By: Ashmar Mandou Chicago grandmother and long-time immigration activist Genoveva Ramirez sued the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) earlier this week to petition its immigration service review a long-pending visa… Read more »

The City of Chicago welcomed more than 100,000 visitors from around the world to Chicago for several premier arts and design events. For its second edition, the Chicago Architecture Biennial… Read more »

La Ciudad de Chicago recibió a más de 100,000 visitantes de todo el mundo para varios eventos premier de arte y diseño. En esta segunda edición, Chicago Architecture Biennial (CAB)… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Una abuela de Chicago, por mucho tiempo activista de inmigración, Genoveva Ramírez, demandó a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) a principio de esta semana, pidiendo que revise… Read more »

The Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded the Town of Cicero a $130,000 grant to replenish its stock of Smoke/Carbon Monoxide detectors that are given to residents free of charge. Among… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou For Ingrid Burgos, 18, being crowned Señorita Cicero this past weekend was truly an exhilarating experience, one that continues to bring on the butterflies. “I still cannot… Read more »

Por: Nancy Márquez Casa Central, la organización de servicio social más grande del Medio Oeste, ofreció un Almuerzo de Negocios e Intercambio el jueves, 17 de agosto. Casa Central fue… Read more »

Por Ashmar Mandou Para Ingrid Burgos, de 18 años, ser coronada Señorita Cicero el pasado fin de semana fue una emocionante experiencia, una experiencia que sigue haciéndole sentir maripositas. “Todavía… Read more »

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) otorgó al Municipio de Cicero un subsidio por $130,000 para reemplazar su surtido de detectores de Humo/Monóxido de Carbono. El Jefe de Bomberos Dominick Buscemi… Read more »

Ending DACA, another step toward openly endorsing white supremacy, badly hurts this country. By Luis V. Gutierrez Ending the Deferred Action for Child Arrivals program was a serious mistake that… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Thousands of immigration activists and supporters descended onto Federal Plaza late Tuesday afternoon to denounce the Trump administration’s decision to eliminate the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals… Read more »

Por Ashmar Mandou Miles de activistas y simpatizantes de inmigración descendieron a la Plaza Federal la tarde del martes para denunciar la decisión de la administración de Trump de eliminar… Read more »

Terminar DACA, otro paso hacia un apoyo abierto a la supremacía blanca daña gravemente este país. Por Luis V. Gutiérrez Terminar el programa de la Acción Diferida DACA fue un… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou On Monday, Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner signed the Illinois TRUST Act (SB 31) into law. Under the TRUST Act, local police cannot comply with immigration detainers or… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Check out some of the Midwest’s illustrious places to escape for the weekend –for entertainment, outdoor fun, or relaxation. Door County, Wisconsin The 100-step climb to the… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou A continuación algunos de los mejores lugares para escaparse el fin de semana – para entretenimiento, diversión al aire libre o relajación. Door County, Wisconsin La subida… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou El lunes, el Gobernador de Illinois, Bruce Rauner, convirtió en ley el Acta TRUST (SB 31). Bajo el Acta TRUST la policía local no puede cumplir con… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou This weekend, thousands of athletes from all over the world will descend onto the Lakefront of Chicago to participate in this year’s Chicago Triathlon. Lawndale Bilingual Newspaper… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Esta semana, miles de atletas de todo el mundo llegarán al frente del lago de Chicago para participar en el Chicago Triathlon de este año. Lawndale Bilingual… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Nearly 200 people including faith leaders representing social justice organizations and congregations converged onto Federal Plaza Monday afternoon to show solidarity with the activists in Charlottesville who… Read more »

Pie de Foto de Ashmar Mandou Tres arrestos se llevaron a cabo durante una protesta de supremacía anti-blanca, el martes en la tarde frente a la corte del Condado de… Read more »

Caption by Ashmar Mandou Three arrests were made during an anti-white supremacy protest Tuesday late afternoon in front of the Cook County courthouse on Belmont and Western. Nearly two dozen… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou On Monday, Aug. 21st total darkness will occur across our skies as a solar eclipse will occur from coast to coast and we have rounded up some… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Chicago’s culturally rich and historic Pilsen neighborhood will host its annual Pilsen Arts and Music Festival (Pilsen Fest), now in its sixth year. The festival will take… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou El culturalmente rico e histórico barrio de Pilsen de Chicago ofrecerá su Festival de Música y Arte de Pilsen (Pilsen Fest), ahora en su sexto año. El… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Cerca de 200 personas, incluyendo líderes religiosos representando organizaciones de justicia social y congregaciones, convergieron en la Plaza Federal el lunes en la tarde, para mostrar su… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou El lunes, 21 de agosto, una total oscuridad cubrirá el firmamento, ya que habrá un eclipse solar de costa a costa y hemos recopilado para usted algunos… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou In the heart of the Back-of-the-Yards community, there is a program making a profound impact on at-risk youth. During a press conference outside of Centro Tepeyac, located… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Mexican actress, Stephanie Sigman was never much for the horror genre growing up. “I never gravitated towards scary movies. I would watch the occasional one here and… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou En el corazón de la comunidad de Back-of-the-Yards hay un programa que hace un profundo impacto en jóvenes en peligro. Durante una conferencia de prensa frente al… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou La actriz mexicana, cuando iba creciendo Stephanie Sigman no se veía atraída por el género del horror. “Nunca me incliné por películas de miedo. Veía ocasionalmente una… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Youth leaders from the Brighton Park Neighborhood Council (BPNC) and community residents of Brighton Park and Back of the Yards, both communities in the 15th ward, convened… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Los líderes juveniles del Concilio del Vecindario de Brighton Park (BPNC) y los residentes de la comunidad de Brighton Park y Back of the Yards, ambas comunidades… Read more »

The 2017 HACER Scholarships Recipients Dinner recognized 18 deserving Hispanic students presenting them with an HACER Scholarship awarded by MHOA and RMHC-CNI, as well as honor the first HACER Scholarship… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou From orchestrating countless clean-up days, to veteran health seminars, to creating cultural centers, to breaking ground on a new animal shelter and community park, and hosting Toys… Read more »

El Banquete de Recipientes de Becas HACER del 2017 reconoció a 18 estudiantes hispanos por sus logros entregándoles una Beca HACER otorgada por MHOA y RMHC-CNI, y rindió homenaje a… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Desde la organización de días de limpieza a seminarios de salud para los veteranos, a crear centros culturales, a poner la primera piedra para un nuevo albergue… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou This Friday, Centro Romero, a community-based non-profit organization that serves the communities of Edgewater, Rogers Park, and Uptown, will honor 20 graduates who successfully completed the University… Read more »

