Author Archives: Editor
Chicago Program Impacting Lives
By: Ashmar Mandou Chicago Scholars is a mentoring programs that equips motivated students, most from under-resources communities with the skills to accomplish their college careers. Pilsen resident Olivia Villarreal is… Read more
Madigan: House Passes Emergency Funding for Higher Education
House Speaker Michael Madigan released a statement following House passage of a plan that will deliver emergency funding to the state’s public universities, community colleges and MAP recipients to avoid… Read more
Noel Schajris of Sin Bandera Coming to Chicago to Make Dreams Come True
With his unique style of music that evokes great emotions and connects with his audience deeply, Noel Schajris, one of the two members of the great duo Sin Bandera is… Read more
New Calculator Helps People Plan Financial Goals
To help people set basic, foundational goals that can help put them on their own unique path toward attaining financial security, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) announced the launch… Read more
ThinkChicago: Lollapalooza Accepting Applications
ThinkChicago: Lollapalooza is now accepting applications for participation in the fourth annual installment of the program. Mayor Emanuel, World Business Chicago, University of Illinois, and Lollapalooza will welcome 200 elite… Read more
Community Savings Bank to Host Free Spanish Home Buying Seminar
Community Savings Bank will host a free Home Buying Seminar entirely in Spanish on Saturday, May 14th from 9a.m., to noon at the bank located at 4801 W. Belmont Ave…. Read more
Latino Caucus to Hold Fundraiser for Victims of Ecuador’s Earthquake
Members of the Chicago City Council Latino Caucus (CCCLC) joined Ecuadorian organizations and community leaders on Thursday morning to hold a press conference at City Hall announcing a fundraising event… Read more
AT&T Launches ‘Puede Esperar,’ Campaign
U.S. Hispanics are more prone to smartphone distracted driving than the general population, according to AT&T* It Can Wait research. Eighty-three percent of Hispanics admit to using their smartphones behind… Read more
Activists Call on Rauner to Stop ‘Harmful Policy’
As Governor Rauner’s imposed May 1 deadline for a new DHS Overtime Policy impacting nearly 9,000 people with disabilities and 8,600 home healthcare providers approaches, State Senator Daniel Biss, State… Read more
Congress Reacts to Report on Investigation into Missing Mexican Students
This week, a group of Members of Congress actively engaged in issues related to Mexico and Central America commended the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights-appointed Group of Experts on the… Read more
