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City Health Department to Spray Insecticide Wednesday to Reduce Threat of Mosquitoes
The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) is continuing its efforts against West Nile virus. Based on results from its citywide mosquito surveillance program, CDPH has determined the need to… Read more
Task Force Places Spotlight on Heroin Crisis
Last week, in honor of International Overdose Awareness Day, the West Side Heroin Task Force (WSHTF), spearheaded by Representative La Shawn K. Ford, (8th), Loretto Hospital, and the Illinois Consortium… Read more
Chicago Zoological Society to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Enjoy a day of fun at Brookfield Zoo while celebrating Hispanic culture on Saturday, September 24, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The zoo’s East Mall will be filled with… Read more
Illinois Department on Aging recognizes Healthy Aging Month
The fast-growing older adult population in Illinois and throughout the nation shines an even brighter light on the importance of healthy living and healthy aging. The Illinois Department on Aging… Read more
Duckworth’s Bipartisan Bill Would Ensure Veterans Receive Same Preventive Health Benefits as All Insured Americans
By: Ashmar Mandou Congresswoman and combat Veteran Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) proposed legislation to stop forcing Veterans to pay out-of-pocket for essential preventive care by bringing the preventive benefits provided to… Read more
First-Ever CPS Academic Progress Report Shows Student Gains Across the Board
In its first-ever progress report, Chicago Public Schools provided a comprehensive picture of students’ dramatic improvements since 2011 on key metrics including participation in the arts, math and reading growth,… Read more
Wonderful Pistachios Chicken Enmoladas
This September 16, mark your calendar and join Mexico’s most important holiday: the celebration of its independence! And what better way to do this than with one of the most… Read more
Mayor Emanuel and CPS Announce Record High Graduation Rate of 73.5 Percent
Because of the hard work of students, their families, teachers and principals, Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Public Schools announced that Chicago’s students have achieved a record high graduation rate,… Read more
Spanish Applications Now Open for After School Matters Internship Programs
After School Matters® is now accepting teen applications for its Fall program session. More than 350 programs in the arts, communications, science, sports and technology will be offered beginning the… Read more
The Second Spanish Attempt to Conquer Mexico
by Daniel Nardini It is not very well known that the Spanish Empire tried in fact to retake Mexico after Mexico succeeded in gaining independence in 1821. Even though Mexico… Read more »