Six of the eight Democratic candidates vying to replace Gov. Bruce Rauner in 2018 met at Rainbow PUSH headquarters Friday night to convince voters they would do a better job… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Photo Credit: Maryland Institute of College of Art (MICA) For 20 years, Latino Art Beat has recognized the artistic talents of countless students by providing annual youth… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Este viernes, Centro Romero, organización comunitaria no lucrativa que sirve a las comunidades de Edgewater, Rogers Park, y Uptown, rendirá homenaje a 20 graduados que exitosamente terminaron… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Crédito de Foto: Maryland Institute of College of Art (MICA) Por 20 años, Latino Art Beat ha reconocido los talentos artísticos de incontables estudiantes, ofreciendo concursos de… Read more »

Seis de ocho candidatos demócratas que esperan reemplazar al Gobernador Bruce Rauner en el 2018 se reunieron en las oficinas de Rainbow PUSH el viernes por la noche para convencer… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Peace promoters kicked-off a seven week summer campaign called #IncreaseThePeace organized by The Resurrection Project in order to create and encourage a ‘culture of nonviolence in our… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou The National Museum of Mexican Art (NMMA) held a celebratory event highlighting the museum’s efforts in promoting cultural identity through prominent exhibitions for the last 30 years…. Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou National Museum of Mexican Art (NMMA) [Museo Nacional de Arte Mexicano] tuvo una celebración destacando los esfuerzos del museo por promover la identidad cultural a través de… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Promotores de la paz lanzaron una campaña de verano, de siete semanas, llamada #IncreaseThePeace organizada por The Resurrection Project para crear y estimular una ‘cultura de no… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou One of the largest outdoor, Alternative Latin music event is returning to Chicago for a third year in a row. Ruido Fest will take over Addams/Medill Park… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Uno de los mayores eventos de música latina alternativa al aire libre regresa a Chicago por tercer año consecutivo. Ruido Fest llega a este fin de semana… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Now that the official school year has ended, many low-income parents become concerned over their child’s health during summer break. According to the Greater Chicago Food Depository,… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Fascination. Wondrous. Mystical. Suffice it to say, Cirque du Soleil delightfully stretches the imagination of audiences across the globe with its visually stunning production and unparalleled storylines…. Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Ahora que ha terminado oficialmente el año escolar, muchos padres de bajos ingresos se preocupan por la salud de sus hijos durante las vacaciones de verano. De… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Fascinante. Maravilloso. Místico. El Cirque du Soleil acrecienta la imaginación de la audiencia de todo el mundo con su visualmente asombrosa producción e historias sin precedente. Afortunadamente,… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou In an announcement made on Wednesday morning, Chicago will partner with the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy and all of its partner city networks… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou En un anuncio hecho el miércoles en la mañana, Chicago se afiliará con el Pacto Global de Alcaldes por el Clima y la Energía y todas su… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou On the one-year anniversary of the tragic shooting at Pulse nightclub in Orlando on June 12th of last year, hundreds held a vigil in remembrance of those… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou For nearly three decades, posters and effervescent murals depicting the life of political activist Oscar Lopez Rivera adorned a strip of Division Street, known as Paseo Boricua…. Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Chicago Public Schools leadership announced the expansion of the IB Programme for students in pre-K through 5th grade, an extension of existing programming at Agassiz Elementary School…. Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou El liderazgo de las Escuelas Públicas de Chicago anunció la ampliación del Programa IB para estudiantes de pre-K al 5º grado, una extensión del programa existente en… Read more »

Por Ashmar Mandou En el primer aniversario de la trágica balaera en el centro nocturno Pulse en Orlando, el 12 de junio del año pasado, cientos de personas sostuvieron una… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Por cerca de tres décadas, carteles y efervescentes murales mostrando la vida del activista político Oscar López Rivera, adornaron una parte de la Calle Division, conocida como… Read more »

This past weekend, the American Red Cross of Chicago & Northern Illinois saw a spike in weekend home fire responses. For the past three months, the American Red Cross of… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Cerca de 700 padres mentores caminaron por el estrado de Steinmetz College Prep el viernes, 2 de junio, para celebrar otro exitoso año de graduados. Los padres… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Nearly 700 parent mentors walked across the stage of Steinmetz College Prep on Friday, June 2nd to celebrate another successful year of graduates. Parent mentors pledged to… Read more »

Evenings at Brookfield Zoo will be a little wilder with the kickoff of the zoo’s 4th annual Summer Nights, presented by Meijer. From 4pm to 9pm., on Fridays and Saturdays… Read more »

Ald. Raymond Lopez (15) on issued the following statement in response to an anonymous flyer (below) being passed out around the Englewood and Roseland communities offering a bounty of up… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Cristal Ortega, 23, is sunshine personified. “I am loving life right now,” says Ortega beaming with pride. “I am looking forward to accomplishing some of my goals… Read more »

The 19th Annual Early Childhood Education Entrepreneurship Expo, presented by the Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC) provides early childhood education entrepreneurs with the resources and training they need to start… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Cristal Ortega, 23, es una personificación del sol. “Ahora amo la vida”, dice Ortega resplandeciente de orgulllo. “Espero lograr algunas de mis metas este verano”. Ortega, nativa… Read more »

La 19º Exposición Empresarial de Educación Infantil Anual, presentada por Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC) ofrece a empresarios de educación infantil los recursos y el entrenamiento necesarios para empezar o… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Vocal marchers took over the school grounds of Curie High School Monday evening in an effort to protest the abandonment felt by many in regards to education… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Manifestantes vocales se apoderaron de los terrenos escolares de Curie High School el lunes por la tarde, en un esfuerzo por protestar por la falta que muchos… Read more »

The City of Chicago will kick off summer programming along the Chicago Riverwalk during a day-long celebration on Saturday, May 20, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. The celebration offers a… Read more »

La Ciudad de Chicago iniciará la programación de verano a lo largo del Paseo del Río de Chicago, durante una celebración de un día de duración, el sábado, 20 de… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Only days away from one of the biggest festivals of the year in Cicero, Cinco de Mayo, and Señorita Cicero Griselda Unzueta, 21, is enthusiastic to meet… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Hundreds of thousands of protestors took over the streets of Chicago on Monday in several May Day events occurring across the city protesting the policies of President… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Cientos de miles de manifestantes tomaron las calles de Chicago el lunes en varios eventos del 1º de Mayo, celebrados en la ciudad contra la política del… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Solo faltan unos cuantos días para que llegue uno de los mayores festivales del año en Cicero, el Cinco de Mayo y la Señorita Cicero, Griselda Unzueta,… Read more »

