power this… Read more
HITN’s Inaugural ¡Tú Cuentas! Cine Youth Festival Announces Call for Entries
HITN TV announced that entries are officially being accepted for the first edition of the ¡Tú Cuentas! Cine Youth Festival to debut from April 15 – May 15, 2020. The… Read more
Daniel Burnham Elementary School Teacher Among Golden Apple Ward Finalists
Cicero District 99 and Daniel Burnham Elementary School fourth-grade teacher Nichole Carder-Bocek has been named a finalist for the Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching and Leadership. Carder-Bocek is… Read more
Love in The Time of Taxes: How Your Marital Status Affects Your Taxes?
Courtesy of TurboTax Edited by Lawndale Bilingual News February has arrived and with it comes Valentine’s Day. Have you ever stopped and thought about how your relationships affect you economically… Read more
Ladder Up Kicks Off Tax Season with Free Help for Thousands of Taxpayers
Ladder Up, a non-profit organization providing free tax-return preparation for eligible low- income individuals, has kicked off the 2020 tax season with the opening of most of its community tax… Read more
Ways to Transform Your Side Gig into Your Main Show
If you try to make a buck on the side with an extra job that inspires you but doesn’t really pay the bills, you’ll likely hear this sobering and uninspiring… Read more
