Author Archives: Editor
Reps. García and Hayes, Senator Booker, Re-Introduce the DIVERSIFY Act
Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (D-IL), Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (D-CT) and U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), reintroduced the Diversifying by Investing in Educators and Students to Improve Outcomes for Youth (DIVERSIFY)… Read more
Relativity Partners with Rise Academy at Chicago State University
Relativity, a global legal and compliance technology company, announced that it has forged a new partnership with Rise Academy, Chicago State University’s (CSU) first-year student success program. Through this partnership, four Relativity employees… Read more
Munoz Advances Plan to Make Genetic Medical Testing Accessible
Biomarker testing — the medical technology used to determine medical risk factors like cancer — would be covered under state-regulated insurance plans under a measure sponsored by Assistant Majority Leader… Read more
Dove Dermatologist, Dr. Alicia Barba Shares Her Go-to Routine for Glowing Skin
Glowing skin is always the trend of the summer, after all dewy, fresh, and radiant skin not only makes you feel confident but also makes your skin look healthy and hydrated. However, being in the sun all day can… Read more
Senator Bush Champions Measure to Expand Birth Control Access
To expand access to birth control – especially for women with limited financial resources – State Senator Melinda Bush (D-Grayslake) is championing a measure to allow people to receive contraceptives… Read more
Spotting Pandemic-linked Scams
By: Ashmar Mandou Pandemic related scams are on the rise, affecting a large portion of immigrants across Chicago that State Attorney General Kwame Raoul held a briefing with community media… Read more
Return of Lakefront Beaches for the Season
The City of Chicago and the Chicago Park District on Wednesday announced 22 beaches will open this Friday, May 28th for the 2021 season. The return of beach season is… Read more
Memorial Weekend Fun
Compiled by Ashmar Mandou Art on theMART Friday, May 21 – Saturday, June 26 Merchandise Mart It’s the premier weekend for the new art installation, Hope is a Light: Select Works… Read more
City Announces Next Round of Rental Assistance
The Chicago Department of Housing opened the third round of rental assistance for tenants and landlords since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) includes… Read more
‘Time for Me to Drive’ for National Road Trip Day
Just in time for National Road Trip Day (May 28), the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Office of Tourism (IOT) is showcasing more than 60 new road trip… Read more