April 27th, 2017 marks 40 years of innovative education and career programing at Instituto del Progreso Latino, a leader in Chicago’s Latino community and the broader workforce development, adult education,… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou The minimum wage, abortion rights, and the state budget were among the rallying points for women marching on the Illinois Statehouse Tuesday. Participants came from across Illinois… Read more »

Caption by Ashmar Mandou On Wednesday, Chicago Treasurer Kurt Summers announced his support for JB Pritzker for Governor at Gallery Guichard in Bronzeville. Joining Kurt in endorsing JB were Alderman… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou El salario mínimo, el derecho al aborto y el presupuesto estatal estuvieron entre los puntos de manifestación de la marcha de mujeres en Illinois Statehouse el martes…. Read more »

El 27 de abril del 2017 marca 40 años de innovadora educación y programación de carreras en el Instituto del Progreso Latino, líder en la comunidad latina de Chicago, con… Read more »

Pie de Foto de Ashmar Mandou El miércoles, el Tesorero de Chicago, Kurt Summers, anunció su apoyo a JB Pritzker para Gobernador, en Gallery Guichard, en Bronzeville. Al endoso de… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou On Monday morning, members of Chicago Community and Workers Rights, Centro de Trabajadores Unidos, Domestic Worker and Day Labor Center of Chicago, Chicago Workers Collaborative, Raise the… Read more »

Caption by Ashmar Mandou Latinx youth from Logan Square orchestrated an event as part of #BrownInChicago, a project led by youth housing activists at Logan Square Neighborhood Association, who presented… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou The insanely talented, Mexican actress, producer and writer, Patricia Maya is ready to kick off another season of Real Rob, the highly popular Netflix Original comedy series… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou El lunes por la mañana, miembros de Chicago Community & Workers Rights, Centro de Trabajadores Unidos, Domestic Worker and Day Labor Center of Chicago, Chicago Workers Collaborative,… Read more »

Foto de Ashmar Mandou Joven latino de Logan Square programó un evento como parte de #BrownIChicago, un proyecto conducido por jóvenes activistas de Logan Square Neighborhood Association, quien presentó cuentos,… Read more »

The Great Chicago Egg Hunt at Maggie Daley Friday, April 14, 2017 from 10a.m., to 2p.m. Maggie Daley Park 337 E. Randolph St. Chicago, Illinois 60601 (312) 552-3000 (Park )… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Hundreds gathered onto the west side of Humboldt Park, West Luis Munoz Marin Drive, to watch the official unveiling of Javier “Javy” Baez Way on Tuesday morning…. Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Mayor Robert Lovero continued his tradition of welcoming people from all backgrounds and spoke about the importance of sustaining an environment of stability, safety and diversity for… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Cientos de personas se reunieron en el sector oeste de Humboldt Park, West Luis Muñoz Marin Drive, para presenciar la develación oficial de la placa de Javier… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou El Alcalde Robert Lovero continuó su tradición de recib ir a gente de todas partes y habló sobre la importancia de sostener un ambiente de estabilidad, seguridad… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou According to the Children’s Advocacy Centers of Illinois (CACI) reports that one in ten children will experience sexual abuse before their 18th birthday as a result organizations… Read more »

The State Homeless Prevention Fund, a fund of approximately $1 million, has been made available through June 30th to Chicago residents at risk of losing their homes. All Chicago administers… Read more »

El Fondo Estatal de Prevención al Desamparo, fondo de aproximadamente $1 millón, está disponible hasta el 30 de junio para los residentes de Chicago en riesgo de perder su hogar…. Read more »

Por Ashmar Mandou De acuerdo a un reporte de Children’s Advocacy Centers of Illinois (CACI) que estipula que uno de cada diez niños experimentará abuso sexual antes de cumplir 18… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Chicago activists and residents called for more transparency Tuesday as officials with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement investigate an agent-involved shooting that left a man wounded. “We… Read more »

Celebrating Women By: Ashmar Mandou In honor of Women’s History Month, we showcased women from all walks of life who exemplified strength, compassion, and the motivation to propel their community… Read more »

By: Raoul Lowery Contreras Anti-illegal immigration aficionados are ecstatic over the Presidential Executive Order directing Homeland Secretary Jim Kelly to hire 5,000 new Border Patrol agents and 10,000 new Immigration… Read more »

Por: Raoul Lowery Contreras Los aficionados a la inmigración anti-ilegal están extasiados con la Orden Ejecutiva Presidencial que pide al Secretario de Homeland, Jim Kelly, que contrate 5,000 agentes de… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou La Representante Estatal “Lisa” Hernández es reconocida por el contínuo sacrificio personal que una persona debe tener cuando ocupa una posición de alto nivel. En su cuarto… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Activistas y residentes de Chicago pidieron más transparencia el martes, cuando funcionarios de U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) investigaban una balacera en la que se involucraba… Read more »

Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced another step toward the three-year plan to deliver universal mentoring by 2018. Following a competitive process launched in December to build citywide mentoring capacity, 46 organizations… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou New legislation to close nine corporate tax loopholes would raise an estimated $924 million to help fight Illinois’ growing budget crisis, as Representative Will Guzzardi and other… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou The Chicago Police Department (CPD) and members of the Community Policing Advisory Panel (Panel) on Wednesday announced opportunities for residents of Chicago to share ideas on the… Read more »

El Alcalde Rahm Emanuel anunció otro paso en un plan de tres años para dar tutoría universal para el 2018. Tras un proceso competitivo lanzado en diciembre para establecer la… Read more »

Por Ashmar Mandou El Departamento de Policía de Chicago (CPD) y miembros de Community Policing Advisory Panel (Panel) anunciaron el miércoles oportunidades para que los residentes de Chicago compartan ideas… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Mayor Robert Lovero is looking forward to elevating his hometown of Berwyn to newer heights after winning for a third consecutive term in the February 28th election…. Read more »

Mayor Emanuel announced that the City of Chicago will make the Day for Change pilot a permanent fixture this year in its ongoing efforts to address homelessness. By doubling the… Read more »

El Alcalde Emanuel anunció que la Ciudad de Chicago hará del programa piloto Día por el Cambio un programa permanente este año, en sus contínuos esfuerzos de ayuda al desamparado…. Read more »

