Author Archives: Editor
CPS Students Compete in Celebrated French Pastry School
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and The French Pastry School (FPS) announced that Mia Engelmann of Whitney M Young Magnet High School won the first-ever Mayor’s Cup Youth Pastry Competition with her… Read more
Cancer Survivor Aims to Inspire
By: Ashmar Mandou Cristal Ortega, 23, is sunshine personified. “I am loving life right now,” says Ortega beaming with pride. “I am looking forward to accomplishing some of my goals… Read more
Childhood Education Entrepreneurship Expo Returns
The 19th Annual Early Childhood Education Entrepreneurship Expo, presented by the Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC) provides early childhood education entrepreneurs with the resources and training they need to start… Read more
CHA Celebrates “Year of the Senior” with ‘50s Rock n’ Roll party
Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley and Chubby Checker were alive and well last week at Apartamentos Las Americas – one of several CHA senior buildings celebrating “Older Americans Month” throughout May…. Read more
Calling all Egg Lovers
Berwyn’s Best Egg Dish competition whisk you away to brunch heaven! Whether you like your eggs scrambled, doused with salsa or in a sandwich, Berwyn is sure to have exactly… Read more
Registration Deadline Approaching for City Colleges of Chicago’s Summer Term
Chicagoans who want a quality, affordable education to prepare for further college or career can register now for the 2017 Summer Term at City Colleges of Chicago, the largest community… Read more
Access to Chicago Park District’s History Available Through the Chicago Public Library
Thousands of Chicago Park District historic documents recently transferred to the Chicago Public Library for curation is now available to the general public. These documents dated from 1863 to 2005… Read more
Preferred Freezer Services Facility Opens in Pilsen
Clarius Partners and Preferred Freezer Services held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on a state-of-the-art refrigeration facility on Chicago’s Lower West Side. The $45 million new facility will employ 52 people and… Read more
City Launches One Chicago Campaign
Mayor Rahm Emanuel brought together elected officials, including U.S. Congressmen Luis Gutierrez and Danny Davis, faith-based leaders, students, community organizers and residents from across the City to launch the new… Read more
Venezuela’s Agricultural Agony
by Daniel Nardini Just when it cannot seem possible for Venezuela’s situation to become so much worse, it does. As food shortages spiral out of control, Venezuela’s agricultural sector cannot… Read more »