By: Ashmar Mandou This year brought on many exciting changes, including former state senator Iris Martinez becoming the first Latina to take the seat as Clerk of the Circuit Court… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Este año trajo muchos cambios interesantes, incluyendo el de la ex senadora estatal Iris Martínez, quien se convirtió en la primera latina en tomar el puesto de… Read more »

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas released a study which reveals the properties in Chicago and the suburbs with the largest property tax increases since 2000, dramatic examples of how the… Read more »

Relish Works, in partnership with Gordon Food Service and 1871, are kicking off their third cohort of Food Foundry, a growth accelerator for companies building the future of the food… Read more »

La Tesorera del Condado de Cook, Maria Pappas, publicó un estudio que revela las propiedades en Chicago y los suburbios con el mayor aumento en impuestos de propiedad desde el… Read more »

Relish Works, en afiliación con Gordon Food Service y 1871, lanzan su tercer cohorte de Food Foundry, un acelerador de crecimientos para compañías que establecen el futuro de la industria… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou After a year of incredible angst and fear, a fresh start in 2021 is beyond appealing. Maybe your plan in the coming year is to take it… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Representatives of Communities Partnering 4 Peace, which includes organizations CP4P, READI Chicago, and Chicago CRED), held a Zoom press conference on Tuesday afternoon to tackle the increase… Read more »

Over the last several weeks, the Chicago Housing Authority helped to make a happier holiday season for thousands of its families, thanks to its sponsors and employees.  “We would like… Read more »

Abbott Academy Director at the Joffrey Academy of Dance Joffrey Board Chair Anne L. Kaplan, The Mary B. Galvin Artistic Director Ashley Wheater MBE, and Joffrey President and Chief Executive… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Celebrate Christmas with light displays and festive pop-ups around the city. Although many events are adopting to the new COVID-19 guidelines, there is still fun to be… Read more »

Director de Abbott Academy en Joffrey Academy of Dance La Directora de la Junta de Joffrey, Anne L. Kaplan, la Directora Artística Mary B. Galvin, MBE Ashley Wheater y el… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Celebre la Navidad con Exhibiciones de luces y Pop-Ups Festivos por la Ciudad. Aunque muchos eventos están adoptando las nuevas regulaciones del COVID-19, aún hay mucha diversión… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Now more than ever children across Chicagoland are in dire need of a little merriment this holiday season. So organizations far and wide are calling upon individuals… Read more »

Law enforcement agencies can face roadblocks with collecting DNA samples when trying to locate missing people, but now that process will be a bit easier thanks to a measure passed… Read more »

On Saturday, December 12, PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA) partnered with community leaders La Casa Norte and #IncreaseThePeace to offer nutritious meals and winter care items to hundreds of community… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Ahora más que nunca los niños del área de Chicago están en urgente necesidad de tener un poco de alegría esta temporada navideña, por lo que organizaciones… Read more »

Las fuerzas del orden pueden enfrentar obstáculos para colectar muestras de DNA cuando tratan de localizar personas, pero ahora ese proceso será un poco más fácil gracias a una medida… Read more »

El sábado, 12 de diciembre, PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA) se asociaron con líderes comunitarios, La Casa Norte y #IncreaseThePeace, para ofrecer comidas nutritivas y artículos de ayuda de invierno… Read more »

Yes, that Chicago Hip Hop Legend! Twista has teamed up with the Habitat for Humanity ReStores in Chicago Heights, Aurora and Addison for Twista’s Toy Drive. When your donations are… Read more »

Si, ¡Esa Leyenda Hip Hop de Chicago! Twista se unió a Habitat for Humanity ReStores en Chicago Heights, Aurora y Addison en la Campaña de Juguestes de Twista. Cuando tenga… Read more »

Eight-year-old Alfredo of Humboldt Park and 15 year-old Jordan of Rogers Park are both battling threatening diagnosis – Alfredo with a rare immune disorder, and Jordan with an aggressive form… Read more »

On Tuesday, Governor JB Pritzker announced the creation of two new programs designed to help bring additional assistance to working class families and underrepresented communities of color across the State… Read more »

El niño de ocho años Alfredo, de Humboldt Park y el de 15 años, Jordan, de Rogers Park están ambos batallando con graves diagnósticos – Alfredo, con un raro desorden… Read more »

Compiled by Ashmar Mandou Nutcracker Virtual Art on theMART With the cancellation of The Joffrey Ballet’s annual engagement of Christopher Wheeldon’s critically acclaimed version of The Nutcracker in 2020, the… Read more »

The Alden Network stepped in to save what almost would have been the end of a 50-year tradition. Just a week before Thanksgiving, the Alden Network hosted a big turkey… Read more »

Recopilado por Ashmar Mandou El Cascanueces Arte Virtual en el MART Con la cancelación del compromiso anual de The Joffrey Ballet de la versión críticamente aclamada de Christopher Wheeldon de… Read more »

Alden Network llegó para salvar lo que podría haber sido el fin de una tradición de 50 años. Solo una semana antes del Día de Gracias, Alden Network ofreció una… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou This year brought on many challenges, however there’s never been the perfect time to support non-profit organizations that keep Chicago neighborhoods resilient. There is an array of… Read more »

