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IL Policy Institute Statement on Proposal to Overhaul Education Funding Formula
On Monday, Illinois Senate President John Cullerton proposed an overhaul to the way Illinois funds its public schools. While Cullerton and other lawmakers called for a change to the state’s… Read more
Queen of Peace High School Participates in Home Challenge
A generous donor has challenged Chicago to come together as a community of faith to build the Pope Francis Home, a home constructed and funded in honor of Pope Francis…. Read more
Howard Brown Health Utilizes Technology to Minimize Wait for STI Test Results
Howard Brown Health and Healthvana, a patient engagement platform, announced a groundbreaking partnership to reduce patients’ wait times for STI test results. Patients of Howard Brown walk-in clinic can electronically… Read more
Days Left to Sign Up for Health Insurance
“In a few days, January 31st, most residents of Chicago must have health insurance or face new tax penalties,” said Dr. Jane L. Delgado, president and CEO of the National… Read more
Chicago Bilingual Nurse Consortium Receives Grant from Chicago Community Trust
Chicago Bilingual Nurse Consortium (CBNC) recently received a $150,000 grant from the Chicago Community Trust. These funds will be used to assist the organization as they continue to support and… Read more
New HRC Program Will Train Young Leaders in HIV Advocacy
Attention young advocates: A new fellowship program will train young adult leaders in the skills needed to fight the HIV epidemic, and it’s accepting applications starting February 1st. Launched by… Read more
The Hezbollah Drug Connection in South America
by Daniel Nardini Here is something truly frightening to think about—a well known and powerful Shiite organization with links to Iran, Hezbollah, reaching its tentacles into South America’s drug trade… Read more
Quinoa Pilaf With Mushrooms
Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small shallot, chopped 1/2 cup thinly sliced cremini mushrooms 1 1/2 cups quinoa, rinsed and drained 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves 1 bay leaf… Read more
Progressive Aldermen, Unions Join Together to Endorse Andrade for State Representative
Chicago Aldermen John Arena, 45th Ward, Carlos Ramirez-Rosa, 35th Ward, and Nick Sposato, 38th Ward, along with the Chicago Teachers Union and the Service Employee International Union (SEIU) Illinois State… Read more
Argentina and Uruguay in Joint Bid for 2030 World Cup
by Daniel Nardini Argentine President Mauricio Macri and his counterpart Uruguayan President Tabare Vazquez announced that both Argentina and Uruguay will work jointly to host the 2030 World Cup. If… Read more »