Author Archives: Editor
No Kid Hungry
By: Ashmar Mandou While summer break can bring on loads of fun-filled activities for most kids, others find a few challenges when it comes to proper nutrition. During a press… Read more
Papas Unveils New Online Tool to Help Property Owners
Property owners for the first time can find out what portion of local government debt falls on them, due to a new online tool created by Cook County Treasurer Maria… Read more
Night Out in the Parks Returns
The Chicago Park District Superintendent and CEO Michael P. Kelly, along with local arts organizations, performers and community members, announce the ninth summer season of Night Out in the Parks…. Read more
Hyde Park Art Center Announces Next Phase of Grants
Hyde Park Art Center announces the second phase of Artists Run Chicago Fund, a new regranting initiative providing more than half a million dollars ($560,000) to offer unrestricted COVID relief… Read more
Illinoisans Still Able to Receive Stimulus Checks, Tax Credits
The May 17 tax filing deadline has passed, but it’s not too late for many Illinoisans to file their taxes to receive funds from missing stimulus checks and other available… Read more
Father’s Day Gift Guide
Compiled by Ashmar Mandou If you are still in a runt about what to get the important man in your life for Father’s Day this year that is fun and… Read more
Cook County Assessor’s Office Re-Opens for In-Person Appointments
The Cook County Assessor’s Office announces the resumption of in-person visits by the public to its downtown and branch offices, in accordance with Cook County’s reopening. All in-person visits are by… Read more
Negocios de Illinois Aún Cerrados Mientras el Estado Reabre con la Fase 5
Cuando Illinois reabrió por completo el día de ayer con la Fase 5, la economía del estado tiene muchos menos negocios que antes de la pandemia. Comparado a las altas… Read more
La Ciudad Selecciona al Dr. José Torres para Servir como Director Ejecutivo Interino de CPS
La Alcaldesa Lori E. Lightfoot y el Presidente de la Junta de Educación de Chicago, Miguel del Valle, anunciaron que el educador veterano Dr. José M. Torres, ha sido seleccionado… Read more
The Summer of Discontent in Colombia
By Daniel Nardini We saw this in the United States during the summer of 2020; protests and riots where hundreds of thousands of people protested for Black Lives Matter, and… Read more »