The eighth annual Illumination: Tree Lights at The Morton Arboretum kicks off the holiday season Nov. 20 as a reimagined driving experience with new displays, drive-up concessions and a customized… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Este año nos trajo muchos retos, sin embargo nunca ha sido un mejor momento para apoyar a organizaciones no lucrativas que mantienen en pie a los barrios… Read more »

El octavo evento Illumination: Tree Lights at The Morton Arboretum inicia la temporada navideña el 20 de noviembre, como experiencia reimaginada, con nuevas exhibiciones y una nueva banda sonora personalizada… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou City Officials joined together for formal ribbon-cutting ceremony of The Terminal, a spacious property soon to be transformed into an urban workspace campus for “creatives and innovators,”… Read more »

Caption by Ashmar Mandou Over the weekend a large crowd of supporters for projected winner U.S. President-Elect Joe Biden, according to several media outlets, and Vice-President Elect Kamala Harris descended… Read more »

Por Ashmar Mandou Funcionarios de la ciudad se unieron para la ceremonia formal del corte de cinta de The Terminal, especiosa propiedad que pronto será transformada en un campus de… Read more »

Pie de Foto por Ashmar Mandou El fin de semana, una gran multitud de simpatizantes para el proyectado ganador como Presidente Electo de E.U. Joe Biden, de acuerdo a varios… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Spanish Coalition for Housing will celebrate its 5th Annual fundraiser, Making Dreams Come True differently this year, as the race will now go virtual. On Sunday, Nov…. Read more »

November is Adoption Awareness Month in Illinois, a time to acknowledge the thousands of families across the state that have opened their hearts and homes to children in need, promote… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou La Coalición Española para la Vivienda celebrará su quinto evento anual de recaudación de fondos, Making Dreams Come Reality de manera diferente este año, ya que la… Read more »

Noviembre es el Mes de Concientización sobre la Adopción en Illinois, un momento para reconocer a las miles de familias en todo el estado que han abierto sus corazones y… Read more »

Compiled by Ashmar Mandou Arts in the Dark The City of Chicago will be hosting a safe and spooktacular line-up of Halloweek events — costumes are encouraged, masks are required. Check out… Read more »

On Thursday, October 22, Bimbo Bakeries USA, in partnership with United Way of Metro Chicago and the Town of Cicero, hosted a food pantry and free COVID-19 testing site at… Read more »

Recopilado por Ashmar Mandou Artes en la Oscuridad La Ciudad de Chicago ofrecerá un programa seguro y espectacular de eventos de Halloween – se recomienda usar disfraz y es requisito… Read more »

El jueves, 22 de octubre, Bimbo Bakeries USA en afiliación con United Way de Metro Chicago y el Municipio de Cicero, ofreció una despensa de alimentos y pruebas gratuitas del… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), two in five Latinos struggled with illicit drugs, seven and nine struggled with alcohol use, and… Read more »

The International Children’s Media Center (ICMC), a nonprofit cultural and educational organization dedicated to transforming the way people of all ages use, view and engage digital devices and media, has… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou De acuerdo a National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDJH), dos de cada cinco latinos luchan contra las drogas ilícitas, siete y nueve luchan contra el… Read more »

International Children’s Media Center (ICMC) organización cultural y educativa sin fines de lucro, dedicada a transformar la forma en que gente de todas las edades utiliza, ve y actúa con… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Entrepreneur Carmen Solano -DeCarrier has developed quite the altruistic reputation for herself in roles, such as overseeing the Ronald McDonald House Charities Scholarships, mentoring young high school… Read more »

This holiday season, as indoor performances remain suspended due to COVID-19, Goodman Theatre produces A Christmas Carol as an audio play directed by Jessica Thebus. offered free for all audiences,… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou La empresaria Carmen Solano –DeCarrier ha desarrollado una reputación bastante altruista para sí misma en roles, como supervisar las Becas Benéficas de la Casa Ronald McDonald, tutoría… Read more »

Esta temporada navideña, como las actuaciones en interiores siguen prohibidas debido al COVID-19, El Goodman Theatre produce A Christmas Carol como audio play, dirigido por Jessica Thebus. Gratis a todas… Read more »

Downtown Glen Ellyn is site of a new mural honoring artist Frida Kahlo. Work began Thursday, Sept. 24 on the 14-foot-high and 28-foot-wide mural gracing the wall of Olive ‘n… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Steadfast in her resolve to highlight the achievements and contributions of the Latino community across Chicago, award-winning ABC 7 News Anchor and host of The ñ Beat… Read more »

Downtown Glen Ellyn es el sitio de un nuevo mural en honor de la artista Frida Kahlo. El trabajo comenzó el jueves, 24 de septiembre, en el mural de 14… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Firme en su determinación de destacar los logros y las contribuciones de la comunidad latina en Chicago, la premiada presentadora de noticias de ABC 7 y presentadora… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou In an effort to combat the increase in gun violence ravaging Chicago neighborhoods, the City of Chicago on Tuesday released the first-ever comprehensive “violence reduction plan” designed… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou During the height of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, we became increasingly aware of the incredible contributions nurses have made to save lives, advance health equity, and protect… Read more »

