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‘Tis the Season of Giving
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
After triple homicide across from elementary school, Ald. Lopez renews demand for action from City, CPD
After a gang-related shooting killed three people on Friday night, including an innocent bystander, Ald. Raymond Lopez (15) reupped on his demand that the City and police take swift action… Read more
Why I Give Back: Serving My Family and Community through Education
By Abdul-Karim Abdullah For me, this season represents a time to focus on my community and reflect on what I have experienced throughout the year. This is a time to… Read more
Chicago Public Library’s Chinatown Branch Wins CISCO’s Project of the Year Award
Recognized as a top quality union construction project, Chicago’s Chinatown Branch Library has been awarded Project of the Year in the category of New Construction – Chicago or Suburbs (below… Read more
After School Matters® Teens attend USC Shoah Foundation
Ambassadors for Humanity Gala, Share Testimony from IWitness Activity On Thursday, December 8, 2016, 10 teens from After School Matters attended the USC Shoah Foundation Ambassadors for Humanity Gala in… Read more
Experience the Merry-Achi Christmas Concert with the Mariachi Sol de México®
The Mariachi Institute of Chicago presents the first-ever holiday mariachi concert held in Chicago and the Midwest. Merry-Achi Christmas Concert – a celebration of Mexico’s authentic and vibrant sounds as… Read more
Survey Shows, 34 Percent Aren’t Reviewing Part D Plans Before Renewal
One of the most important and, for some, puzzling times of year is the Medicare annual enrollment period, when more than 55 million Americans are able to evaluate and enroll… Read more
HUD Awards Millions to Illinois Homeless Programs
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded nearly $105 million to support 416 homeless housing and service programs in Illinois. The Continuum of Care grants announced today… Read more
Brain Changes Seen in Pregnancy, May Help Preparing for Baby
Pregnancy affects not only a woman’s body: It changes parts of her brain too, a new study says. When researchers compared brain scans of women before and after pregnancy, they… Read more
Holiday Party Prep with Yarel Ramos: Tips & Tricks to Look Flawless
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