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‘Public Charge’ Could Harm Illinois Families
By: Ashmar Mandou In early September, the Department of Homeland Security proposed a new rule that would change who is considered a “public charge” that could potentially restructure the legal… Read more
City Colleges of Chicago Announces Men of Color in Education Initiative
By: Ashmar Mandou Recently, City Colleges of Chicago announced a new initiative called Men of Color in Education (MCE) designed to support men of color pursuing careers in the education… Read more
Mentoring is a Must
We have all heard the saying, “It is who you know, not what you know!” Rona Borre, CEO and Founder of Instant Alliance, a Chicago-based staffing agency, also known as… Read more
City’s Legal Protection Fund Serves Record in Immigrant Community
Mayor Rahm Emanuel joined community volunteers and city leaders to announce that Chicago’s Legal Protection Fund has served a record 50,000 immigrants through community based outreach, education, legal consultations and courtroom representation –… Read more
El Término ‘Carga Pública’ Podría Dañar a las Familias de Illinois
Por Ashmar Mandou A principios de septiembre, el Departamento de Homeland Security propuso una nueva regla que cambiaría a quien es considerado una “carga pública” y que podría re-estructurar potencialmente… Read more
Los Colegios de la Ciudad de Chicago Anuncian Hombres de Color en Initiativa de Educación
Por: Ashmar Mandou Recientemente, los Colegios de la Ciudad de Chicago anunciaron una nueva iniciativa llamada Hombres de Color en Educación (MCE) diseñada a apoyar a hombres de color que… Read more
La Tutoría es una Necesidad
Tomos hemos oído el dicho, “Es quien conoces, no lo que sabes” Rona Borre, CEO y Fundadora de Instant Alliance, agencia de personal con sede en Chicago, conocida también como… Read more
Fondo de Protección Legal de la Ciudad Atiende un Número Récord en la Comunidad de Inmigrantes
El Alcalde Rahm Emanuel se unió a voluntarios de la comunidad y líderes de la ciudad para anunciar que el Fondo de Protección Legal de Chicago ha atendido un número… Read more
Art, Youth, and Friendship
By: Ashmar Mandou Latino Art Beat held their second annual Youth Arts Initiative in Havana, Cuba earlier this month, once again transforming the lives of talented young artists across the… Read more
Gov.-Elect Pritzker Announces Educational Success Committee
On Tuesday, Governor-elect JB Pritzker announced the formation and members of the transition’s Educational Success Committee at Genevieve Melody STEM Elementary School in the West Garfield Park neighborhood of Chicago. The committee is the seventh… Read more
Latino Leaders Establish Latino Leadership Council
Latino elected, business and community leaders came together at the Union League Club to announce the formation of the Latino Leadership Council (LLC), Fuerza. Stronger, Together. The LLC is a… Read more
Holiday Flower Show to Showcase at Garfield, Lincoln Park Conservatories
Fun for all ages, Garfield Park conservatory and Lincoln Park Conservatory will host the Holiday Flower Show through January 6th. The Garfield Park Conservatory’s Holiday Flower “Tickled Pink” is a… Read more
Arte, Juventud y Amistad
Por: Ashmar Mandou Latino Art Beat tuvo su segunda iniciativa Arte Juvenil en La Habana, Cuba, a principios de este mes, transformando una vez más la vida de talentosos jóvenes… Read more
El Gobernador Electo Pritzker Anuncia Comité de Exito Educativo
El martes, el Gobernador electo JB Pritzker, anunció la formación y los miembros del Comité de Exito Educativo de transición, en Genevieve Melody STEM Elementary School, en el barrio de… Read more
Líderes Latinos Establecen el Concilio de Liderazgo Latino
Latinos elegidos y líderes del comercio y la comunidad se reunieron en Union League Club para anunciar la formación del Concilio de Liderazgo Latino (LLC), Fuerza, Stronger, Together. LLC es… Read more