ABC 7’s Windy City LIVE features Latina breast cancer survivors knitting ‘knockers’ in the Pilsen neighborhood!  What are Knitted Knockers?  They are light, soft, handmade breast prosthetics that offer comfort… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou En un esfuerzo por combatir el aumento de la violencia armada que asola los vecindarios de Chicago, el martes, la Ciudad de Chicago publicó el primer “plan… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Durante el apogeo de la pandemia del coronavirus (COVID-19) nos volvimos cada vez más conscientes de las increíbles contribuciones que los enfermeros han hecho para salvar vidas,… Read more »

ABC 7’s Windy City LIVE presenta a sobrevivientes latinas de cáncer de mama tejiendo ‘tetas’ en el vecindario de Pilsen! ¿Qué son las Tetas Tejidas? Son unas prótesis del seno… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou During the height of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, we became increasingly aware of the incredible contributions nurses have made to save lives, advance health equity, and protect… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Durante el apogeo de la pandemia del coronavirus (COVID-19) nos hemos dado cuenta cada vez más de las increíbles contribuciones que los enfermeros han hecho para salvar… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Hispanic Heritage Month has officially begun. This month is an opportunity for the community to showcase and raise awareness of the contributions the Hispanic community has made… Read more »

The Berwyn Public Art Initiative (BPAI) held a mural dedication ceremony on Wednesday, Sept. 16th for two social justice mural sites completed by Youth Crossroads, Inc., Berwyn South School District… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou El Mes de la Herencia Hispana ha comenzado oficialmente. Este mes es la oportunidd de que la comunidad muestre y reconozca las contribuciones que la comunidad hispana… Read more »

Cada otoño, el Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana nos brinda la oportunidad de rendir homenaje a las generaciones de latinos que han sido líderes de nuestras comunidades, han dejado… Read more »

Berwyn Public Art Initiative (BPAI) celebró la ceremonia de dedicación el miércoles, 16 de septiembre, de dos murales de justicia social completados por Youth Crossroads, Inc., Berwyn South School District… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou As one of the country’s biggest celebrations, Mexican Independence Day is replete with massive parades, endless cultural dishes, fireworks, traditional folk dancing, and mariachi performances and although… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Como una de las mayores celebraciones del país, El Día de la Independencia Mexicana está repleto de desfiles, un sin fin de platillos culturales, fuegos pirotécnicos, bailes… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Celebrate the end of the summer season with boat cruises, walks at the forest preserve, movies in the park, or rooftop cocktails. Enjoy a plethora of activities… Read more »

Por Ashmar Mandou Celebre el fin de la temporada de verano con cruceros en bote, caminatas por la reserva forestal, cine en los parques, o cockteles en la azotea. Disfrute… Read more »

The Berwyn Public Art Initiative (BPAI) will host its first Summer Art Walk in Berwyn’s Historic Depot District. The windows of businesses along the Depot District will come alive with… Read more »

The Berwyn Public Art Initiative (BPAI) ofrecerá su primer Summer Art Walk en el Distrito Histórico Depot de Berwyn. Los aparadores de los comercios a lo largo del Distrito Depot… Read more »

The popular Wicker Park Bucktown End of Summer Sale returns for one week only, August 24-30, 2020, presented by the nonprofit Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce. Dozens of unique… Read more »

SCH Executive Director Joseph Lopez Talks Housing By: Ashmar Mandou In the height of COVID-19 several organizations across the city were reeling with the affects the pandemic had on families,… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou In response to elevated pressure over several monuments across the City of Chicago, Mayor Lori Lightfoot in conjunction with the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events… Read more »

The Chicago Park District, in partnership with the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events’ (DCASE) Chicago Film Office, is expanding its popular Movies in the Parks series to include… Read more »

El Director Ejecutivo de SCH Joseph López Habla Sobre la Vivienda Por: Ashmar Mandou En el apogeo del COVID-19, varias organizaciones de la ciudad se estremecían por los efectos que… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou En respuesta a la crecida presión sobre varios monumentos de la Ciudad de Chicago, la Alcaldesa Lori Lightfoot, en conjunción con el Departamento de Asuntos Culturales y… Read more »

El Distrito de Parques de Chicago, en colaboración con el Departamento de Asuntos Culturales y Eventos Especiales (DCASE) Chicago Film Office, está ampliando su popular serie de Cine en los… Read more »

IDES has uncovered and is investigating a widespread fraud scheme that is being conducted nationwide, impacting each state’s federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) programs, implemented as a result of the… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou The City unveiled a new civic engagement program designed to boost Census participation on Wednesday afternoon. Entitled “Boards of Change,” the project will host an array of… Read more »

IDES ha descubierto y está investigando un esquema de fraude generalizado que se está llevando a cabo en todo el país, impactando los programas federales de Asistencia de Desempleo para… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou City Council approved various police reforms Wednesday afternoon that would now allow for anonymous complaints to be investigated, ending the requirement of destroying disciplinary records, preventing the… Read more »

The Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago (MSI) is launching its ninth annual Summer Brain Games program with new ways to provide access to science learning. Summer Brain Games invites… Read more »

