Author Archives: Editor
IDOC Celebrates Commencement of First-Ever Adler University Graduates from Big Muddy River Correctional Center
Last week, Big Muddy River Correctional Center (BMRCC) hosted a graduation ceremony celebrating seven students who earned their Bachelor of Arts degrees in Applied Psychology through an educational partnership with… Read more
Safe Streets, Safe Communities – Infrastructure Investment Continues to Come to Cook County’s 16th District
Investment in 16th District infrastructure is continuing into 2025. Cook County’s Department of Transportation and Highways (DOTH) has announced updates on over 30 projects throughout the county. Within the 16th… Read more
Explore Oak Park and Beyond Debuts New Name and Regional Focus
Visit Oak Park has a new name and a broader vision. Now known as Explore Oak Park and Beyond, the rebranded tourism entity reflects an expanded focus on promoting not… Read more
Congresswoman Ramirez Reintroduces Legislation to Protect Tenants’ Rights to Organize
This week, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), joined by Representatives Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), Jimmy Gomez (CA-34), and Greg Casar (TX-35), reintroduced the Tenants’ Right to Organize Act,… Read more
City of Chicago Announces $2M in New Round of Community Grant Recipients
Ten neighborhood business projects are slated to receive a combined $2 million in Community Development Grants from the City, Mayor Brandon Johnson announced last week. To be funded through proceeds… Read more
Posible Toque de Queda de Verano para Combatir los ‘Disturbios de Adolescentes’
Por Ashmar Mandou El Comité del Concilio de la Ciudad de Chicago tendrá una reunión el miércoles, para votar sobre una potencial regla de toque de queda en Chicago, este… Read more
México Fest en Navy Pier
En colaboración con el Consulado General de México en Chicago y los Gobiernos de Aguascalientes y Baja California, Navy Pier presenta México Fest, parte de las celebraciones gratuitas de Global… Read more
La Ganadora de Latino Art Beat Exhibe su Primera Exposición Individual en Chicago en EXPO Chicago
Por Ashmar Mandou Monumental captura perfectamente la vida de la artista profesional Kandy López, quien presentó su primera muestra individual en Chicago de su retrato afrocaribeño-estadounidense multimedia con ACA Galleries,… Read more
Greater Chicago Food Depository Comparte Recursos Cruciales para Alimentar a los Niños este Verano
Greater Chicago Food Depository aconseja a las familias que revisen el nuevo evaluador de Summer EBT, para ver si sus hijos califican ya y están inscritos en Summer EBT, programa… Read more
Mexico Fighting a New Cinco de Mayo
By Daniel Nardini It seems to put it mildly unsettling that current U.S. President Donald Trump is intent to attack the sovereignty of Mexico. Trump has threatened unilateral military action… Read more »