Author Archives: Editor
Collaboraction Extends Forgotten Future: The Education Project
By: Ashmar Mandou Mired in political contention, the shuttering of Chicago public schools was undeniably an issue that affected families across the city and was the key topic of debate… Read more
Emanuel Announces Expansion, Upgrade of Domestic Violence Pilot Program
Mayor Rahm Emanuel, State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez, Chicago Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy, the Chicago Metropolitan Battered Women’s Network, and Family Rescue announced the city’s domestic violence pilot program — designed… Read more
Cicero Celebrates MMA World Champions
On Friday, March 6th Cicero Town President Larry Dominick invites all to the World Championship Dinner at The Wishing Well, 5828 W. 26th St, Cicero, for an evening of dinner… Read more
Blue Ribbon Campaign on State Street to Prevent Child Abuse
Pro Se Services, a nonprofit, has partnered with the Illinois Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS), Chicago Loop Alliance, John Marshall Law School, local schools and universities, churches, community… Read more
A Wise Decision for Pregnant Women
by Daniel Nardini An employee named Ann (a false name to protect her legal rights and privacy), who worked for UPS, had requested that she be given light work because… Read more
Berwyn Police Dept. Reminds Drive Safely on St. Patrick’s Day
Berwyn Police Chief James Ritz announced they will be conducting special patrols this St. Patrick’s Day holiday to crack down on drunk drivers. Un-buckled motorists also will be ticketed. “Too… Read more
Girl Power
By: Ashmar Mandou March is National Women’s History Month and each year we take delight in sharing with you our list of extraordinary organizations throughout the city of Chicago dedicating… Read more
IlliniCare Stays Rooted in the Community
By: Ashmar Mandou Inside the quaint space of IlliniCare’s new center inside a bustling plaza in the heart of the Lawndale neighborhood, awaits a knowledgeable staff eager to greet you…. Read more
HUD $6.4m Funding to Help Low-Income, Disabled Community
To help prevent thousands of people with disabilities from being unnecessarily institutionalized or possibly becoming homeless, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced it is awarding over… Read more
The Venezuelan Visa Limit
by Daniel Nardini In an effort at further shooting his country in the foot, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has imposed visa limits on all Americans wishing to enter Venezuela. This… Read more »