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Congressman Rush Issues “Laquan McDonald Camera Act of 2017”
In an effort to bring more accountability to police departments across the country U.S. Rep. Bobby L. Rush (D-IL01) has introduced H.R. 1213 “Laquan McDonald Camera Act of 2017” that… Read more
Reassessment Notices Mailed to Riverside Township Taxpayers
Cook County Assessor Joseph Berrios has announced that reassessment notices have been mailed to over 5,000 single-family and 400 condominium homeowners in Riverside Township. Reassessment notices contain proposed values for… Read more
Sandoval Promotes Minority Owned and Small Businesses
Last Friday, State Senator Martin A. Sandoval (D-11) held a press conference to promote greater utilization of minority businesses by railroads, private and public universities and local municipal governments. “We… Read more
City Names Olga Camargo as Board of Commissioners of the Public Building Commission
Mayor Rahm Emanuel Wednesday introduced to City Council the appointment of Olga Camargo to the Board of Commissioners of the Public Building Commission (PBC), and reappointed three members of Chicago… Read more
MPEA Welcomes to Member
CEO of the Miramar Group Juan Ochoa was recently appointed to serve on the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority Board (MPEA) of Directors Tuesday. Ochoa previously served as CEO of… Read more
Covenant House Launches Shelter for Homeless Youth in Chicago
By: Ashmar Mandou Covenant House International officially opened its first new shelter in over a decade at Lawson House located at 30 W. Chicago Avenue and will provide services exclusively… Read more
Aquino questions Rauner budget’s commitment to immigrants
“We must fight against Trump’s hateful, divisive immigration policy wherever it exists.” –Sen. Omar Aquino In a recent Senate Appropriations Committee meeting, State Sen. Omar Aquino, D-Chicago, questioned Illinois State… Read more
Author Speaks on the Power of Education
By: Ashmar Mandou As an educator for over 30 years teaching elementary school students in Mexico and United States, Raul Castillo knows firsthand the significance of reading and writing. So… Read more
CPS Latino Committeemen Resign Over Budget Cuts
By: Ashmar Mandou After a heated debate Wednesday afternoon, majority of the members of a Chicago Public Schools advisory committee for Latino students have resigned to protest school budget cuts… Read more
Gift of Hope, City Officials Host Inaugural Organ Summit
By: Ashmar Mandou According to the Gift of Hope Organ and Tissue Donor Network, more than 4,700 men, women, and children living in Illinois are waiting for organ transplants. However,… Read more
