Author Archives: Editor
‘Mi papel es servir a los demás’
Por: Ashmar Mandou Durante el apogeo de la pandemia del coronavirus (COVID-19) nos hemos dado cuenta cada vez más de las increíbles contribuciones que los enfermeros han hecho para salvar… Read more
New Just Action Collaborative Launches to Advance a More Equitable Chicago
A citywide coalition of civic institutions and leaders has formed in Chicago calling for a collective commitment to reimagine how civic power flows through three primary channels: money, narratives and… Read more
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
By: Ashmar Mandou Hispanic Heritage Month has officially begun. This month is an opportunity for the community to showcase and raise awareness of the contributions the Hispanic community has made… Read more
Ensemble Español Embraces ‘New Era, New Works, New Legacies’
Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theatre in residence at Northeastern Illinois University, marks its 45th Season August 2020 – July 2021. The season titled “Zafiro Flamenco (Sapphire Flamenco): New Era, New… Read more
ComEd Reminds Customers of Expanded Assistance Options to Help with Energy Bills
As many Illinois families and businesses continue to struggle with the financial challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, ComEd reminds customers in need that a variety of assistance options are… Read more
9-1-1 Telecommunicator Position in Cicero Available
NORCOMM 9-1-1 Dispatch, a consolidated, civilian staffed 9-1-1 communications center within the State of Illinois is currently seeking applicants that have the desire to work in an exciting, challenging and… Read more
Berwyn Public Art Initiative to Hold Social Justice Mural Dedication Ceremony
The Berwyn Public Art Initiative (BPAI) held a mural dedication ceremony on Wednesday, Sept. 16th for two social justice mural sites completed by Youth Crossroads, Inc., Berwyn South School District… Read more
Youth Cigarette Use Reaches New Low in Chicago, Although Vaping is on the Rise and Racial Differences Increase
The rate of cigarette smoking by youth in Chicago is down to 3.9 percent, a historic low, yet vaping is on the rise and racial disparities in tobacco use have… Read more
Attorney General Raoul Files Motion to Prevent Health Care Discrimination
Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general to file a motion for summary judgment in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York… Read more
Could a Potential ‘Twindemic’ Be on the Horizon?
Six months since the pandemic brought Illinois to a sudden halt, a new threat is on the horizon and it could prove to be an even deadlier fall. With flu… Read more
