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Connective tissue disease increases risk for cardiovascular problems
A study based on medical records from more than a quarter million adult patients found that African-American patients with connective tissue diseases such as lupus or rheumatoid arthritis were twice… Read more
In Commemoration of Cesar Chavez’s Legacy Hernandez to Co-Host Citizenship Workshop
State Representative Lisa Hernandez, D-Cicero, and the Legislative Latino Caucus along with the Town of Cicero are hosting a citizenship workshop in honor of Cesar Chavez Day on Saturday, April… Read more
Sones De México Ensemble Celebrates Mexico, Anniversary of Navy Pier
Sones de México Ensemble, the Consulate General of Mexico in Chicago, and the International Latino Cultural Center are teaming up to celebrate Mexico and the 100th anniversary of the city’s… Read more
Day of Action
By: Ashmar Mandou The Chicago Teachers Union is planning a massive April 1st walkout with thousands holding picket lines in the north and south side communities, culminating in a rally… Read more
The 65th Infantry Regiment to Receive the Congressional Gold Medal
by Daniel Nardini Almost 63 years after their last war, the members of the Puerto Rican 65th Infantry Regiment is finally receiving the U.S. Congressional Gold Medal for bravery and… Read more
Pivot Arts Announces Annual Pivot Arts Festival
Pivot Arts announced its 4th annual Pivot Arts Festival, featuring dozens of innovative performances and multi-disciplinary works throughout Chicago’s Uptown and Edgewater neighborhoods from June 2 – June 12, 2016…. Read more
North Lawndale Stakeholders Plan for the Future
The North Lawndale Community Coordinating Council (NLCCC) will kick off the second phase of its comprehensive community planning process by hosting its first Annual North Lawndale Community Planning Conference on… Read more
NHS Honors Chicago Treasurer Kurt Summers with Community Impact Award
NHS is pleased to announce that Chicago Treasurer Kurt Summers was the recipient of one of NHS’ Community Impact Awards at our 41st Annual Awards Dinner on Wednesday, March 16,… Read more
Board of Commissioners Approves Agreements with Agencies to Foster Youth Engagement
The Chicago Housing Authority Board of Commissioners has approved agreements with three organizations that complement the agency’s “Year of the Youth” campaign and support CHA’s goal of keeping young public… Read more
The Chinese Banking System and the Mexican Cartels
by Daniel Nardini It is said that in banking everything is interconnected. In a number of reports, it may be a scary premise. It is being alleged that the Mexican… Read more »