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Chicago Health Centers Receive Grant to Launch Medication-Assisted Addiction Treatment Programs
Three Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) networks, Esperanza Health Centers, Heartland Health Centers, and PrimeCare Community Health, with support from the Cook County Health & Hospitals System (CCHHS), have been… Read more
Surprising Facts About High Blood Pressure
Uncontrolled high blood pressure raises the risk for heart disease and stroke, which are leading causes of death in the United States. Fortunately, high blood pressure is treatable and preventable…. Read more
Zika Virus May Also Spread Through Oral Sex
We already know that sexual intercourse can spread Zika virus, the mosquito-borne illness linked with serious birth defects. Now, French researchers are suggesting that Zika may also be transmitted through… Read more
City Breaks Ground on Community Training Center
By: Ashmar Mandou Chicago Blackhawks Chairman Rocky Wirtz joined Mayor Rahm Emanuel on Wednesday to break ground on the organization’s new 125,000 square-foot Community Training Center on the former site… Read more
Parent Mentors Keep Fighting
Caption by Ashmar Mandou Hundreds of parent mentors, educators, and supporters came together for the 2016 Statewide Parent Mentor graduation on Friday at Gage Park High School. This celebration was… Read more
Don’t Drink and Drive this Independence Day
Every year, Americans head out on our roads to celebrate the Fourth of July at picnics, parties, parades and more. Unfortunately, for many, the celebrating includes drinking alcohol, which too… Read more
Lakeview Pantry Celebrates Grand Opening of New Location
After 46 years serving the community, Lakeview Pantry has outgrown its current rented space and is moving to a larger, permanent home just blocks away at 3945 N. Sheridan Road…. Read more
Local Kids Unite for Free Tech Education at Round Lake Area Schools
Approximately 125 local youth gathered for hands-on technology training at Round Lake Area Schools as part Best Buy’s Geek Squad Academy program. The free two-day camp in Chicago aimed to… Read more
CPS Students Accessing IB Coursework Enroll in College at Higher Rate
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) released a new analysis revealing that students participating in International Baccalaureate (IB) coursework graduate from high school and enroll and remain in college at rates well… Read more
El Presidente Obama Visita ala Rep. Estatal Lisa Hernández
En una visita reciente a Springfield, el Presidente Obama se detuvo para felicitar a la Representante Estatal Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernández, del distrito 24, que incluye La Villita, Cicero, Berwyn, Stickney,… Read more