A survey recording a household’s likelihood to complete the census conducted by the U.S Census Bureau in 2018 reported that nearly a quarter of Americans said they would not complete… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou On Wednesday during a visit to a mobile testing site at Coles Elementary School, Governor JB Pritzker announced the expansion of the state’s mobile testing operation with… Read more »

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) announced the reimagined “Taste of Chicago To-Go” from July 8 to 12 that will still allow food lovers to enjoy one of the city’s most beloved summertime traditions. Taste of… Read more »

El Departamento de Asuntos Culturales y Eventos Especiales (DCASE) anunció el reinventado “Taste of Chicago To-Go” del 8 al 12 de julio que aún permitirá a los amantes de la… Read more »

Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) announced the full lineup for “SummerDance in Place,” a new citywide, at-home version of the summertime tradition, Chicago SummerDance. Presented by… Read more »

As states and communities continue to re-open their economies, McDonald’s restaurants are expecting to hire approximately 260,000 restaurant employees nationally this summer. This comes as McDonald’s restaurants begin to welcome… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou The summer holidays may look a little different because of COVID-19 and social distancing, but that shouldn’t hinder you from having a festive time. Even if it’s… Read more »

A medida que los estados y las comunidades continúen reabriendo sus economías, los restaurantes McDonald’s esperan contratar aproximadamente 260,000 empleados de restaurantes a nivel nacional este verano. Esto sucede cuando… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Las vacaciones de verano pueden parecer un poco diferentes debido a COVID-19 y el distanciamiento social, pero eso no debería impedir que tengas un momento festivo. Incluso… Read more »

Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas, in coordination with multiple consumer groups, announced several additional benefits to assist customers with hardships they may be facing as a result of the… Read more »

In the chaos of today’s world, it can be easy for people to feel like they don’t have a voice. There’s so much noise and turmoil, it can feel like… Read more »

Caption by Ashmar Mandou Little Village Chamber of Commerce Board joined local elected officials, business, activists, and community leaders to unveil four Black Lives Matter Banners installed and displayed on… Read more »

Por Ashmar Mandou La Junta de la Cámara de Comercio de Little Village se unió a funcionarios electos locales, empresas, activistas y líderes comunitarios para presentar cuatro pancartas de Black… Read more »

Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) announced a slate of new and reimagined summer events including at-home dance parties, drive-in movies, virtual concerts and community meals… Read more »

The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago announced that it is permanently closing three of its 17 Y centers – the Leaning Tower YMCA in Niles, the Lattof YMCA in Des Plaines,… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou After days of protests over the heartrending killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officers, Cicero experienced a slew of vandalism and broken store front windows by… Read more »

hundreds march in peaceful protest in Pilsen Caption by Ashmar Mandou As thousands protest the tragic killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis Police Officers all over the City, it has… Read more »

El YMCA del Metropolitan Chicago anunció que cerrará permanentemente tres de sus 17 centros Y: la YMCA de la Torre Inclinada en Niles, el YMCA de Lattof en Des Plaines… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Después de días de protestas por el desgarrador asesinato de George Floyd por parte de los agentes de policía de Minneapolis, Cicero experimentó una gran cantidad de… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou As the City of Chicago commits to reopening more businesses in the coming weeks, the Chicago Department of Public Health announced its plan to expand contact tracing… Read more »

Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, in partnership with the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), industry leaders, labor leaders, and public officials from around Chicago, released industry-specific guidelines for businesses, employees,… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou A medida que la Ciudad de Chicago se compromete a reabrir más negocios en las próximas semanas, el Departamento de Salud Pública de Chicago anunció su plan… Read more »

Courtesy of Puerto Rican Festival of Chicago It was announced last week that Cook County has surpassed Queens, New York for the most cases of COVID-19 in the entire nation…. Read more »

Pilsen-based nonprofit, Economic Strategies Development Corporation (ESDC) announces its livestream music performance lineup and list of participating local restaurants featuring their specialty mole dish at this year’s Virtual Mole de… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Although our plans may be different this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, there are still an abundant of ways to enjoy Memorial Day with your family… Read more »

Cortesía del Festival Puertorriqueño de Chicago. La semana pasada se anunció que el Condado de Cook ha superado a Queens, Nueva York, en la mayoría de los casos de COVID-19… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Aunque nuestros planes pueden ser diferentes este año debido a la pandemia de coronavirus, todavía hay muchas maneras de disfrutar el Día de los Caídos con su… Read more »

Berwyn Township Assessor David Avila will join Alderman Rafael Avila, Alderman Scott Lennon, Berwyn Census 2020 and Educational Giving Tree to host a free mask drive-thru giveaway in order to keep… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Former state representative and longtime Mexican activist Frank Aguilar was recently voted to serve as the successor to Cook County Commissioner Jeffrey Tobolski (16th District), who resigned… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Amid reports of COVID-19 afflicting two nursing homes in Cicero, on Friday Town President Larry Dominick filed a lawsuit condemning City View Multicare Center of “negligent failures”… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Frank Aguilar, ex representante estatal y activista mexicano desde hace mucho tiempo, fue seleccionado recientemente para ser el sucesor del comisionado del condado de Cook, Jeffrey Tobolski… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou En medio de informes de COVID-19 que afectan a dos asilos de ancianos en Cicero, el viernes, el presidente Larry Dominick presentó una demanda condenando a City… Read more »

Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot joined Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health, Allison Arwady, M.D., in releasing validated test results from samples taken to monitor environmental impact from the… Read more »

La alcaldesa Lori E. Lightfoot se unió al comisionado del Departamento de Salud Pública de Chicago, Allison Arwady, MD, en la publicación de resultados de pruebas validadas de muestras tomadas… Read more »

The Cook County Assessor’s Office announced updated information about its plans to reassess the southern and western suburbs of Cook County and adjust property values in the northern suburbs and… Read more »

At the request of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, La Casa Norte has created an additional 50 overnight beds for youth confronting homelessness. Their overnight beds and… Read more »

A pedido del Departamento de Servicios para Niños y Familias de Illinois, La Casa Norte ha creado 50 camas adicionales durante la noche para los jóvenes que se enfrentan sin… Read more »

The Cook County Complete Count Commission has designated the week of March 30 through April 3 Census Awareness Week.  The Cook County Complete Count Census Commission’s Program Administrator, The William… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou The Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) Commissioner Rosa Escareno on Wednesday announced guidance for Chicago’s residents to be aware of and avoid consumer… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Are Census Counts Accurate When It Comes to Latinos? The Census often undercounts certain hard-to-reach populations. These include rural communities, communities of color, immigrants, young children and… Read more »

Por Ashmar Mandou ¿Son exactos los recuentos del censo cuando se trata de latinos? El censo a menudo no cuenta ciertas poblaciones de difícil acceso. Estos incluyen comunidades rurales, comunidades… Read more »

Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot Wednesday announced that the City of Chicago will be temporarily suspending debt collection practices and non-safety related citations and impounds, as well as penalties for late payment. This… Read more »

La Alcaldesa Lori E. Lightfoot anunció el miércoles que la Ciudad de Chicago suspenderá temporalmente las prácticas de cobro de deudas y las multas y confiscaciones no relacionadas con la… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou City and State officials joined the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) and Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC) on Wednesday announced the City will postpone… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou The first documents of the 2020 Census will start hitting mailboxes this week. In anticipation of the form, we have gathered up general questions most people have… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Funcionarios de la Ciudad y el Estado se unieron al Departamento de Salud Pública (CDPH) y a la Oficina de Gestión de Emergencias y Comunicaciones (OEMC) el… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Los primeros documentos del Censo del 2020 empezarán a llegar a los buzones esta semana. En anticipación de esto hemos reunidos preguntas generales que la mayoría de… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou A trailblazer in every sense of the word. Justice Jesse Reyes, who is the first Latino elected to the Illinois Appellate Court, is not unfamiliar with generating… Read more »

Among the many initiatives launched by Town President Larry Dominick following his election in 2005 is the town’s programs to provide jobs and expanded services to the town’s developmentally disabled… Read more »

Por Ashmar Mandou Un pionero en todo el sentido de la palabra, el Juez Jesse Reyes, primer latino elegido para la Corte de Apelaciones de Illinois, conocido por generar espacio… Read more »

Entre las muchas iniciativas lanzadas por el Presidente de Cicero, Larry Dominick, tras su elección en el 2005, está el programa de brindar empleos y ampliar servicios a los ciudadanos… Read more »

Compiled by Ashmar Mandou Ice Skating in Millennium Park Millennium Park Through March 8th Skate under the Chicago skyline at the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in Millennium Park. Admission to… Read more »

Recopilado por Ashmar Mandou Patinaje Sobre Hielo en el Millennium Park Millennium Park De ahora al 8 de marzo Patine bajo el cielo de Chicago en la Pista de hielo… Read more »

Compiled by Ashmar Mandou For the first time in 32 years, the NBA All-Star Game is returning to Chicago, bringing the likes of LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo and more of… Read more »

Eighteen area charities last Friday shared more than $2.8 million raised by the 2020 Chicago Auto Show’s benevolent event, First Look for Charity, and one attendee left with the keys… Read more »

Recopilado por Ashmar Mandou Por primera vez en 32 años, el Juego NBA All-Star regresa a Chicago trayendo a personas como LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo y más de los diestros… Read more »

Dieciocho organizaciones benéficas del área compartieron más de $2.8 millones recaudados en el evento benéfico del Auto Show de Chicago 2020., First Look for Charity y un asistente obtuvo las… Read more »

The International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago (ILCC), producer of the Chicago Latino Film Festival (CLFF), is proud to announce Turkish artist and graphic designer Yağmur Genç as the winner of the 36th Chicago Latino Film Festival… Read more »

The Chicago Auto Show shifts into high gear as it makes its way to McCormick this weekend, February 8th through 17th. The nation’s largest and best-attended auto show, held annually… Read more »

El Cento Cultural Latino Internacional de Chicago (ILCC) productor del Festival de Cine Latino de Chicago (CLFF), se enorgullece en anunciar al artista y diseñador gráfico turco, Agmur Genc, como… Read more »

