Author Archives: Editor
El Procurador General Raoul Anuncia un Acuerdo con Hilco Redevelopment
El Procurador General Kwame Raoul anunció un acuerdo que resuelve su demanda contra Hilco Redevelopment, LLC, que opera como Hilco Redevelopment Partners (Hilco); HRP Exchange 55, LLC, MCM Management Corp…. Read more
Clerk Yarbrough Alerts Cook County Residents of Upcoming Vital Records Relocation
Cook County Clerk Karen A. Yarbrough announced that her Vital Records Division will be relocating from the lower level of the Daley Center to a more user-friendly location on the… Read more
New Leaf Illinois Launched to Help Clear Cannabis Convictions
The Illinois Equal Justice Foundation (IEJF), announced the launch of New Leaf Illinois, an alliance of 20 organizations to provide free legal and advisory services to help people wipe clean… Read more
Can You Rid Yourself of 2020’s Financial Stress as We Head into 2021?
By Alan Becker Edited by Lawndale Bilingual News This year, has been a tough year for nearly everyone, and that may be especially true for retirees and those nearing retirement… Read more
Chicago Musical Pathways Initiative Paves Path for Social Justice Through Music
On Friday, October 9, the Chicago Musical Pathways Initiative (CMPI) welcomed 55 new fellows to its program, complementing the 38 returning second-year fellows. These 93 students, representing 55 zip codes from… Read more
Archdiocese of Chicago, Catholic Charities Announce Historic $20 Million COVID-19 Relief Effort
The Archdiocese of Chicago and Catholic Charities have jointly raised an historic $20 million for COVID-19 relief efforts in response to the vast needs of individuals and communities in Cook… Read more
Virtual Shop, Jingle, Mingle
After School Matters Shop, Jingle, Mingle event is going virtual this year. Now through December 15, shoppers can purchase unique, teen-made gifts for friends and family at the After School… Read more
NAMI Chicago Offers Mental Health Support
NAMI Chicago and NAMI Metro Suburban announced that a grant from the State of Illinois will be allocated to expand support for faith communities in areas most impacted by the… Read more
The Other Second Wave: COVID Stressors, Politics, and the Holidays
Holidays can be hard for everyone, whether it be relationships, not being able to spend time with family, painful memories of those we have lost, financial strain, etc. They tend… Read more
Thanksgiving Safety: Five Ways to Prevent Cooking Fires
Typically, Thanksgiving is one of the peak days for cooking fires, which is the top cause of home fires in the U.S. Most often, these emergencies are caused by unattended… Read more