Show de Flores Navideñas en los Conservatorios de Garfield y Lincoln Park
Con diversión para todas las edades, el Conservatorio de Garfield Park y el Conservatorio de Lincoln Park presentarán su Show de Flores Navideñas de ahora al 6 de enero. El… Read more
Mayor of San Juan Calls for Continued Federal Commitment to Rebuild Puerto Rico
Courtesy of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition Edited by Lawndale Bilingual Newspaper Puerto Rico is still struggling to recover physically and psychologically from the ravages of Hurricane Maria, more than a… Read more
Back 2 School Illinois Launches Holiday Campaign to Provide Free School Supplies to Underserved Students
Back 2 School Illinois (B2SI), a Chicago-based nonprofit that provides tens of thousands of deserving kids from low-income families with free school supplies to help them succeed in the classroom… Read more
Give Back this Holiday Season
By: Ashmar Mandou The Holidays are a time for giving and giving back to your community can be a rewarding feeling, especially in a time when consumption overshadows the act… Read more
Around Town
Compiled by: Ashmar Mandou Christkindlemarket Daley Plaza Through December 24th Free At Christkindlemarket guests can shop handcrafted items like nutcrackers, cuckoo clocks, beer steins, and glass ornaments. Guests can also… Read more
La Alcaldesa de San Juan Pide un Compromiso Federal Contínuo para Reconstruir Puerto Rico
Cortesía de Rainbow PUSH Coalition Editado por Lawndale Bilingual Newspaper Puerto Rico continúa luchando por recuperarse, física y psicológicamente, de los embates del Huracán María, más de un año después… Read more
Campaña Navideña de Back 2 School Illinois Para Donar Artículos Escolares Gratuitos a Estudiantes Necesitados
Back 2 School Illinois (B2SI), organización no lucrativa de Chicago que brinda útiles escolares gratuitos a miles de niños de familias de bajos ingresos, que los necesitan, para ayudarlos a… Read more
Corresponde Esta Temporada Navideña
Por: Ashmar Mandou Las Navidades son un momento adecuado para dar y retribuir a tu comunidad y puede ser una sensación placentera, especialmente en una época en que el consumo… Read more
Por la Ciudad
Recopilado por: Ashmar Mandou Christkindlemarket Plaza Daley De hoy al 24 de diciembre Gratis En el Christkindlemarket, los asistentes pueden comprar artesanías como cascanueces, reloj de cuco, jarras de cerveza… Read more
Defending Immigrants from Deportation
Caption by Ashmar Mandou In response to President Trump’s expanded deportation policies, City Council of Chicago created the Legal Protection Fund, a project of the ONE CHICAGO campaign to protect… Read more
Hurricane Maria Recovery One Year Later
By: Ashmar Mandou During a press briefing at The National Museum Puerto Rican Arts and Culture on Tuesday, American Red Cross of Chicago and Northern Illinois CEO Celena Roldán welcomed… Read more
New Preservation Strategy for Pilsen, Little Village
By: Ashmar Mandou Elected officials are banning together in an effort to preserve the culture and character of the Mexican community that has irrevocably transformed the Pilsen and Little Village… Read more
President Preckwinkle Unveils Comprehensive Cook County Policy Roadmap
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle on Wednesday unveiled a comprehensive and ambitious Cook County Policy Roadmap: Five-year Strategic Plan for the Offices Under the President. Uncompromising and directly confronting… Read more
Recuperación del Huracán María un Año Después
Por: Ashmar Mandou Durante una rueda de prensa en El Museo Nacional de Arte y Cultura Puertorriqueño, el martes, la Cruz Roja de Chicago y la CEO de Northern Illinois,… Read more
Nueva Estrategia de Conservación para Pilsen y La Villita
Por: Ashmar Mandou Los funcionarios electos se reúnen en un esfuerzo por preservar la cultura y el carácter de la comunidad mexicana, que irrevocablemente ha transformado los barrios de Pilsen… Read more
UIC Engineers Hosts ‘Noche de Ciencias’ for Young Latino Students