El Auto Show de Chicago llega a McCormick esta semana, del 8 al 17 de febrero. El Show de Autos más grande y más concurrido de la nación, que se… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou According to a study commissioned by The Chicago Community Trust, 49 percent of Humboldt Park households received food stamp benefits, and 30 percent of households accessed emergency… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou De acuerdo a un estudio comisionado por Chicago Community Trust, 49 por ciento de las familias de Humboldt Park recibieron beneficios de estampillas de comida y 30… Read more »

Women’s March Chicago will proudly celebrate the historic number of women that Illinois voters swept into office at the city, county, state and national levels, while also honoring marchers with… Read more »

The Cook County Complete Count Census Commission has approved grants to 69 organizations that will support the County in reaching hard-to-count (HTC) populations during the upcoming 2020 Census. These local municipalities… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Fourteen apartment buildings with 155 units, scattered across four wards and three communities, will be rehabbed and preserved as affordable by The Resurrection Project (TRP) through financial… Read more »

The Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago (MSI), 5700 S. Lake Shore Dr., is offering free Museum Entry to Illinois residents on select dates each week in January and February,… Read more »

Chicago a cappella, heralded as “the city’s liveliest, most versatile vocal ensemble,” (Chicago Tribune) celebrates the colorful and dynamic music of Mexico at Fiesta Coral Mexicana, a vibrant concert at… Read more »

El Museo de Ciencias e Industria, Chicago (MSI) 5700 S. Lake Shore Dr., ofrece Entradas gratis al Museo a los residentes de Illinois, en fechas selectas, cada semana, en enero… Read more »

Chicago a cappella, catalogado como “el grupo vocal más versátil y alegre de la ciudad” (Chicago Tribune) celebra la colorida y dinámica música de México en Fiesta Coral Mexicana, vibrante… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Once we are done with our year-end reflection, it is time to prepare with new goals for the year that is about to start. The New Year… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou It can be daunting when your list of New Year’s Resolutions is as long as your holiday shopping list. In addition to the post-holiday slump, not being… Read more »

The City of Chicago, along with various City Departments and agencies, is informing Chicago residents, workers and visitors of major new local laws and regulations that will come into effect in 2020. These new laws include: regulations for ensuring safe… Read more »

Town President Larry Dominick and the Town of Cicero board including Clerk Maria Punzo-Arias, Supervisor Joe Virruso, Assessor Emilio Cundari, Collector Fran Reitz, and Trustees Larry Banks, Bob Porod, Victor… Read more »

Frigid temperatures didn’t deter the more than 2,000 activists who gathered at Chicago’s Federal Plaza Tuesday night. They joined one of the nation’s largest rallies help under the “Nobody is… Read more »

Social Works A Night at The Museum Date: Thursday, Dec. 19th Time: 6p.m. to 10p.m. Where: The Museum of Science and Industry; 5700 S. Lake Shore Dr. www.socialworkschi.org SocialWorks’ 3rd… Read more »

Las heladas temperaturas no impidieron que más de 2000 activistas se reunieran en la Plaza Federal de Chicago el martes por la noche. Fue un rally de los mayores de… Read more »

Trabajo Social: Una Noche en el Museo Fecha: Jueves, 19 de diciembre Hora: 6 p.m. a 10 p.m. Donde: Museo de Ciencias e Industria; 5700 S. lake Shore Dr www.socialworkschi.org… Read more »

Steppenwolf for Young Adults (SYA) is proud to produce the world premiere of I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter, based on the New York Times Bestseller and National Book… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou New rules for those who receive federal food assistance are expected to impacts thousands of people in Cook County. Nearly 50,000 Cook County residents who are able-bodied,… Read more »

Navy Pier, the Midwest’s top-visited destination, is the place to be this New Year’s Eve. Say goodbye to 2019 and hello to 2020 at Chicago’s favorite New Year’s Eve headquarters… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou This Saturday, ComEd, Nicor Gas, and CEDA representatives will descend onto the Summit Park District to encourage customers to take full advantage of the many programs available… Read more »

Steppenwolf for Young Adults (SYA) se enorgullece en producir la prèmière mundial de I Am Nor Your Perfect Mexican Daughter (No Soy tu Hija Mexicana Perfecta), basada en el bestseller… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Nuevas reglas para quienes reciben asistencia federal en alimentos se espera impacte a miles de personas en el Condado de Cook. Cerca de 50,000 residentes del Condado… Read more »

Navy Pier, el lugar más visitado del Medio Oeste, es el lugar adecuado para celebrar la Víspera de Año Nuevo. Diga adiós al 2019 y hola al 2020 en el… Read more »

Por Ashmar Mandou Este sábado, representantes de ComEd, Nicor Gas y CEDA llegarán a Summit Park District par animar a los clientes a aprovechar los muchos programas disponibles para ellos… Read more »

The Illinois Lottery is spreading good cheer all season long with the Illinois Lottery Holiday Surprise Truck, which will be making stops at holiday markets and malls throughout Illinois throughout… Read more »