Por Ashmar Mandou El Alcalde Robert Lovero espera entusiasmado elevar su pueblo de Berwyn a nuevas alturas después de ganar un tercer término consecutivo en las elecciones del 28 de… Read more »

Immerse yourself in Chicago’s urban gateway to nature and science for free every week at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. Illinois residents receive entry at no cost on suggested donation… Read more »

Sumérjase gratuitamente en el mundo de la naturaleza y la ciencia de Chicago todas las semanas en Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. Los residentes de Illinois entran sin costo alguno con… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Theater enthusiasts gathered at the Chicago Cultural Center Friday, Feb. 24th to welcome the city’s new Chicago Latino Theater Alliance (CLATA) presented by the Chicago Department of… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou On Ash Wednesday, three Pilsen Parishes registered families to take care of a child should their parents be detained or deported in response to increased concerns over… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou El Miércoles de Ceniza, tres parroquias de Pilsen registraron a familias para cuidar a un niño en caso de que sus padres sean detenidos o deportados en… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Entusiastas del teatro se reunieron en el Centro Cultural de Chicago el viernes, 24 de febrero, para recibir la nueva Chicago Latino Theater Alliance (CLATA) presentada por… Read more »

Caption by Ashmar Mandou To commemorate President’s Day, City Hall hosted a Naturalization Ceremony where 25 people, from 15 countries took the Oath of Allegiance to officially become United States… Read more »

Early Voting for the February 28, 2017 Consolidated Primary Election through February 27th. Suburban Cook County voters can vote early at any one of the four early voting sites throughout… Read more »

Caption by Ashmar Mandou Latino Union of Chicago held a forum on February 9th to update the immigrant community in Albany Park about their rights under President Trump’s immigration executive… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Caregivers descended onto the Thompson Center plaza with a few choice words for Governor Bruce Rauner on Valentine’s Day, “Have a heart.” Caregivers asked Rauner to step… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou El Día de San Valentín, personas a cargo de pacientes acudieron a la plaza Thompson Center con este mensaje para el Gobernador Bruce Rauner, “Ten Corazón”. Los… Read more »

La votación temprana para las Elecciones Primarias Consolidadas del 28 de febrero del 2017 para los votantes de los 27 Suburbios del Condado de Cook puede empezar en cualquiera de… Read more »

Caption por Ashmar Mandou El Sindicato Latino de Chicago sostuvo el 9 de febrero un foro para actualizar a la comunidad inmigrante de Albany Park sobre sus derechos bajo las… Read more »

Experience the magic and splendor of Shen Yun 2017 with more new shows this coming February. Tickets on sale through www.shenyun.com. Shen Yun is dedicated to reviving 5,000 years of… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Social Service agency Holsten Human Capital Development (HHCD) announced the appointment of Israel Vargas as Executive Director. “After a long search, the Holsten Human Capital Development non-profit… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 610,000 people die from heart disease each year, accounting for 1 in every 4 deaths. In… Read more »

Clear your schedule for the most anticipated event of this year, the Chicago Auto Show. Beginning February 11th through the 20th, car enthusiasts will have the opportunity to check out… Read more »

por: Ashmar Mandou La agencia de Servicio Social Holsten Human Capital Development (HHCD) anunció e lnombramiento de Israel Vargas como Director Ejecutivo. “Después de una larga búsqueda, la Junta no… Read more »

por: Ashmar Mandou De acuerdo a los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de enfermedades (CDC), cerca de 610,000 personas mueren de enfermedades cardíacas todos los años, lo que… Read more »

Experimente la magia y el esplendor de Shen Yun 2017 con más nuevos shows este febrero. Los boletos a la venta en www.shenyun.com. Shen Yun está dedicado a revivir 5000… Read more »

Deje un día libre para el más anticipado evento del año, el Chicago Auto Show. Del 11 al 20 de febrero, los entusiastas de los autos tendrán la oportunidad de… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou It has certainly been tumultuous this past week with thousands descending onto O’Hare airport to protest President Trump’s travel ban. While Chicagoans were outraged on behalf of… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou The Illinois Policy Institute introduced a budget reform plan that balances the state budget and closes Illinois’ projected $7.1 billion budget deficit without a tax increase on… Read more »

Caption by Ashmar Mandou Nearly 1,000 students in Chicago had smiles on their faces earlier this week as McDonald’s Owner-Operations John and Carmen De Carrier in Chicago partnered with Golden… Read more »

Caption de Ashmar Mandou Cerca de 1,000 estudiantes de Chicago sonreían a principios de esta semana cuando los propietarios de McDonald’s John y Carmen De Carrier de Chicago se unieron… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Ciertamente ha sido una catástrofe esta semana pasada con miles de personas llegando al aereopuerto O’Hare para protestar contra la prohibición de viaje del presidente Trump. Mientras… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou El lunes, Illinois Policy Institute introdujo un plan de reforma al presupuesto que balancea el presupuesto estatal y cierra el déficit proyectado de $7.1 mil millones de… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou President Trump signed an executive order Wednesday designed to crack down on “sanctuary cities” –a term for up to 300 communities that have policies protecting the nation’s… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Meijer partnered with the Italian Trade Agency to bring thousands of customers authentic Italian cuisine with the help of The Food Network’s Iron Chef America Judge Mario… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Mayor Rahm Emanuel joined Apna Ghar Executive Director Neha Gill, Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) and members of the community to celebrate the opening of… Read more »

By Nikoleta Morales Inspired by the New York Times Magazine article “Who Runs the Streets of New Orleans,” by David Amsden, APB is a new police drama with a high-tech… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Meijer se asoció con Italian Trade Agency para llevar a miles de clientes la auténtica cocina italiana con la ayuda del Chef Mario Rizzotti, de The Food… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou El Presidente Trump firmó una orden ejecutiva el miércoles, diseñada a castigar a las “ciudades santuario” – término para hasta 300 comunidades que tienen una política de… Read more »

por: Ashmar Mandou El Alcalde Rahm Emanuel se unió al Director Ejecutivo de Apna Ghar, Neha Dill, del Departamento de Servicios Familiares y de Apoyo (DFSS) y a miembros de… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Thousands are expected to descend onto downtown Chicago this Saturday, one day after President-Elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, as part of the nationwide movement Women’s March on Washington… Read more »

