Author Archives: Editor
Greater Chicago Food Depository, Young Invincibles Champion Illinois Bill to Address Growing Crisis of Student Hunger
The Greater Chicago Food Depository announced that it has joined forces with the national young adult advocacy network, Young Invincibles, to champion a state-level bill in Illinois aimed at alleviating… Read more
Equal Hope Holds Successful 3rd Annual “Teal Talk” Health & Resource Fair
Chicagoans attended Equal Hope’s 3rd Annual “Teal Talk” Health & Resource Fair recently at the Humboldt Park Field House, held in honor of National Cervical Cancer Awareness Month in January…. Read more
Tips to Help you Spring Forward
While your phone may automatically update for daylight saving time, our bodies aren’t always as quick to adapt. Here are a few tips to help you spring forward into daylight… Read more
Meaningful Ways to Celebrate Women’s History Month
By: Ashmar Mandou Women’s History Month is a time to recognize and celebrate the countless contributions women have made throughout history. This is a wonderful opportunity to intentionally commemorate this… Read more
Bulls Topple Squadron for Third Consecutive Victory
The Windy City Bulls, presented by BMO, the NBA G League affiliate of the Chicago Bulls, toppled the Birmingham Squadron in a 102-100 victory on Thursday night. Guard Jordan Hall… Read more
Illinois Lottery Supports March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month
The Illinois Lottery is once again partnering with the Illinois Council on Problem Gambling (ICPG) to support March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month in Illinois. Held annually, Problem Gambling Awareness… Read more
Happy Birthday to Chicago
Caption by Ashmar Mandou The City of Chicago celebrated its 188th birthday on March 4th, honoring nearly two centuries of resilience, innovation and civic pride. From its well-known architecture to… Read more
Applications for Property Tax Savings Now Available
Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi announced at a press conference that property tax–saving exemptions applications for the 2024 tax year are now available online. Exemptions are savings that contribute to… Read more
Mayor Brandon Johnson Testifies Before Congress; Defends ‘Sanctuary City’ Status
By: Ashmar Mandou Mayor Brandon Johnson appeared before the U.S. House Oversight Committee on Wednesday to defend Chicago’s protections for undocumented immigrants, expressing that the Welcoming City ordinance makes all… Read more
Cicero Resident Identified as Person Responsible for House Explosion
The Cicero Police Department, in collaboration with the Cook County Medical Examiner’s (ME) Office, has identified the remains found in the house explosion as 31-year-old Cicero resident Anthony Avila-Puebla. On… Read more
