Author Archives: Editor
New Measure Would Allow People with Mental Health Conditions to Bypass ER
When a person with a mental health condition calls 911, they don’t always need the hospital – but are typically taken to an emergency room rather than the mental health… Read more
Redistricting Hearings Nears End
By: Ashmar Mandou This year, Chicago embarked on redistricting hearings for the 50 wards, a process that will impact the lives of nearly three million residents. As a result, the… Read more
City Announces Chicago Alfresco Program
Choose Chicago and the Chicago Department of Transportation, announced Chicago Alfresco, an initiative to increase outdoor dining area and the opportunity for businesses and community organizations to design creative long-term… Read more
ComEd Offers Bill Assistance, Extends Payment Plans to Help Struggling Customers
Recognizing that many Illinois families continue to be adversely affected by economic challenges resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, ComEd is increasing financial assistance funding by $9 million to help customers… Read more
Berwyn Night of Light
The Berwyn Public Health District and Berwyn Township will honor the neighbors who have lost their lives to COVID-19. Next Thursday, April 1st will mark the one year anniversary of… Read more
Around Town
Compiled by Ashmar Mandou Lincoln Park Conservatory Spring Flower Show: Pretty in Pink What: The Lincoln Park Conservatory is welcoming back guests and debuting its Spring Flower Show, which features… Read more
Día de Impuestos para Contribuyentes Ampliado Hasta Mayo
El Departamento de la Tesorería y Rentas Internas anunció que el día de registro para impuestos federales para contribuyentes para el año fiscal 2020, será automáticamente ampliado del 15 de… Read more
Aprueban en la Cámara de Illinois la Asistencia de Vivienda de Emergencia de la Líder Ramírez
El Proyecto de Ley 2877 de la Representante Estatal Líder, Delia Ramírez, D-Chicago fue aprobado recientemente en la Cámara de Illinois, legislación que provee ayuda en vivienda de emergencia y… Read more
FEMA Provee $7.8 Millones al Estado de Illinois
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) del Departamento de Seguridad en el País de E.U., e Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) anunciaron que $7,831,099 en fondos federales fueron puestos a disposición… Read more
Make Washington, D.C. a State
By Daniel Nardini There is a growing movement in the District of Columbia for Washington, D.C. to become the 51st state. Actually there has been an effort to make the… Read more »