Caption by Ashmar Mandou Photo Credit: Tony Diaz Representatives from the Pro Life movement and representatives from the Pro Choice movement held their respective rallies on Sunday, Jan. 15th at… Read more »

Caption by Ashmar Mandou Complete with their press pass in hand, a fresh notepad, and inquisitive nature, patients at Advocate Children’s Hospital came face to face with Chicago Cubs players… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Se espera que miles acudan al centro de Chicago este sábado, un día después de la toma de posesión del Presidente Electo, Donald Trump, como parte del… Read more »

Caption de Ashmar Mandou Armados con su pase de prensa en mano, una libreta de notas y una naturaleza inquisitiva, pacientes del Hospital Advocate Children se enfrentaron con los jugadores… Read more »

Caption de Ashmar Mandou Foto: Tony Díaz Representantes del movimiento Pro Vida y representantes del movimiento Pro Elección sostuvieron sus respectivas manifestaciones el domingo, 15 de enero, en Federal Plaza… Read more »

Caption by Ashmar Mandou Photos by Tony Diaz As the old adage goes, all good things must come to an end. President Barack Obama delivered his final speech in front… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Bull riding is a way of life for Brazilian native Luis Blanco, who began riding at the tender age of 12 after being inspired by his cousins…. Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou The Public Building Commission (PBC) welcomed Carina Sanchez as its new Executive Director, Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced this week. “As a native Chicagoan, I am honored to… Read more »

Enero es el Mes Nacional de Concientización del Tráfico Humano. El 12 de enero, Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center y YWCA Evanaston/North Shore, en colaboración con Illinois DCFS y… Read more »

Caption de Ashmar Mandou Fotos de Tony Díaz Como dice el viejo adagio, todo lo bueno tiene su fin. El Presidente Barack Obama dirigió su último discurso frente a una… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou La Comisión de Edificios Públicos (PBC) dio la bienvenida a Carina Sánchez, anunció el Alcalde Rahm Emanuel esta semana. “Como nativa de Chicago, me siento honrada de… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou El Rodeo es una forma de vida para el brasileño Luis Blanco, quien comenzó a montar toros a la corta edad de 12 años, inspirado por sus… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou According to a Williams Institute study, 40 percent of youth served by homeless youth service providers identify as LGBTQ. A Windy City Times survey of LGBTQ young… Read more »

The human trafficking of children for sex in Illinois happens in every small town and big city throughout the state. In 2016, DCFS investigated 143 calls to the hotline for… Read more »

As part of a national and statewide movement, the Women’s March on Washington – Illinois Youth Chapter will join tens of thousands of people in Washington, D.C., January 21st, the… Read more »

Como parte de un movimiento nacional y estatal, la Marcha de la Mujer en Washington – Illinois Youth Chapter se unirá a miles de personas en Washington, D.C., el 21… Read more »

El tráfico humano de niños para propósitos sexuales en Illinois ocurre en los pueblos pequeños y en las grandes ciudades en todo el estado. En el 2016, DCFS investigó 143… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou De acuerdo a un estudio de Williams Institute, 40 por ciento de jóvenes son atendidos por los proveedores de servicio a jóvenes desamparados LGBTQ. Un estudio de… Read more »

The First Amendment is alive and well in Chicago, as thousands of women and their allies will brave the cold to rally downtown on January 21 in solidarity with others… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou After months of community protest, pressure, and shaming politicians, it was announced that the North Side Housing and Supportive Services Shelter on Lawrence Avenue will be saved… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Después de meses de protesta comunitaria, presión y de avergonzar a los políticos, se anunció que el albergue North Side Housing and Supportive Services Shelter de la… Read more »

La primera enmienda está viva en Chicago mientras miles de mujeres y sus aliados se enfrentarán al frío en una manifestación en el centro del Chicago, el 21 de enero,… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou For individuals or families in need of hot meal this Christmas, a few shelters and soup kitchens will be open to welcome Chicagoans with open arms and… Read more »

The holidays are in full gear, and that means back to back parties, dinners and get-togethers to attend! Whether it’s the office holiday party, a friends’ dinner gathering or a… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Centro de Trabajadores Unidos welcomed the Calumet City Council’s passage of an ordinance which provided for the submission of an advisory public referendum to appear on the… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Para las personas que necesiten una comida caliente esta Navidad, unos cuantos albergues y cocinas de sopa estarán abiertos para recibir a los residentes de Chicago con… Read more »

Por Ashmar Mandou Centro de Trabajadores Unidos dio la bienvenida a la aprobación de una ordenanza del Concilio de Calumet City dado por la sumisión de un referéndum consultivo para… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Mayor Rahm Emanuel has named Anna Valencia, 31, as new City Clerk to replace Susana Mendoza who was sworn in as Illinois Comptroller earlier this month. “Anna… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou This weekend, two buses will bring over 100 children and caregivers to reunite with their mothers at Logan Correctional Center, 180 miles outside of Chicago, in time… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Este fin de semana, dos buses van a traer a más de 100 niños y cuidadores para reunirlos con sus madres en Centro Correccional Logan, a 180… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Mayors across the country, including Mayor Rahm Emanuel sent a letter to President-elect Donald Trump Wednesday morning urging him to continue the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals… Read more »

ElevArte Community Studio presents the 7th Annual Pozolada on Saturday, December 3rd, 2016. The youth arts organization’s annual fundraiser is a fiesta like no other, which features 30+ varieties of… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou A group of gifted artists will come together Friday to share their artistic expression with the community at Esperanza’s We Work Together annual art show. Esperanza Community… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou O’Hare workers have been developing their case for $15 and union rights for the past year and on Tuesday nearly 500 workers and supporters descended onto the… Read more »

ElevArte Community Studio presenta la 7ª. Pozolada Anual el sábado, 3 de diciembre del 2016. La recaudación anual de la organización de arte juvenil es una fiesta como ninguna, con… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Un grupo de talentosos artistas se reunirá el viernes para compartir su expresión artística con la comunidad en el show de arte anual We Work Together [Trabajamos… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Los trabajadores del O’Hare estuvieron luchando por un salario mínimo de $15 y derechos de sindicato todo el año pasado y el martes, cerca de 500 trabajadores… Read more »

More than a groundbreaking visual art exhibition, Art AIDS America Chicago will serve as the catalyst for a citywide dialogue on the cultural impact of HIV/AIDS through robust public programming… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Chicago resident Susan Tovar has much to be thankful for this holiday season. “My little one gets home from school, and goes right out to the backyard… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou La residente de Chicago, Susan Tovar, tiene mucho que agradecer esta temporada de fiestas. “Mi pequeño llega a casa de la escuela y va directamente al patio… Read more »