By: Ashmar Mandou The University of Illinois in Chicago Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) hosted “Noche de Ciencias” (Night of Science) on Saturday, Nov. 3rd at Instituto del Progreso… Read more
JB Pritzker Announces Transition Committee and Chief of Staff
By: Ashmar Mandou After winning Tuesday’s gubernatorial election by 15 points, today, Governor-elect JB Pritzker announced his Transition Committee and his administration’s Chief of Staff. Serving as his Transition Committee… Read more
New Day for Illinois
By: Ashmar Mandou Chicago and Cook County voters weighed in on several ballot questions in addition to voting for governor, Illinois attorney general and other key races in the state… Read more
President Barack Obama Headlines Chicago Rally
Recap by Ashmar Mandou Photo Credit: Danny Cantu and Tony Diaz Former President Barack Obama electrified thousands of eager voters on Sunday, Nov. 4th at the UIC Pavilion during a… Read more
Ingenieros de UIC Presentan ‘Noche de Ciencias’ Para los Jóvenes Estudiantes Latinos
Por Ashmar Mandou La Sociedad de Ingenieros Profesionales Hispanos (SHPE) de la Universidad de Illinois en Chicago presentaron “Noche de Ciencias” el sábado, 3 de noviembre en el Instituto del… Read more
JB Pritzker Anuncia Comité de Transición y Jefe de Personal
Por Ashmar Mandou Después de ganar por 15 puntos la eleción para gobernador, el martes, el Gobernador electo JB Pritzker, anunció su Comité de transición y su Jefe de Personal… Read more
Nuevo Día Para Illinois
Por: Ashmar Mandou Chicago y los votantes del Condado de Cook pesaron en las preguntas de varias boletas, además de votar por el gobernador, el procurador general de Illinois y… Read more
El Presidente Barack Obama Encabeza el Rally de Chicago
Recap by Ashmar Mandou Crédito de Foto: Danny Cantú y Tony Días El ex Presidente Barack Obama electrificó a miles de ansiosos votantes el domingo, 4 de noviembre, en el… Read more
2018 Illinois Midterm Elections
By: Ashmar Mandou Election Day in Illinois is days away and here is what you need to know to help prepare for the big day. Candidates There are many candidates… Read more
‘Trump attack on citizenship won’t scare or trick voters’
By: Ashmar Mandou US President Donald Trump vowed Tuesday to end birthright citizenship -the process by which babies born in the country automatically become citizens -by executive order, while stating… Read more
Preckwinkle Cuts Ribbon on New Professional Building at Stroger Hospital
Caption by Ashmar Mandou Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Cook County Health (CCH) CEO Dr. Jay Shannon join elected officials and community leaders cut the ribbon on the… Read more
Mass Shootings Trigger Blood Donations
When the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history unfolded in Las Vegas on Oct. 1, 2017, former TV news reporter M. James Lozada III, DO, was in Chicago completing a… Read more
Elecciones de Medio Término de Illinois 2018
Por Ashmar Mandou El Día de las Elecciones en Illinois está a solo unos cuantos días y he aquí lo que necesita saber para prepararse para el gran día. Candidatos… Read more
El Ataque de Trump a la Ciudadanía no Asustará ni Engañará a los Votantes
Por Ashmar Mandou El Presidente de EU Donald Trump juró el martes terminar la ciudadanía por nacimiento – proceso por el cual los bebés nacidos en el país automáticamente adquieren… Read more
Preckwinkle Corta la Cinta del Nuevo Edificio Profesional en el Hospital Stroger
Foto de Ashmar Mandou La Presidente de la Junta del Condado de Cook, Toni Preckwinkle y el CEO de Cook County Health (CCH), Dr. Jay Shannon se unieron a los… Read more
Balaceras Masivas Disparan la Donación de Sangre
Cuando el tiroteo en masa más letal en la historia de E.U., ocurriera en Las Vegas, el 1º de octubre del 2017, el ex reportero de noticias de TV M…. Read more
U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services Expands Opioid Aid
Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced a $2 million federal U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration grant to support the city’s fight against the opioid… Read more
Cicero Expands Specialized Stroke Unit Offering 24/7 Response Coverage
Town President Larry Dominick announced that a new contract was negotiated with Rush University Medical Center to expand the service hours of a specialized Mobile Stroke Unit that was assigned… Read more
Trick-or-Treating Safety Tips
By: Ashmar Mandou For young children, Halloween night is one of the best of the year, but trick-or-treating can be dangerous if kids and parents are not careful. Take a… Read more
Democratic Party of Illinois Announces New Voter Hotline
By: Ashmar Mandou On Tuesday, the Democratic Party of Illinois announced a new statewide Voter Protection Initiative to guarantee that all Illinois voters have open and fair access to the… Read more
El Dept. de Salud y Servicios Humanos Amplía su Ayuda en Opioides
El Alcalde Rahm Emanuel anunció un subsidio de $2 millones para la Administración de Servicios de Salud Mental y Abuso de Substancias del Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos de… Read more
Cicero Expande la Unidad Especializada de Derrame Cerebral que Ofrece Cobertura de Respuesta 24/7
El Presidente del Municipio de Cicero, Larry Dominick, anunció haber negociado un nuevo contrato con Rush University Medical Center para ampliar las horas de servicio de una Unidad Móvil Especializada… Read more
Consejos de Seguridad para Trick-or-Treating
Por Ashmar Mandou Para los niños pequeños, la noche de Halloween es una de la mejores del año, pero el trick-or-treating puede ser peligroso si los niños y los padres… Read more
El Partido Demócrata de Illinois Anuncia Nueva Línea Directa de Votantes
Por: Ashmar Mandou El martes, el Partido Demócrata de Illinois (DPI) anunció una nueva iniciativa, a nivel estatal, de Protección de Votantes, para garantizar que todos los votantes de Illinois… Read more
Halloween Fun in Chicago
By: Ashmar Mandou We are well into Fall enjoying the colorful foliage, sweater weather, and pumpkin spice anything, and there is nothing greater than the welcoming of witches, vampires, tombstones,… Read more
Joffrey Ballet Welcomes New Latino Dancers
By: Ashmar Mandou The Joffrey Ballet recently announced the addition of seven dancers, including three Latinos hailing from Brazil, Spain, and Puerto Rico. “I am pleased to welcome these beautiful… Read more
What You Need to Know This Medicare Enrollment Season
By Chuck Dow, Humana regional president of Medicare Humana It’s that time of year when people with Medicare review their health insurance choices and enroll in a Medicare Advantage or… Read more
Ways to Avoid Student Debt
By: Ashmar Mandou According to the Institute for College Access and Success about 69 percent of 2014 graduates from public and nonprofit universities and colleges had debt. The average debt… Read more
Diversión de Halloween en Chicago
Por: Ashmar Mandou Estamos en pleno otoño, disfrutando el colorido follaje, tiempo de usar el suéter y poner sabor de calabaza a todo y no hay nada mejor que dar… Read more
Joffrey Ballet da la Bienvenida a Nuevos Bailarines Latinos
Por: Ashmar Mandou Joffrey Ballet anunció recientemente la adición de siete bailarines, incluyendo tres latinos de Brasil, España y Puerto Rico. “Me complace dar la bienvenida al Joffrey a estos… Read more
Que Necesita Saber Esta Temporada de Inscripción en el Medicare
Por Chuck Dow, presidente regional de Humana de Medicare Humana Es la época del año en que la gente que tiene Medicare revisa sus opciones de seguro de salud y… Read more
Formas de Evitar la Deuda Estudiantil
Por: Ashmar Mandou De acuerdo a Institute for College Access and Success, aproximadamente el 69 por ciento de los graduados en el 2014 de las escuelas públicas y universiddes y… Read more
Health Care Has a Language All Its Own. Here’s a Tool That Helps You Learn to Speak It.
