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Brexit Vote Not the Same for America
by Daniel Nardini The Brexit (Britain Exit) vote has had world repercussions. Now the European Union must figure out what to do with political, and especially economic ties with Great… Read more
Chicago Hospitals Get $10M to Fight Superbugs
Federal health officials say about $10 million will go to Chicago’s Rush University Medical Center and Cook County Health and Hospitals System to help fight drug-resistant superbugs. The Centers for… Read more
‘Take a Bite Out of Summer’ – Summer Meals event
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
City Marks Change in Smoking Age
This week will mark an early Independence Day for thousands of Chicago youth, due to changes in Chicago’s tobacco laws that will allow them to face a future with less… Read more
City Breaks Ground on Plumbers’ Local 130 Training Center
Elected Officials on Monday joined Business Manager James Coyne and leadership from Plumbers’ Local 130 to break ground on the union’s new training center in the West Loop. When complete… Read more
St. Augustine Student Wins First Prize in Respiratory Care Conference
The Illinois Society for Respiratory Care (ISRC) held its 48th Annual Conference and Exhibition, where respiratory care practitioners and other healthcare providers gathered for three days of educational experiences, competitions,… Read more
Lakeview Neighborhood Celebrates Permanent Home of Lakeview Pantry
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
Field Museum to Unveil New Addition to DNA Exhibit Focusing on Shark Sex
It’s the most wonderful time of the year—Shark Week. To celebrate, The Field Museum is announcing a “jawesome” (forgive us) upcoming addition to its permanent exhibition, the Daniel F. and… Read more
Cease Fire ‘Keep the Peace’ 2016
Corazón Community Services, in collaboration with the Town of Cicero and other community partners, will host the annual Cease Fire Summer events for 2016 in Cicero. Corazón Community Services is… Read more
Visa-free Trips for Mexicans to Canada
by Daniel Nardini In another change to its visa rules, the Canadian government will allow people from Mexico to be able to enter Canada without a visa. This change will… Read more »