Más que una innovadora exhibición de arte visual, Art AIDS America Chicago servirá como catalizador para un díalogo con la ciudad entera, sobre el impacto cultural del VIH/SIDA a través… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Aspiring young chefs will serve up some delectable and nutritional meals Thursday as they face off in this year’s tenth annual Cooking up Change, a culinary competition… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou In the aftermath of the November 8th Election, immigrant rights activists are forging together to make immigration policy a priority in City Hall. On Wednesday morning, Alderman… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Congressman Luis Gutierrez, Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Illinois Dream Fund Chair Tanya Cabrera, among others stood alongside leading advocates to assure the youth and immigrant community proper resources… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Los jóvenes aspirantes a Chefs servirán unas comidas deliciosas y nutritivas el jueves, cuando participen en la décima competencia culinaria anual Cooking up Change, patrocinada por Healthy… Read more »

Por Ashmar Mandou El Congresista Luis Gutiérrez, el Alcalde Rahm Emanuel, la Directora de Illinois Dream Fund, Tanya Cabrera, entre otros defensores se alinearon para asegurar que los jóvenes y… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Como resultado de las Elecciones del 8 de noviembre, activistas de los derechos del inmigrante se unen para hacer de la política de inmigración una prioridad en… Read more »

Mayor Rahm Emanuel sent a letter to Congress urging legislators to appropriate funds to ensure the Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has enough resources to quickly address applications for citizenship… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Cultural identity will be explored as UrbanTheater Company kicks off its 11th season this weekend when the long-running, Off-Broadway Spanish play, La Gringa premieres. La Gringa, written… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Amid shock and devastation as Donald Trump chanted victory on Tuesday night, the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) vowed to continue their efforts to… Read more »

El Alcalde Rahm Emanuel envió una carta al Congreso exhortando a los legisladores a que apropien los fondos necesarios para garantizar que Servicios de Inmigración y Ciudadanía (USCIS) tiene suficiente… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Entre el shock y la devastación del triunfo de Donald Trump el martes por la noche, Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) prometió continuar sus… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou La identidad cultural se puede explorar cuando Urban Theater Company estrene su 11ava. temporada este fin de semana, con la premier de la obra en español, La… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou According to the Pews Research Center, the number of Latino eligible voters has increased since 2012 by four million, accounting for 37 percent of the growth. According… Read more »

During National Runaway Prevention Month (NRPM) in November, the National Runaway Safeline (NRS) and its partners raise awareness of the runaway and homeless youth crisis and the issues that these… Read more »

Fresh on the heels of a judgment against sex discrimination in hiring in the Chicago Fire Department, the City is now facing a new lawsuit charging that the discrimination is… Read more »

Por Ashmar Mandou De acuerdo a Pews Research Center, el número de latinos elegibles para votar ha aumentado desde el 2012 en cuatro millones, marcando un 37 por ciento de… Read more »

Chicagoans Speak-Out Against GOP Following Final Presidential Debate Following the third and final presidential debate, women and men spoke out against Trump and the GOP’s long-standing physical and legislative attacks… Read more »

ALAS-WINGS Helping Women Across Chicago Battle Breast Cancer By: Ashmar Mandou As Breast Cancer Awareness Month comes to an end, Founder and Executive Director of ALAS-WINGS Judy Guitelman encourages women… Read more »

ALAS-WINGS Ayuda a la Mujer de Chicago en su Batalla Contra el Cáncer de Mama Por: Ashmar Mandou Al llegar a su fin el Mes de Concientización del Cáncer de… Read more »

The month of October has become synonymous with the pink ribbon and National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an important initiative that helps bring the latest research and preventive measures to… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Sinai Health System held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday that unveiled wide-ranging new behavioral health services to meet the needs of thousands of youth and adults… Read more »

In support of demands for greater police accountability in Chicago and nationwide, Illinois nonprofit The Lucy Parsons Labs is launching “OpenOversight,” an interactive web tool that makes it easier for… Read more »

El mes de octubre se ha vuelto sinónimo del listón rosa y el Mes Nacional de Concientización del Cáncer de Mama, importante iniciativa que ayuda a poner las últimas investigaciones… Read more »

En apoyo a las demandas de mayor responsabilidad policial en Chicago y a nivel nacional, la organización no lucrativa de Chicago, The Lucy Parsons Labs, lanza “OpenOversight”, red interactiva que… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Sinai Health System celebró una ceremonia de corte de cinta el lunes, para develar nuevos servicios de salud de conducta para atender las necesidades de miles de… Read more »

Compiled by Ashmar Mandou The City is ripe with haunted houses around the city so make the most of your weekend by visiting one of these spooky sites. Disturbia Screams… Read more »

By: Amelia Orozco Twitter: @Amelia_Orozco Prepare to laugh out loud at “Halloweed,” the funny horror flick you must watch this Halloween. Lawndale News spoke with one of its stars, Michelle… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Members of the Chicago City Council Latino Caucus had a few choice words for Mayor Rahm Emanuel earlier this week. After Mayor Emanuel presented a budget that… Read more »

The Cicero Fire Department distributed 600 free smoke detectors to residents on Tuesday (October 11, 2016) at the Cicero Community Center. The program was co-sponsored with Ann & Robert Lurie… Read more »

Por Ashmar Mandou Miembros de Chicago City Council Latino Caucus tuvieron unas cuantas palabras de elección para el Alcalde Rahm Emanuel a principios de esta semana. Después que el Alcalde… Read more »

Por: Amelia Orozco Twitter: @Amelia_Orozco Prepárese a reir hasta el cansancio en “Halloweed”, divertida película de terror que no se debe perder este Halloween. Lawndale News habló con una de… Read more »

El Departamento de Bomberos de Cicero distribuyó 600 detectores de humo gratis a los residentes, el martes, (11 de octubre del 2016) en el Centro Comunitario de Cicero. El programa… Read more »

Recopilado por Ashmar Mandou La Ciudad de Chicago está llena de casas fantasmales en toda la ciudad así que aproveche el fin de semana para visitar una de ellas. Disturbia… Read more »

El Centro de Cine Gene Siskel de la Escuela del Instituto de Arte de Chicago, 164 N. State St., anuncia el regreso a Chicago del Festival Hola México, el festival… Read more »

By: Michael Bacos For the second year in a row, people donned in liberty spikes, studded vests, and Doc Martens took over Douglas Park. The North Lawndale park is the… Read more »