By: Colleen Van Ham, CEO, UnitedHealthcare of Illinois A lot of people try to do things like learn a new word every day to improve their vocabulary. However, they often… Read more
Latinas and Breast Cancer
By: Ashmar Mandou According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among Latinas and the leading cause of cancer deaths in Latinas living in… Read more
Tips for Filling Out FAFSA
By: Ashmar Mandou October marks an important time for college-bound students as the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2018/2019 academic year becomes available. According to a… Read more
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month
Most people spend several hours each day online for work, pleasure or both. The widespread usage of computers, laptops, smartphones and tablets offers countless opportunities to connect with information and… Read more
El Cuidado de Salud Tiene un Lenguaje Propio. A Continuación Consejos que le Ayudan a Aprender a Hablarlo.
Por: Colleen Van Ham, CEO, UnitedHealthcare of Illinois Mucha gente trata de hacer cosas como aprender una nueva palabra todos los días para mejorar su vocabulario. Sin embargo, muchas veces… Read more
Consejos para Completar FAFSA
Por: Ashmar Mandou Octubre marca una época important3e para los estudiantes universitarios ya que se pone a la disposición la Solicitud Gratuita para Ayuda Estudiantil Federal (FAFSA) para el año… Read more
Octubre es el Mes Nacional de Concientización Sobre la Seguridad Cibernética
La mayoría de la gente pasa horas al día en línea, por trabajo, placer o ambas razsones. El amplio uso de computadoras, laptops, smartphones y tabletas ofrece incontables oportunidades de… Read more
La Mujer Latina y el Cáncer de Mama
Por: Ashmar Mandou De acuerdo a la Sociedad Estadounidense del Cáncer, el cáncer de mama es el cáncer más comunmente diagnosticado entre las mujeres latinas y la causa principal de… Read more
Hispanic Heritage Month: John Pena
By: Ashmar Mandou Little Village native John Pena’s ingenuity and inquisitive disposition lights up his community. Literally. Pena is the President and General Manager of New Star Lighting, a division… Read more
Communications Basics that Build Confidence
By Merilee Kern, MBA Communication is ingrained in every facet of life, yet many struggle with fear, insecurity and general ineffectiveness when they find themselves eye to eye with someone… Read more
Questions to Ask on a College Tour
By: Ashmar Mandou Touring your prospective colleges is a great opportunity to learn from the people who study, work and teach on campus. You can check out the school’s facilities,… Read more
A Symphonic Celebration of Prince
Caption by Ashmar Mandou Live Nation Urban and TCG Entertainment brought 4U: A Symphonic celebration of Prince to Chicago last weekend featuring the Chicago Philharmonic. It was a time for… Read more
Mes de la Herencia Hispana: John Pena
Por: Ashmar Mandou Nativo de La Villita, la ingenuidad e inquisitiva dispoción de John Pena alegra su comunidad. Literalmente, Pena es el Presidente y Gerente General de New Star Lighting,… Read more
Qué Preguntas Hacer en una Gira Universitaria
Por: Ashmar Mandou El recorrer tus presuntas universidades es una gran oportunidad para aprender algo de la gente que estudia, trabaja y enseña en el campus. Puedes examinar las instalaciones… Read more
Celebración Sinfónica de Prince
Foto por Ashmar Mandou Live Nation Urban y TCG Entertainment trajeron 4U: A Symphonic celebration of Prince a Chicago la semana pasada, con la Filarmónica de Chicago. Fue un momento… Read more
Addressing Sexual Harassment
By: Ashmar Mandou The Illinois Anti-Harassment, Equality and Access (AHEA) Panel on Tuesday released a framework for political party leaders and campaigns to adopt in order to transform the behaviors… Read more
ICIRR Vows to Fight Public Charge Proposal
The Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights is condemning the proposal by the US Department of Homeland Security to radically alter the rules regarding “public charge.” The proposal, released… Read more
Hispanic Heritage Month: Sandra Cordova Micek
By: Ashmar Mandou Storytelling is the cornerstone of bridging communities together and is top priority for newly appointed Window to the World Communications, Inc., WWCI Chief Executive Officer Sandra Cordova… Read more
Chicago Bears Visits Jordan Elementary Community School
Chicago Bears defensive backs Prince Amukamara and Kyle Fuller visited Jordan Elementary Community School, 7414 N. Wolcott Ave., on Monday, Sept. 24, at 1 p.m. to kick off the 2018… Read more
Abordando el Acoso Sexual
Por: Ashmar Mandou El Panel Illinois Anti-Harassment, Equality and Access (AHEA) dio a conocer un marco para que los líderes y las campañas de los partidos políticos lo adopten para… Read more
ICIRR Promete Combatir la Propuesta de la Carga Pública
La Coalición pro Derechos del Refugiado y el Inmigrante de Illinois condena la propuesta del Departamento de Seguridad en el País de E.U. de alterar radicalmente las reglas en relación… Read more
Mes de la Herencia Hispana: Sandra Córdova Micek
Por: Ashmar Mandou El contar historias es la piedra angular para unir a las comunidades y la principal prioridad para la recién nombrada Funcionaria Ejecutiva en Jefe de Window to… Read more
Los Osos de Chicago Visitan la Escuela Comunitaria Jordan Elementary
Los defensas de los Osos de Chicago, Prince Amukamara y Kyle Fuller visitaron Jordan Elementary Community School, 7414 N Wolcott Ave., el lunes, 24 de septiembre a la 1 p.m…. Read more
Join Triton College’s Annual #DecktheMounds Holiday Festival of Trees
Mark your calendars for Triton College’s annual #Deckthemounds Holiday Festival of Trees, Thursday, Dec. 6 from 5-7 p.m. #Deckthemounds has become one the most anticipated events of the holiday season,… Read more
ComEd’s OLE Group Sponsoring Hats, Gloves and Socks Drive
On Saturday, Dec. 8th, from 11a.m., to 2p.m., the Organization of Latinos at Exelon (OLE), a ComEd employee resource group, and community partners Lo Rez Brewery, The Mikey O Show,… Read more
Cicero Firefighters Rescues Four from Fire
Cicero Firefighters extinguished a fire at a four-unit apartment building at 1524 S. 51st Court late last night believed to have started in a bathroom in one of the apartment… Read more
Chicago Park District Opens Online Registration for Winter Programs
The Chicago Park District announced online registration for winter park programming opens following a record-breaking fall session. This year’s fall session topped enrollment for any previous registration since the Park… Read more
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over this Holiday Season
The holidays are a time for friends, family and coworkers to come together in celebration. Wherever you are — at an office party, a family member’s home or out at… Read more
Five Myths About the Flu
By Dr. Julie Daftari, Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare of Illinois Edited by Lawndale Bilingual News Winter weather has arrived, and so has the annual flu season. While flu – or… Read more
CDPH Announces Historic Decline in New HIV Diagnoses
The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), on World AIDS Day, celebrates that HIV diagnoses in Chicago hit a new record low after five consecutive years of declines. CDPH’s 2017… Read more
Ways to Boost Energy Without an Energy Drink
By: Dr. Niket Sonpal NYC Internist and Gastroenterologist After seeing the news about a research study out of the University of Texas Health Center in Houston, which found the diameter… Read more
Body Imbalance Is the Tipping Point for Many Orthopedic Problems
By: Dr. Victor Romano We have all lost our balance – slipping on ice, getting knocked down in a sport, tripping over a toy, or perhaps from feeling dizzy. But… Read more
