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Moderate Carbohydrate Intake May Be Best for Health
Eating carbohydrates in moderation seems to be optimal for health and longevity, suggests new research published in The Lancet Public Health journal. The observational study of more than 15,400 people… Read more
Triton Faculty Member Wins National Pasta Contest; Will Compete in Italy for World Title
From creating dishes inspired by fine art to preparing a new generation of chefs and restaurateurs – Triton College Culinary Department faculty member Carolina Diaz loves to share her passion… Read more
Morton College Physical Therapist Assistant Program Receives Reaffirmation of Accreditation
Morton College announced today its Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program has received reaffirmation of accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education This is the first time in… Read more
Investment Coming for Youth Mentoring
The City of Chicago is taking additional steps to further prevent violence in neighborhoods experiencing high levels of violence by investing $10.4 million to sustain youth mentoring programs that have had… Read more
Illinois Department of Human Rights Honors “Dream Builders”
The Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR), in partnership with First Northern Credit Union, is recognizing organizations that empower youth and encourage them to realize their full potential. IDHR Director… Read more
AFT’s Weingarten and CTU’s Sharkey on Chicago Teachers’ Pension Fund’s Divestment from Private Prisons
American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten and Chicago Teachers Union Vice President Jesse Sharkey issued the following statements after the Chicago Teachers’ Pension Fund added immigration detention and other… Read more
Back-to-School Tips
As summer comes to an end and back-to-school season begins, it can be hard to get back into a regular schedule — both for kids and adults. Here are a… Read more
West Loop Continues to Grow Welcoming New Addition
Solstice, a digital innovation firm that helps Fortune 500 companies seize new opportunities through digital solutions, announced a major expansion of its North American headquarters to a 60,000-square-foot space in… Read more
City Announces Streetlight Modernization Program Milestone
Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced the Chicago Smart Lighting Program (CSLP) is wrapping up its first year and has installed new lights in all of the city’s 50 wards. To date… Read more
Martinez Measure Expanding Protections for Trafficking Victims Now Law
All victims of human trafficking will have additional protection under a new law passed by Assistant Majority Leader Iris Y. Martinez (D-Chicago). The law amends the Predator Accountability Act by… Read more
