Author Archives: Editor
Democrat Patty García Gains Party’s Nomination
By: Ashmar Mandou Democrat Patty García earned enough votes to secure her party’s nomination for the Illinois’ 4th Congressional District. After a controversial decision by García’s former boss, incumbent Representative… Read more
Pat Hynes Wins in Cook County Assessor’s Race
Caption by Ashmar Mandou Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi conceded defeat to Pat Hynes Tuesday evening, with Hynes leading with 52.5 percent of the votes to Kaegi’s 47.5 percent in… Read more
Let’s Talk Womxn Chicago Presents Annual ‘Retro Revolution Dance Party’
Close out Women’s History Month with the sixth annual Let’s Talk Womxn LetsTalkWomxn.com March event “Retro Revolution Dance Party.” This year’s celebration brings together the leading Chicago-area women restaurateurs and entrepreneurs… Read more
Latino Film Festival Announces Opening and Closing Night Selections
The 42nd Chicago Latino Film Festival announces the selections for its Opening and Closing night films as well as changes to the structure of both events. The Festival opens on… Read more
La Shawn Ford Wins 7th District Race in Illinois’ Democratic Primary
Caption by Ashmar Mandou State Representative La Shawn Ford wins the Democratic nominee race in the 7th District, to replace Representative Danny Davis, who announced his retirement last year. Ford… Read more
Legendary Casts Reunite at Fan Expo Chicago 2026
Chicago’s longest-running comic and pop culture convention, FAN EXPO Chicago today revealed an early look at its star-studded celebrity lineup for this year’s show, running August 14 – 16, 2026… Read more
Don’t Wait for Summer: Secure Your Spot on the Stand
The Chicago Park District is hosting a March Lifeguard Skills Swim Test when students are home for spring Break and are available to attend the test. The 2026 beach season… Read more
El Estado de Illinois Lanza Programa de Pago Inicial
La Autoridad del Desarrollo de la Vivienda de Chicago (HDA) lanzó IHDA Access Home (Access Home), nuevo programa que ofrece hasta $15,000 en pago inicial y ayuda en costos de… Read more
Giannoulias Anuncia el Programa de Empleos de Verano del 2026
La oficina del Secretario del Estado de Illinois, Alexi Giannoulias está aceptando solicitudes para su cuarto programa anual de empleos de verano. Aproximadamente 120 posiciones pagadas están disponibles para estudiantes… Read more
Cuba Blockade
By Daniel Nardini The Cuban electric grid has largely collapsed. U.S. President Donald Trump has put a virtual oil blockade on Cuba, and threatens any and all other nations that… Read more »