Author Archives: Editor
Hearty Chicken and Dumplings Lightened-Up
1 tablespoon olive oil 2 stalks celery, finely chopped 1 medium carrot, finely chopped 1 onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth 3/4 cup… Read more
Chicago Shakespeare in the Parks
A Midsummer Night’s Dream Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST), the City of Chicago, Chicago Park District and Boeing partner to present the annual citywide summer tradition, Chicago Shakespeare in the Parks…. Read more
Ozzie Guillen Returns to Chicago for Ozzie Guillen Foundation
More than 150 guests attended the Ozzie Guillen Foundation benefit in which all funds raised went directly to Children’s Oncology Services Inc., a local non-profit that provides free support programs… Read more
Illinois Law Requires All Children to Start School by Age 6 Years
The compulsory minimum school age for students in Illinois is lowered from seven years to six years effective July 1, 2014, as a result of legislation passed the Illinois General… Read more
Chicago City of Learning Kicks-Off with Rally Party
Getting a firsthand look at the kind of learning opportunities that more than 100,000 young Chicagoans will have this summer, Mayor Rahm Emanuel joined 500 young people as they explored… Read more
EPA Investigates Violation
By: Raul Montes, Jr. Meyer Steel Drum received a violation for not having their controlling device functioning properly. Their apparatus was not in substantial compliance. The Environmental Protection Agency sent… Read more
Fourth of July Fun
By: Ashmar Mandou There is so much fun to be had this Fourth of July weekend from parades, to festivals, to fireworks across Chicago. Check out our list of fun… Read more
A Cool, Sweet Summer Treat
ComEd customers can get the scoop on smart meters as they are installed in deployment communities this summer. ComEd is using an ice cream truck as a way to start… Read more
Happy Fourth of July
As we celebrate the birthday of our nation, where the spirit of pride and honor is in every soul, we remember those who fought for our freedom and pay homage… Read more
ComEd Launches Summer Job Training, Education Programs Support Students
This summer, ComEd is partnering with a number of nonprofit organizations to offer more than 250 Chicagoland-area students opportunities to gain valuable work experience through internships and other educational programs…. Read more
