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Panel to Examine Media’s Role in Racial, Political Discourse
The University of Illinois at Chicago’s African American studies department will present “The Press, Race, and Contemporary Politics,” a panel discussion addressing the role of news media in debates about… Read more
Local Middle School Student Wins Triton College’s First Ever ‘President for a Day’ Contest
One local middle school student earned the unique opportunity to experience what it’s like to lead an institution that helps community members reach their educational and personal goals. Clarisse Panlilio,… Read more
Morton College Hosts Hall of Fame Ceremony
Photo Caption 1: Dr. Stan Fields, MC President; Richard Vavra, Morton College Foundation, President; Sallie Nyhan Davis, Friends of Morton Foundation, Development Officer; Mr. Jim Peterik, Class of 2017 Hall… Read more
Five CPS Families, Board of Education Sue to End State’s Discrimination
In an effort to force the State of Illinois to equitably fund Chicago students, five families and the Board of Education sued Tuesday to declare the State’s separate and unequal… Read more
Baby’s Sex Plays Role in Pregnant Woman’s Immunity
Women have claimed for years that their bodies react differently whether they’re pregnant with a male or female baby. Some studies suggest that a baby’s sex could play a role… Read more
Procedures Plastic Surgeons Don’t Want You to Get
According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), plastic surgeons performed a total of almost two million surgical procedures in 2015, up seven percent from the year before…. Read more
Lupus Patients Have Higher Rates of Hep C, Study Finds
Lupus patients appear to have higher-than-normal rates of hepatitis C virus (HCV), according to a new study published in the journal Immunologic Research. The findings support previous research linking the… Read more
Loretto Hospital Goes Red in support of Heart Disease and Knowing Your Heart Health
In honor of heart health month, Loretto Hospital employees wore red on National Wear Red Day® to support the millions of women who suffer from heart disease. The American Heart… Read more
Surprising benefits of eating more ginger
Give your pantry and fridge a quick scan. Do you see powdered or fresh ginger? If not, it’s time to plan a trip to the grocery store—stat! That’s because this… Read more
The Multicultural Wild West
by Daniel Nardini One of the greatest myths about the “Wild West” was that it has been portrayed as a truly wild and lawless place in countless theater plays, movies… Read more »