Author Archives: Editor
Transit Reform Advocates Debate the Future of the RTA
The current structure of the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) has caused frustration for the riding public, transit agencies and policy makers. On Tuesday Dec. 3rd University of Illinois-Chicago’s Great Cities… Read more
Elevarte Celebrates Family, Pozole
The holiday spirit of giving moves beyond the plate for this cherished community cause. Join Elevarte Community Studio this Saturday, Dec. 7th from 6 PM to 10 PM for the… Read more
AARP Debuts Free, Online Health Cost Calculator
Sudden medical emergencies can have huge financial costs, especially for senior citizens. That is why AARP recently released a free, online health care cost calculator to help individuals and families… Read more
Prestigioso Instituto de Liderazgo Selecciona a Educador Local
El comité del Instituto de Liderazgo Ejecutivo seleccionó al Dr. Keith D. McLaughlin como Vicepresidente de Avance Institucional en Morton College, en Cicero, IL. Patrocinado por la Liga pro Innovación… Read more
Pulitzer Prize-winning historian headlines One Book, One Chicago events
This year, the Chicago Public Library’s One Book, One Chicago program explores the idea of migration through the selection of Isabel Wilkerson’s acclaimed book The Warmth of Other Suns. Throughout… Read more
La Prohibición de Estacionamiento Nocturno en Chicago Entra en Efecto este Invierno
Efectivo el 1º de diciembre, el Departamento de Calles y Sanidad de Chicago anunció la Prohibición de Estacionamiento Nocturno anual de la ciudad, que prohibirá a los motoristas estacionar en… Read more
Church Celebrates Seventh Anniversary of Elvira Arellano’s Sanctuary
A powerful voice for America’s undocumented celebrated the anniversary a key milestone in the history of Latino immigrant activism. Last Saturday, a passionate crowd gathered at Adalberto United Methodist Church… Read more
Target’s Black Friday Kicks Off Holiday Shopping Season Excitement
After gobbling up their Thanksgiving day feasts, shoppers made a mad dash to retailers on one the year’s most publicized retail extravaganzas. Last Thursday, Target kicked off the Christmas shopping… Read more
Universidad Popular Hosts Community Forum on Overcoming Disabilities
On Wednesday, Dec. 4th, Universidad Popular hosted the Overcoming Barriers to Success community forum, which informed community residents about the needs and services of special needs people through the Department… Read more



More Trouble in Toyland
By Daniel Nardini In a report put out by the U.S. Public Interest Research Group, an independent consumer group, the number of recalls for toys is down compared to 2012…. Read more »