More than 44 businesses and 20 leaders from the Town of Cicero and community organizations launched the new Cicero Chamber of Commerce during a dinner meeting at Langostinos Restaurant on… Read more »

The Chicago Park District announced online registration for winter park programming opens this week, following a strong fall session. This marks the third consecutive year in the history of the… Read more »

Protecting Consumers from the Pitfalls of Bank Mergers By: Ashmar Mandou Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (D-Ill.), member of the House of Representatives Committee on Financial Services and United States Senator… Read more »

La Lotería de Illinois está difundiendo buenos ánimos durante la temporada con el Camión de Navidad Sorpresa de la Lotería de Illinois, que se detendrá en los mercados y centros… Read more »

Más de 44 comercios y 20 líderes del Municipio de Cicero y organizaciones comunitarias, lanzaron la nueva Cámara de Comercio de Cicero durante una comida en Langostinos Restaurant en la… Read more »

Protegiendo a los Consumidores de las Trampas de las Fusiones Bancarias. Por: Ashmar Mandou El Congresista Jesús “Chuy” García (D-III.), miembro del Comité de Servicios Financieros de la Cámara de… Read more »

Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Department of Planning and Development (DPD) on Monday announced a series of community engagement events beginning next month as the next steps in the… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Giving Tuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea to encourage people to do good and one of the best ways to get involved is in… Read more »

Compiled by Ashmar Mandou The Polar Express Union Station, 225 S. Canal St. Through December 29th Price Range: $48-$70 www.chicagothepolarexpressride.com Set to the sounds of the motion picture soundtrack, passengers… Read more »

La Alcaldesa Lori E. Lightfoot y el Departamento de Planeación y Desarrollo (DPD) anunciaron el lunes una serie de eventos de compromiso comunitario a partir del próximo mes, como los… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Martes de Donaciones fue creado en el 2012 como una sencilla idea de animar a la gente a hacer el bien y una de las mejores formas… Read more »

Recopilado por Ashmar Mandou The Polar Express Union Statioon, 225 S. Canal St. De ahora al 29 de diciembre Precio: $48-$70 www.chicagothepolarexpressride.com A los sonidos de la banda sonora de… Read more »

Compiled by Ashmar Mandou A Christmas Carol Through December 29th Goodman Theatre Price Range: $25-$89 Dickens’ holiday classic is the iconic tale of greedy businessman Ebenezer Scrooge, whose sizable bank… Read more »

At an Asleep with the Fishes overnight event last week, Shedd Aquarium launched a public vote to decide on a name for the beluga calf born at the aquarium in… Read more »

Recopilado por Ashmar Mandou Un Coro Navideño De ahora al 29 de diciembre Goodman Theatre Precio: $25-$89 El clásico navideño de Dickens es el cuento icónico del codicioso comerciante Ebenezer… Read more »

Compiled by Ashmar Mandou Christkindlmarket Through December 24th, 2019 Daley Plaza, Washington and Dearborn Streets Free www.christkindlmarket.com Ice Skating in Millennium Park Through March 8th, 2020 Millennium Park, 55 N…. Read more »

Recopilado por Ashmar Mandou Christkindlmarket De ahora al 24 de diciembre, 2019 Plaza Daley, Washington & Dearborn Gratis www.christkindlmarket.com Patinaje sobre el Hielo en Millennium Park De ahora al 8… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Every year on November 11, Americans honor the 19.6 million active and former U.S. service members who have gone to war. Veterans Day is marked by parades,… Read more »

Compiled by Ashmar Mandou Art on theMART Through December 29th Merchandise Mart, 222 Merchandise Mart Plaza Free www.artonthemart.com Hamilton Through January 5th, 2020 CIBC Theatre, 18 W. Monroe St Price… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Cada año, el 11 de noviembre, los estadounidenses rinden honor a 19.6 millones de miembros activos y ex-miembros del ejército de E.U. que han ido a la… Read more »

Recopilado por Ashmar Mandou Art on theMART De ahora al 29 de diciembre Merchandise Mart, 222 Merchandise Mart Plaza Gratis www.artonthemart.com Hamilton De ahora al 5 de enero del 2020… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou President Trump made a first time visit to Chicago on Monday where he spoke at the International Association of Chiefs of Police Conference at McCormick Place, addressing… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou El Presidente Trump hizo su primera visita a Chicago el lunes, donde habló en la Conferencia de la Asociación Internacional de Jefes de Policía en el McCormick… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot presented to City Council the 2020 budget proposal that promises to bring forth a progressive, responsible budget that maximizes government efficiency, prioritizes structural… Read more »

Compiled by Ashmar Mandou John Leguizamo’s Latin History for Morons October 29th through November 3rd Chicago Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Randolph www.BroadwayInChicago.com LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS is inspired by… Read more »

3Arts, the Chicago-based nonprofit grantmaking organization, is honored to award 20 Chicago artists with unrestricted grants at the 12th annual 3Arts Awards Celebration, taking place Monday, Nov. 4th at the… Read more »

La Alcaldesa Lori E. Lightfoot presentó al Concilio de la Ciudad la propuesta del presupuesto 2020 que promete producir un presupuesto progresivo y responsable que maximice la eficiencia gubernamental, haga… Read more »

