Author Archives: Editor
Raise a Glass to St. Patrick with New Drinks
Even on a Tuesday – this year’s March 17 – St. Patrick’s Day can tempt infrequent drinkers to get out and enjoy the festivities. But you don’t have to drink… Read more
Saint Anthony Hospital Appoints Bernadette O’Shea as Vice President and Chief Development Officer
After an extensive nationwide search, Bernadette O’Shea has been named Vice President and Chief Development Officer for the Saint Anthony Hospital Foundation. “Bernadette O’Shea brings a wealth of experience, creativity… Read more
NCLR: Ways We Must Help Latino Youth Achieve Success
At a noon forum Wednesday focused on Latino youth, Dr. Patricia Foxen, Deputy Director of Research at NCLR (National Council of La Raza), introduced her recently authored study, “Resilient Latino… Read more
Paisans Pizzeria & Bar Earns Berwyn’s Best Title For Its Supreme Pizza
The Berwyn Development Corporation’s (BDC) second Berwyn’s Best competition began in January and was fixed on finding the best local slice of pizza. Paisans Pizzeria & Bar (6226 W Ogden… Read more
The Women’s Business Development Center Offers April Programs
Workshops offered in April by the Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC) include: Monday, April 6, 2015, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. “Grow Your Business with WBDC: An Intro to Services”… Read more
Suarez Announces Biliteracy Seal for Chicago
Alderman Ray Suarez (31st) announced the Illinois Seal of Biliteracy for city high school students to certify those eligible as proficient in two or more languages. Alderman Suarez has been… Read more
As PARCC Testing Begins, A Growing Call For Opt-Out Rights
As Chicago Public Schools begins administration of the new Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) test Monday, parents and lawmakers are coming together to demand a… Read more
CPS Announces Additional School Days for the 14-15 Academic Calendar
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) released a revised calendar for School Year 2014-2015 (SY 14-15), which includes rescheduled student attendance days to make up for the cancellations last month on February… Read more
CPS Integrates Latino, Latin American Studies Curriculum
Members of the Chicago Board of Education and Chicago Public Schools CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennett introduced the Interdisciplinary Latino and Latin American Studies Curriculum, which focuses on the history, arts and… Read more
CICS Northtown Academy Wins Competition at Soldier Field
CICS Northtown Academy won the 3rd Annual Magnetar Academy Team Challenge, a financial literacy and portfolio management competition held on March 7th at Soldier Field. The competition brought together more… Read more
