Author Archives: Editor
City Announces CDPH Expanding Heart Screening Program
Mayor Rahm Emanuel, the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) and its partners, including GE Foundation, announced Tuesday they will expand the innovative Keep Your Heart Healthy program to four… Read more
BPNC Celebrates National Consumer Protection Week
Courtesy of Brighton Park Neighborhood Council March 1st marked the start of National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW), a coordinated campaign to help consumers take advantage of their rights and make… Read more
Oak Street Health; Health Tip of the Week:
As part of Oak Street Health’s ongoing commitment to health literacy and Making Health Make Sense, Oak Street Health is providing weekly health tips. This week’s tip discusses good and… Read more
Triton College Concludes 50th anniversary Celebration with Gala
Triton College is pleased to host a special gala to culminate the yearlong celebration of the institution’s 50th anniversary. The black tie optional gala to be held from 6:30 p.m…. Read more
Test-Drive Early Childhood Music Classes at Merit School of Music
Looking for an early childhood music education program for your child? At one of Chicago’s top community music schools? Want to try it out first? For free? Then mark your… Read more
CPS Opens Enrollment for Early Learning Seats in School Year 15-16
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) announced it has opened enrollment for more than 17,000 early childhood education seats for School Year 2015-2016. This is the third year of Chicago: Ready to… Read more
HACEMOS, AT&T Fueling Passion in STEM Field
By: Ashmar Mandou HACEMOS and AT&T hosted the 17th annual National High Technology Day to promote Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) for more than 2,200 high school students across… Read more
UNO Family and Community Fair
UNO invites the entire family for a morning of fun, food, and information from experts that will address topics affecting family, school, and community. On Saturday, March 7th at the… Read more
Chicago Takes the Plunge
Thousands braved the icy temperature and freezing water on Sunday for the 15th Annual Chicago Polar Plunge at North Avenue Beach. Lake Forest native Vince Vaughn, “Chicago Fire” cast members,… Read more
Introducing the New Stars of Rainforest Adventure
The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum introduced five new species of live animals for guests to interact with beginning March 5th to highlight the second-half of Rainforest Adventure’s extended run. “It… Read more