Compiled by Ashmar Mandou Apple Holler There is certainly no shortage of what you can do at this orchard. The dwarf trees in the U-pick area require no ladders for… Read more »

Por: Michael Bacos Por segundo año consecutivo, personajes alegóricos pro libertad, vestidos con chalecos y ropas no convencionales se apoderaron de Douglas Park. El parque North Lawndale es anfitrión de… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou There are a plethora of flattering words that could be used to describe Chicago-native Don Rossi Nuccio. Passionate, fascinating, committed, philanthropic, or bold. In actuality, all these… Read more »

The Larry Dominick Foundation has made a donation of $25,000 to the Clyde Park District, to be used to support sports and recreation programs for youth in Cicero and neighboring… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Hay una plétora de palabras lisonjeras que podrían decirse para describir a Don Rossi Nuccio, nativo de Chicago. Apasionado, fascinante, comprometido, filantrópico o fuerte. Realmente, todas estas… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou El Futuro de La Casa Norte es aún más brillante después de haber anunciado en una conferencia de prensa, el 9 de septiembre, que están en marcha… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou The future of La Casa Norte shines even brighter after it was announced at a press conference on September 9th that construction plans for affordable house housing… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou This weekend will be ripe with festivals as we celebrate Mexican Independence Day across Chicago. From Little Village to Pilsen, to DuPage to Cicero, we have your… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Este fin de semana estallará en festivales para celebrar el Día de la Independencia de México en Chicago. Desde la Villita a Pilsen a DuPage a Cicero,… Read more »

Por Nayely Ramírez Maya Algo insólito sucedió en la ciudad de México, ya que se realizó el homenaje más grande que había existido en la historia del país, más de… Read more »

The Chicago Humanities Festival and Chicago Tribune are proud to announce that Pulitzer, Emmy, Tony, Grammy, Olivier and MacArthur “Genius” Grant award-winning actor and composer Lin-Manuel Miranda will appear as… Read more »

Chicago Humanities Festival y Chicago Tribune se enorgullecen en anunciar que el actor y compositor ganador del premio “Genius” Pulitzer, Emmy, Tony, Grammy, Olivier y MacArthur, Lin-Manuel Miranda, se presentará… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou A non-partisan campaign launched this past weekend to mobilize and integrate the immigrant community during this election season. Immigrant leaders and elected officials introduced “We Are Illinois”… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Una campaña no partisana fue lanzada el pasado fin de semana para movilizar e integrar a la comunidad inmigrante durante esta temporada de elecciones. Líderes inmigrantes y… Read more »

On any given night more than 6,700 Chicagoans find themselves without a home or shelter bed. How they become homeless varies widely, but one thing is now certain: homeless prevention… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou As the U.S. Hispanic population continues to grow, the FDA is in search of more Hispanic women to participate in clinical trials in an effort to better… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Como la población hispana de E.U. continúa creciendo, FDA busca más mujeres hispanas que participen en pruebas clínicas para entender mejor los tratamientos médicos y las estrategias… Read more »

En cualquier noche, más de 6,700 habitantes de Chicago se encuentran sin una casa o una cama de albergue. Cómo llegaron a esto varía, pero una cosa es cierta: programas… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou After the tragic death of a dog at the Chicago Animal Care and Control (CACC) facility that was unexplained, Alderman Raymond Lopez announced that he will once… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Upon the news of the CPS layoffs, Alderman Susan Sadlowski Garza demanded transparency from CPS Central office on Monday morning during a press conference in front of… Read more »

Over 500 hundred of devoted athletes recently took to the waters of Ohio Street Beach to help prepare for the swim portion of the Chicago Triathlon, the nation’s oldest and… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou A huge rally took over the parking lot of a Shell Gas station on the north side Tuesday afternoon to denounce ICE’s civil rights violations affecting labor… Read more »

Por Ashmar Mandou Una enorme manifestación tuvo lugar en una gasolinera Shell Gas en el sector norte, el martes en la tarde, para denunciar violaciones de ICE a los derechos… Read more »

Por Ashmar Mandou Después de la trágica muerte de un perro en el centro Chicago Animal Care and Control (CACC) que no tuvo explicación, el Concejal Raymond López anunció que… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Tras la noticia de los desempleos en CPS, la Concejal Susan Sadlowski Garza pidió transparencia de la oficina central de CPS el lunes en la mañana, durante… Read more »

Más de 500 devotos atletas tomaron recientemente las aguas de la Playa de la Calle Ohio para prepararse para la parte de natación del Chicago Triathlon, el triatlón más antiguo… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou For the past 15 years, Children’s Advocacy Center (ChicagoCAC) has been fighting to keep children safe from sexual and physical abuse and on Thursday, Aug. 4th joined… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Now in its 11th year, Elevarte Community Studio will kick-off their annual We Are Hip-Hop Festival on Saturday, Aug. 6th at Dvoark Park, 1119 W. Cullerton St…. Read more »

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has released guidelines on how immigration agents conduct raids and other enforcement operations at schools, churches, and other locations considered to be “sensitive.” The… Read more »

Caption by Ashmar Mandou Gift of Hope continued its vital message of organ donation when they host a press conference at Northwestern Memorial Hospital to launch The Greatest Gift in… Read more »

El Departamento de Homeland Security (DHS) ha publicado guías sobre como los agentes de inmigración conducen redadas y otras operaciones en escuelas, iglesias y otros lugares considerados como “sensitivos”. Las… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou En los últimos 15 años, Children’s Advocacy Center (ChicagoCAC) ha estado luchando por mantener a los niños a salvo del abuso sexual y físico y el jueves,… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Ahora en su 11º año, Elevarte Community Studio lanzará su Festival We Are Hip-Hop el sábado, 6 de agosto, en Dvoark Park, 1119 w. Cullerton St. El… Read more »

Foto de Ashmar Mandou Gift of Hope continuó su vital mensaje de la donación de órganos al presentar una conferencia de prensa en el Hospital Northwestern Memorial, para lanzar la… Read more »

Caption by Ashmar Mandou Celebrating 25 years of bringing the hottest musicians to the masses, Lollapalooza is, once again, taking over the city in a four day music extravaganza with… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou The Chicago City Council Progressive Reform Caucus, activists, and Police Accountability Task Force Chair Lori Lightfoot jumpstarted a series of public meetings on police reform on Thursday,… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou El Concilio de la Ciudad de Chicago Progressive Reform Caucus, activistas y la Directora del Grupo Especial de Responsabilidad Policíaca, Lori Lightfoot,provocaron una serie de reuniones públicas… Read more »

