Author Archives: Editor
Artists Showcase Ukrainian Folk Art in Works Displayed at Treasurer Maria Pappas’ Office
The public is invited to view paintings by Ukrainian-born, Chicago-based artists Elena Diadenko and Elena Pach on display in the Office of Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas through April 30…. Read more
Delight in a Spring Break Staycation at Shedd Aquarium
Few spring break destinations allow families to explore both tropical coral reefs and arctic waters in the same day. At Shedd Aquarium, guests come face-to-face with aquatic life from across… Read more
Little Village -26th Street Area Chamber of Commerce Announces 2024 Mexican Independence Day Updates
The Little Village Chamber of Commerce announces the date and theme for the 2024 Annual 26th Street Mexican Independence Day Parade. The annual parade will kick-off at noon on Sunday,… Read more
Chicago Announces Lawsuit Seeking Accountability for Manufacturing, Selling Pistols that Easily Turn into ‘Glock Switches’
On Tuesday, the City of Chicago announced a first-of-its-kind lawsuit against Glock, the manufacturer of the most popular handguns in the United States, alleging that Glock is facilitating the proliferation… Read more
Women Leaders Come Together for Third Annual 16th District Women’s Power Brunch
On Friday, March 15th, Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar, 16th District Commissioner on Women’s Issues Claudia Ayala, Leyden Township Supervisor Rocco Biscaglio, and Franklin Park Mayor Barrett Pedersen hosted… Read more
Chicago Officials Begin Migrant Evictions from Shelters
By: Ashmar Mandou Last weekend, the City of Chicago began evicting migrants from city shelters who have overstayed the 60-day limit, causing confusion. In the first two days of eviction,… Read more
ComEd Joins Village of University Park to Bring Support Services Directly to Families in Need
To help individuals and families gain access to critical support services, including utility bill assistance, ComEd today joined a community resource fair organized by the Village of University Park, the… Read more
Meridian Health Plan of Illinois to Offer Incentives to Help Hospitals Achieve Health Care Equity Certification from The Joint Commission
Meridian Health Plan of Illinois, Inc. (Meridian), a provider of government-sponsored managed care services to families, children, seniors, and individuals with complex medical needs and wholly-owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation,… Read more
Gov. Pritzker Highlights Health Insurance Reform Initiatives
Governor JB Pritzker joined doctors, patients, stakeholders, and legislators to highlight efforts to reform predatory health insurance practices and protect patients. The Healthcare Protection Act (HPA), first introduced in the… Read more
New Alzheimer’s Association Report Reveals Top Stressors for Caregivers
The Alzheimer’s Association 2024 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report reveals that both dementia caregivers and healthcare workers report difficulties in navigating dementia care within the U.S. healthcare system. The… Read more