Author Archives: Editor
Ballet Folklorico Quetzalcoatl to Perform Folk Dances from Mexico at Aurora’s Paramount Theatre
Immerse yourself in enchanting wonder, vibrant magic and joyous celebration when Ballet Folklorico Quetzalcoatl, with guest star Goyito Cruz, presents its 42nd Anniversary Concert, Thursday, July 10 at 7:30 p.m…. Read more
SEIU Healthcare Illinois Child Care Workers Celebrate $7M Investment in Child Care
Child care workers organizing with SEIU Healthcare Illinois joined Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Illinois Child Care for All Coalition as he announced wage increases for Chicago child care workers… Read more
Healthy Illinois Urges State to Protect Healthcare for All
Illinois’ lifesaving, economy-driving Health Benefits for Immigrant Adults program, or HBIA, is set to end June 30, 2025, after recent inaction by a General Assembly committee. Cost-saving is the reason most… Read more
Gun Locks and Safety Resources in Chicago
For mental health awareness month in May, Chicago Department of Public Health urges residents to stay vigilant, especially if they own firearms. Gun locks are a safe and effective way… Read more
Triton College Students Lobby in State Capitol for Community College Bachelor’s Degrees
Triton College students traveled to Springfield, Illinois, to advocate for legislation allowing four-year bachelor’s degree programs at community colleges—hoping to make a meaningful difference. Students Mark Kouria, president of the… Read more
100 Years of Malcolm X: A Tribute to His Life and Legacy
Malcolm X College students, faculty, staff and leadership gathered on Monday, May 19th to commemorate a milestone of immense significance—the 100th birthday of Malcolm X on May 19. The event… Read more
CPS Becomes First K-12 District in the Nation to Earn Gold Certification from Healthy Green Schools and Colleges
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) has become the first K-12 school district in the nation to earn Gold Certification from the Healthy Green Schools & Colleges (HGSC) program, marking a historic… Read more
The $2B Wealth Transfer: How Cook County’s Property Tax Appeals System Rewards Businesses at the Expense of Homeowners
By Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappa After analyzing over two million Cook County property tax appeals filed between 2021 and 2023, researchers in my office uncovered a troubling trend: the… Read more
City of Chicago Appoints Guy Chipparoni to Serve as Chair of Choose Chicago
Mayor Brandon Johnson announced the appointment of Guy Chipparoni as Chair of the Board of Directors of Choose Chicago. Chipparoni is the President and CEO of Res Publica Group, one… Read more
Arajet Launches Service from Chicago to Punta Cana
The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) and ultra low-cost Dominican airline Arajet announced new direct service from O’Hare International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) in the Dominican Republic,… Read more