Foto de Ashmar Mandou Celebrando 25 años de traer a los mejores músicos a las masas, Lollapalooza está, una vez más, apoderándose de la ciudad en una extravaganza de música… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Families, CPD, and neighbors gathered for a Gameday Kick-Off Parade to launch the inaugural season of the Police/Youth Baseball League in North Lawndale, funded by Get IN… Read more »

Caption by Ashmar Mandou Last weekend, Toyota Park served as the home to Chicago’s first-ever heavy metal three-day festival, Chicago Open Air attracting thousands of metal enthusiasts to Bridgeview. The… Read more »

Caption by Ashmar Mandou Brace yourself to be in awe this weekend when Taste of Latin America kicks off for the fourth straight year in the Humboldt Park neighborhood where… Read more »

Foto de Ashmar Mandou Prepárese este fin de semana para disfrutar el Taste of Latinoamérica en su cuarto año consecutivo en el barrio de Humboldt Park, donde los amantes de… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Familias, CPD y vecinos se reunieron en el Desfile Gameday Kick-Off Parade para lanzar la temporada inaugural de la líga de Béisbol Policía/Jóvenes en North Lawndale, fundada… Read more »

Foto de Ashmar Mandou La semana pasada, Toyota Park fue la sede del primer festival de tres días de instrumentos de metal pesados de Chicago, Chicago Open Air, atrajo a… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Amid numerous work seminars, parent-teacher conferences, deadlines, graduate studies, have you ever found yourself wondering feeling unfulfilled? Have you ever voiced the questions, “What does it mean… Read more »

Water play can happen anytime, so parents should be ready with these must-haves: Proper Eyewear: Protect children’s eyes from excessive chlorine and chemicals by buying kid-sized goggles. When the kids… Read more »

Los juegos acuáticos pueden presentarse en cualquier momento, los padres deben estar listos con estos consejos: Anteojos Apropiados: Proteja los ojos de los niños del cloro y químicos excesivos comprándoles… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Entre numerosos seminarios de trabajo, conferencias de padres y maestros, vencimientos, estudios graduados ¿se ha preguntado alguna vez si se siente insatisfecha? Se ha hecho alguna vez… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou City officials joined Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas President and CEO Charles Matthews on Wednesday afternoon in the Little Village neighborhood to break ground on the… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Chicago native Oscar Ramírez received news of a lifetime. The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI), the nation’s premier Hispanic youth leadership development and educational organization, selected Ramírez,… Read more »

The Chicago Park District announced this year’s lineup for the free Teens in the Park Festival (T.I.P. Fest) to be held Saturday, July 9th at Northerly Island. The lineup features… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Oscar Ramírez, nativo de Chicago, recibió la noticia de su vida. Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) la mayor organización de educación y desarrollo de liderazgo en jóvenes… Read more »

El Distrito de Parques de Chicago anunció el programa de este año para los Adolescentes en el Festival del Parque (T.I.P. Fest) que se llevará a cabo el sábado, 9… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Funcionarios de la Ciudad se unieron a Peoples Gas y al Presidente y CEO de North Shore Gas, Charles Matthews, el miércoles por la tarde en el… Read more »

Several organizations come together to bring awareness. No Kid Hungry is coordinating the event in partnership with Illinois State Board of Education, Illinois Hunger Coalition, USDA and several Chicago sponsors… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Elected officials joined volunteers and staff of Lakeview Pantry for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the permanent home of the Lakeview Pantry, which has served the city’s… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Funcionarios electos se unieron a voluntarios y el personal de Lakeview Pantry, en la ceremonia del corte de cinta para celebrar el hogar permanente de Lakeview Pantry,… Read more »

Varias organizaciones se reunieron para dar información. No Kid Hungry está coordinando el evento en colaboración con la Junta de Educación del Estado de Illinois, La Coalición Contra el Hambre… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou In the wake of the Back of the Yards shootings last weekend, Alderman Raymond Lopez and Alderman Milly Santiago joined gun safety advocates and community organizations on… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Amid the unforgettable tragedy in Orlando less than two weeks ago, Chicago Pride Parade will commence this Sunday, June 26th to honor those who lost their lives… Read more »

The DaVinci Machines Exhibition has reached Chicago and is now open at the Water Tower Place. The museum quality exhibition is currently displayed on Level 3 at Water Tower Place,… Read more »

La Presidenta de la Junta del Condado de Cook, Toni Preckwinkle y la Dra. Jay Shannon, CEO de Cook County Health & Hospitals System (CCHHS) se unieron a otros funcionarios… Read more »

La Exhibición Maquinaria de Da Vinci ha llegado a Chicago y está abierta en Water Tower Place. La exhibición, con calidad de museo, está abierta en el Nivel 3 de… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Entre la inolvidable tragedia en Orlando, hace menos de dos semanas, el Desfile del Orgullo del Chicago comenzará este domingo, 26 de junio, en honor a quienes… Read more »

At press time, in the wake of the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history, news reports suggest the gunman who opened fire at a nightclub in Orlando this past weekend,… Read more »

Eighteenth Street Development Corporation (ESDC) is excited to announce the Mole de Mayo 2016 winners for the Best Mole and the People’s Choice. The award for the Best Mole goes… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Chicago Blackhawks Chairman Rocky Wirtz joined Mayor Rahm Emanuel on Wednesday to break ground on the organization’s new 125,000 square-foot Community Training Center on the former site… Read more »

En la conferencia de prensa, en vista de la mayor balacera en masa en la historia de E.U., nuevos reportes sugieren que el pistolero que abrió fuego en el club… Read more »

Eighteenth Street Development Corporation (ESDC) se complace en anunciar los ganadores del Mole de Mayo del 2016 en el Mejor Mole y la Predilección del Público. El premio al Mejor… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou El Director de los Chicago Blackhawks, Rocky Wirtz, se unió al Alcalde Rahm Emanuel el miércoles, para poner la primera piedra del nuevo Centro de Entrenamiento Comunitario,… Read more »

Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced the Chicago Park District has won a Gold Medal in Dublin at Bloom 2016, Ireland’s largest gardening show. After two days of adjudication by an international… Read more »

El Alcalde Rahm Emanuel anunció que el Distrito de Parques de Chicago había ganado la Medalla de Oro en Dublín, en Bloom 2016, el show de jardinería más grande del… Read more »