Recopilado por Ashmar Mandou Latin History for Morons de John Leguizamo Del 29 de octubre al 3 de noviembre Chicago Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Randolph www.BroadwayInChicago.com LATIN HISTORY FOR… Read more »

3Arts, organización sin fines de lucro, con sede en Chicago, se honra en premiar a 20 artistas de Chicago con subsidios sin restricción en la 12º Celebración de Premios de… Read more »

Ashley Wheater, The Mary B. Galvin Artistic Director of The Joffrey Ballet, and Greg Cameron, President and CEO, are pleased to announce that Raymond Rodriguez, former Head of Studio Company… Read more »

Casa Central honored Governor JB Pritzker with their Changemaker Award at their 65th Anniversary Awards Gala on Friday, Oct. 11th at the Hilton Chicago, for the contributions he has made to… Read more »

Compiled by Ashmar Mandou Open House Chicago October 19th and October 20th Various Locations in Chicago www.openhousechicago.org Want to take a look inside skyscrapers, private clubs, churches, theaters and historic… Read more »

Ashley Wheater, directora artística de Mary B Galvin, de The Joffrey Ballet y Greg Cameron, Presidente y CEO, se complacen en anunciar que Raymond Rodríguez, ex-Director de Studio Company y… Read more »

Casa Central honró al Gobernador JB Pritzker con el Premio Agente de Cambio en su 65º Aniversario de Gala, el viernes, 11 de octubre, en Hilton Chicago, por las contribuciones… Read more »

Recopilado por Ashmar Mandou Casa Abierta Chicago 19 & 20 de Octubre Varios lugares en Chicago www.openhousechicago.org ¿Quieres entrar a los rascacielos, clubs privados, iglesias, teatros y lugares históricos de… Read more »

MAKE Literary Productions is proud to present the sixth annual Lit & Luz Festival of Language, Literature, and Art October 12-19, 2019, at venues throughout Chicago.  The only US cultural festival to feature… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou At the helm of one of the most diverse and leading companies, ComEd CEO Joe Dominguez is in charge of powering the lives of more than four… Read more »

MAKE Literary Productions se enorgullece en presentar el sexto Festival Lit & Luz de Lenguaje, Literatura y Arte, del 12 al 19 de octubre, 2019, en diferentes lugares de Chicago…. Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Al frente de una de las empresas más diversas e importantes, el CEO de ComEd, Joe Domínguez está a cargo de dar electricidad a más de cuatro… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou “I was very proud to appoint Maria as Cicero’s first Hispanic clerk. She was a trustee for eight years and she brings a lot of talent to… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Cicero resident Marco Polo harnessed his entrepreneurial spirit from watching his father work exceptionally hard as a farmer back in Mexico. “My father had this immense piece… Read more »

Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot announced a $2.7 million investment in the City’s 2020 census efforts for an all-hands-on deck outreach strategy to ensure that every Chicagoan is counted. With nearly… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou “Me sentí muy orgulloso denombrar a María como la primera secretaria hispana de Cicero. Fue fideicomisaria por ocho años y trae consigo mucho talento a la oficina…. Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou El residente de Cicero, Marco Polo, aprovechó su espíritu emprendedor de observar a su padre trabajar excepcionalmente fuerte como granjero en México. “Mi padre tenía ese inmenso… Read more »

La Alcaldesa Lori E. Lightfoot anunció una inversión de $2.7 millones en los esfuerzos del censo de la Ciudad del 2020 para una estrategia de alcance para garantizar que todo… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Hispanic Heritage Month Series: Chief Engagement Officer Juan Carlos Linares Earlier this summer, ex-Executive Director of LUCHA, Juan Carlos Linares was appointed to Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot’s… Read more »

ComEd’s annual Solar Spotlight program exposed Chicago-area Hispanic students to key principles of solar energy while giving them access to ComEd professionals who talked to them about the journey to… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Serie del Mes de la Herencia Hispana: Funcionaro en Jefe de Compromiso Juan Carlos Linares A principios de este verano, el ex-Director Ejecutivo de LUCHA, Juan Carlos… Read more »

El programa Proyector Solar anual de ComEd expone a estudiantes hispanos del área de Chicago a principios clave de energía solar, mientras les brinda acceso a profesionales de ComEd que… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou During Hispanic Heritage Month we honor the generations of Latinx individuals who continue to enrich the cultural fabric of America and the world. This month’s celebration allows… Read more »

LUMA8, in collaboration with the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), is pleased to announce the fifth annual Arts in the Dark, a festive and magical nighttime Halloween… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Durante el Mes de la Herencia Hispana honramos las genraciones de personas latinas que continúan enriqueciendo la fábrica cultural de Estados Unidos y del mundo. La celebración… Read more »

LUMA8, en colaboración con el Departamento de Asuntos Culturales y Eventos Especiales (DCASE), se complace en anunciar el quinto anual de Arts in the Dark, un festivo y mágico desfile… Read more »

Compiled by Ashmar Mandou Mexican Independence Day Celebrations When: September 12th through September 15th Time: Thursday and Friday, 5:30p.m. to 11p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, noon to 11p.m. Where: Cicero, 34th… Read more »