Author Archives: Editor
Appeals Court Rules that Saint Anthony Hospital’s Lawsuit over Medicaid Payment Delays and Lack of Disclosure Can Go Forward
The United States Court of Appeals has reaffirmed the right of Saint Anthony Hospital to sue the state agency in charge of Medicaid to require compliance with federal law on… Read more
PCC Board of Directors Appoints New CEO
The Board of Directors at PCC Community Wellness Center announced the appointment of Alyssa Sianghio, former Chief Administrator Officer at Lawndale Christian Health Center, as the new President and CEO…. Read more
Fine Expands Access to Health Care Services with Cost-Free Vaccines
To ensure costs are not the deciding factor for residents considering getting a vaccination, State Senator Laura Fine advanced a measure to require insurance to cover certain vaccines without out-of-pocket… Read more
State Leaders, Mental Health Advocates Gather for Mental Health Awareness Month
By: Ashmar Mandou State leaders and mental health advocates gathered on Wednesday in Springfield to mark Mental Health Awareness Month and discuss ongoing state initiatives, such as the Children’s Behavioral… Read more
Sheriff Dart Announces Relaunch of Senior Citizen Led Training Program for Police Recruits
Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart has relaunched Seniors Training Academy Recruits to Succeed (STARS), a unique program where older adult volunteers help train police recruits to better serve the… Read more
Filmmaker Aims to Create Safe Haven for Youth
By: Ashmar Mandou Filmmaker and musician Darryl Mitchell transformed his childhood pain into a career in the arts creating and directing films and connecting with people through music. As a… Read more
CLUE: A Walking Mystery Returns to Chicago this Summer
CLUE: A Walking Mystery debuted in downtown Chicago in Summer 2023, welcoming thousands of detectives to solve the case of who murdered the estate owner Mr. Boden “Boddy” Black. The… Read more
This Memorial Day, Click it – Don’t risk it
Summer is just around the corner, and while travel plans may vary, one thing remains constant: the need to wear your seat belt. With this in mind, Chief Michael D…. Read more
Lakeside Alliance Sigue Comprometida con Empresas Propiedad de Mujeres y Minorías
Por Ashmar Mandou Lakeside Alliance, constructores del Centro Presidencial Obama, publicó su Reporte Impacto Comunitario del 2023 que muestra su compromiso con empresas propiedad de mujeres y la industria de… Read more
English: The Language of International Communication
By Daniel Nardini A generation ago, I was teaching English as a foreign language in Taiwan. At the time, about five percent of all Taiwanese understood English, and Taiwan was… Read more »