Author Archives: Editor
DCASE to Host Individual Artists Program Workshop
NMPRAC will host a workshop led by the City of Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events Individual Artists Program (IAP). This initiative aims to assist Chicago’s practicing artists in creating work… Read more
NAMI Illinois Wants to Hear from Educators
NAMI Illinois is collaborating with several of their affiliates to design a new mental health program for elementary school students in grades three-five. To ensure that their curriculum effectively meets the… Read more
New Laws, Rules Impacting Public Health to Take Effect in 2025
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced that a number of new laws and rules designed to strengthen the public health system will go into effect on New Year’s… Read more
New Years Baby Born at Mount Sinai Hospital at 1:46 AM
At 1:46am Wednesday morning, baby Aiden Jimenez took his first breath at Mount Sinai Hospital, becoming Sinai Chicago’s first baby of 2025. The son of Rubicelda Morales and Jose Luis… Read more
Triton College’s Career Academy Allows Academically Qualified High Schoolers a Taste of College
Triton College’s Career Academy allows academically qualified in-district high school students a unique opportunity to get a head start on their college education and career. By enrolling in a variety… Read more
New Pathways to Wellness Initiative Looks to Build Enrollment in Graduate Healthcare Programs
Empowering more students, particularly Latine students, to pursue advanced degrees in healthcare is the goal of a new academic initiative from Dominican University. As the recipient of a five-year, $3… Read more
Illinois DCFS Offers Post-Secondary Scholarships to Current and Former Youth in Care
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is currently accepting applications for the 2025 DCFS Scholarship Program. Through the program, a minimum of 53 academic scholarships will be… Read more
City of Chicago Announces 100 Percent Renewable Energy Milestone
Mayor Brandon Johnson, the Department of Environment (DOE), and the Department of Fleet and Facility Management (2FM) announced that the City has achieved its goal of transitioning all City facilities… Read more
Vision for New Year
By: Ashmar Mandou January marks an important time for a fresh start, for goal-setting, self-reflection, personal growth. While the more popular resolutions include healthier living, being happy, exercising, career goals,… Read more
North Lawndale’s Reawakening
By: Ashmar Mandou Since its inception in 1987, Lawndale Christian Community Church, currently Lawndale Christian Development Corporation (LCDC), has been at the forefront of addressing social issues and building, eliminating… Read more
