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Tabares Highlights New Protections for Survivors in Recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month
In recognition of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, state Rep. Silvana Tabares, D-Chicago, is informing residents about new legislation focusing on protecting and reinforcing the rights of abused survivors. “National… Read more
ComEd, City Colleges Celebrate Milestone of Successful Job Creation Program
ComEd and the City Colleges of Chicago celebrated 10 years of a successful partnership aimed at creating job opportunities throughout northern Illinois. The Dawson Overhead Electrical Line Worker (OELW) Program,… Read more
Treasurer Summers Proposes Office Transformation to Decrease Reliance on Taxpayer Dollars
Before Chicago City Council’s Committee on the Budget and Government Operations, Chicago City Treasurer Kurt Summers proposed a 2016 budget that decreases reliance on taxpayer dollars by nearly 30 percent,… Read more
Are Baby Boomers Forgetting Something Essential When Planning Retirement?
Most people have some kind of lifestyle vision for retirement. Unfortunately, without proper planning their dreams won’t always become a reality as they enter the encore time of their lives,… Read more
State’s Attorney Alvarez Pays Tribute to Victims of Violent Crimes
Hundreds of people attended a recent ceremony held to recognize the families and loved ones of victims of violent crime, according to the Office of Cook County State’s Attorney Anita… Read more
NLEI Celebrates Emerging Leaders
With great music and great food, the National Latino Education Institute honored new and emerging Latino leaders at its fourth annual Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month on Monday at John… Read more
Queen of Peace Celebrates International Day of Peace
Queen of Peace High School continued the tradition of celebrating the International Day of Peace on Sept.21. Fr. William Vanecko presided over Mass for the Peace community including students, parents… Read more
El ZAP! De Brookfield Zoo Regresa a su Barrio
Este otoño, Brookfield Zoo llega a su barrio con la última edición del programa “Zoo Adventure Passport” (ZAP!). Presentado en lugares selectos, ZAP! Ofrece oportunidades de aprendizaje en ciencias, para… Read more
¿Están los Baby Boomers Olvidando Algo Esencial Cuando Planean el Retiro?
La mayoría de la gente tiene alguna clase de visión de estilo de vida para el retiro. Desafortunadamente, sin el planeamiento apropiado, sus sueños no siempre se convierten en realidad… Read more
Wisconsin’s Disgraceful Voter ID Law
by Daniel Nardini It has been challenged in court since the day it was passed back in 2011. Sadly, this voter ID law is still on the books in Wisconsin…. Read more »