Author Archives: Editor
College Conference Underway
As Illinois enters the new fiscal year with ongoing budget uncertainty, it is critical that educators, policy makers, and others focused on higher education come together to collaborate on a… Read more
Illinois Restaurant Association Names First-Ever Recipients of Scholarship Program
The Illinois Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (IRAEF) is pleased to announce the first-ever recipients of the new Charles and Rochelle Trotter Scholarship, a need-based scholarship supporting aspiring chefs based on… Read more
Broadway’s New Hamilton Is Living With HIV
Javier Muñoz officially replaced Lin-Manuel Miranda last night as the lead in Hamilton, this year’s Tony Award winner for best musical and the hottest show on Broadway in years. In… Read more
Donkey Milk Used to Fight Respiratory Illness in Bolivia
The cold cuts to the bone and little puffs of steam escape from the mouths of people stopping on their walk to work to drink a glass of fresh donkey… Read more
Immigrant, Health, and Civil Rights Advocates Demand Access to Affordable Health Care for DACAmented Youth
Following a Supreme Court deadlock on immigration initiatives designed to provide deportation relief to millions, groups ranging from the American Academy of Pediatrics to the NAACP on Monday urged President… Read more
Tips for Parents Who Have Children With Food Allergies
With summer vacation winding down in a few weeks and school starting next month, parents will have to deal with that all important question: what do I do for my… Read more
Chicago Health Proponents Unveil New Chicago Health Guide
By: Ashmar Mandou Chicago health advocates and national health organizations, the United Way and Pfizer, launched the new Chicago Health Guide: Resources for the Uninsured and Underinsured at a health… Read more
‘Su Negocio’ Chicago Initiative Provides Latino Businesses with Resources
Su Negocio, a free financial education program was provided to Chicago Latino small business owners to help them launch a new commercial enterprise or expand their existing business operations. The… Read more
Lavergne’s Tavern Provides Hometown Spot in the Former Garv’s Inn Location
Lavergne’s Tavern, located at 6546 W Windsor Ave, celebrated a ribbon cutting in conjunction with the City of Berwyn and the Berwyn Development Corporation (BDC) on June 29. Lavergne’s opened… Read more
Dr. Arunkumar Named as Cook County’s New Chief Medical Examiner
Dr. Ponni Arunkumar was named as Chief Medical Examiner of Cook County following her appointment by President Toni Preckwinkle and approval today by the County’s Board of Commissioners. Dr. Arunkumar… Read more
