Author Archives: Editor
Cradles to Crayons-Chicago to Host Backpack-A-Thon
Each year, Cradles to Crayons-Chicago’s (C2C) Backpack-A-Thon brings together corporate partners to pack thousands of backpacks for local kids. But growing community interest has inspired something new, the first-ever Community… Read more
Alderwoman Jeanette B. Taylor and 20th Ward Team Announce Grand Opening & Back-to-School Celebration
Alderwoman Jeanette B. Taylor and the 20th Ward Team are excited to announce the grand opening of their new office space with a special Back-to-School Celebration. The event will take… Read more
Statement from the Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce on the Hate Incidents in Little Village
This past weekend, swastika graffiti appeared throughout Little Village — targeting members of our community and local businesses. The Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (IHCC) condemns this hateful act in… Read more
Illinois Unemployment Falls as Payroll Jobs Set Another Record
The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced last week that nonfarm payrolls reached a record high in June, increasing over the month up +9,400 to 6,175,200. June’s record payroll… Read more
Beat the Summer Heat with Savvy Tips from ComEd’s Energy Doctors
With warmer weather on the way in Chicago, now is the perfect time to take steps to save energy and lower your electric bill before summer temperatures spike. ComEd’s Energy Doctors are helping… Read more
City Council Confirms Michael Belsky as City of Chicago Comptroller
Mayor Brandon Johnson announced the City Council’s confirmation of Michael Belsky as the City of Chicago’s new Comptroller, following a unanimous vote by City Council. In this role, Belsky will… Read more
BMO Launches Spanish-Language Mortgage Application to Expand Access to Homeownership for Latino Families and Individuals
BMO has launched its first Spanish-language mortgage application, available digitally or in branch, to meet clients where they are and expand homeownership access to Latino families and individuals. BMO is… Read more
La Sen. Villanueva Responde a Crímenes de Odio en el Distrito
En respuesta a crímenes de odio en el distrito, la Senadora Estatal Celina Villanueva (D-Chicago) publicó la siguiente declaración: “Me siento indignada y disgustada por los recientos actos de odio… Read more
El Gobernador Pritzker Firma la SB1563, que Protege a Propietarios de Inmuebles de Ocupantes Ilegales
El Gobernador JB Pritzker convirtió en ley la SB1563, aclarando que los procedimientos de desalojo civil no restringen a las fuerzas del orden público la aplicación de las leyes de… Read more
The Danger of Political Extremism
By Daniel Nardini So far, the military alliances between the United States and South Korea and Japan are still holding. Both South Koreans and Japanese see a necessity for such… Read more »