Author Archives: Editor
Parents United/Padres Unidos Celebrates 10 Years of Parent Leadership
For ten years, Parents United for Healthy Schools (PUHS) has been a leading force in creating healthy school environments through organized parent leadership. This parent-led movement advocates for a better… Read more
CHA Proposes Pilot Program
By: Ashmar Mandou The Chicago Housing Authority proposed a pilot program for the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program that would provide voucher holders with services and job training to determine… Read more
Leaders Urge President-Elect to Continue DACA Program
By: Ashmar Mandou Mayors across the country, including Mayor Rahm Emanuel sent a letter to President-elect Donald Trump Wednesday morning urging him to continue the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals… Read more
Donate Supplies to Support Students through Triton’s ‘Backpack Giveback’
You can help put local elementary students on their paths to academic success by donating books and school supplies for the upcoming Triton Backpack Giveback community outreach event. Between now… Read more
St. Francis Signs Support Over to Ongoing Education of DACA Students
On November 30, 2016, University of St. Francis (USF) President Arvid C. Johnson signed two separate statements supporting the ongoing education of students who qualify for the Deferred Action for… Read more
Pozole Enthusiasts Gather for Free Art Programs
ElevArte Community Studio presents the 7th Annual Pozolada on Saturday, December 3rd, 2016. The youth arts organization’s annual fundraiser is a fiesta like no other, which features 30+ varieties of… Read more
In Memorial
It is with a heavy heart that we say our final goodbye to one of our most beloved colleague and dear friend Gary Miller. Chicago-native Gary Miller worked a multitude… Read more
Winter Skin
As the seasons change, so does your skin — and doctors say now is the time to prepare your skin for the winter weather ahead. “Winter time in particular across… Read more
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Early Childhood Center
State Senator Martin Sandoval joined Cicero Town President Larry Dominick, District 99 Board of Education, Superintendent Rudy Hernandez, Early Childhood Director Ernie Cherullo and the staff of the Early Childhood… Read more
Changing the Reason for Outsourcing
by Daniel Nardini One of the most powerful promises that Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump made was that he would work to bring American jobs back to the United States,… Read more »