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Finance Committee Announces A Hearing on the Burge Torture Reparations Ordinance

Finance Committee Announces A Hearing on the Burge Torture Reparations Ordinance

Chairman Ed Burke of Chicago’s Finance Committee announced the committee will hold a hearing on the Burge Torture Reparations Ordinance on April 14, 2015 at 10 a.m. Dozens of organizers… Read more »

Brookfield Zoo Coming Your Neighborhood

Brookfield Zoo Coming Your Neighborhood

Brookfield Zoo is coming to a neighborhood near you with the expansion of “Zoo Adventure Passport” (ZAP!) program, which will now serve residents in the Chicago suburbs of Cicero and… Read more »

‘I’m the right choice to represent the 31st ward’ –Ald. Ray Suarez

‘I’m the right choice to represent the 31st ward’ –Ald. Ray Suarez

By: Ashmar Mandou Alderman Ray Suarez has exactly 20 days to convince the constituents of the 31st ward why he is better suited to continue to represent them and not… Read more »

Parents, Illinois Legislators Celebrate 20 Years of Parent Mentor Program

Parents, Illinois Legislators Celebrate 20 Years of Parent Mentor Program

By: Ashmar Mandou Illinois legislators including Senator William Delgado, Representative Dan Burke, Will Guzzardi and Representative Silvana Tabares joined more than 600 parents on Monday, March 16th at Northeastern Illinois… Read more »

The Comedy Exposition Returning to Chicago

The Comedy Exposition Returning to Chicago

Chicago’s grassroots standup comedy festival The Comedy Exposition is returning for a second year following a wildly successful launch in 2014, featuring a huge crop of nationally touring, as well… Read more »

Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo Exhibit Opens at Detroit Institute of Arts

Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo Exhibit Opens at Detroit Institute of Arts

A landmark exhibition dedicated to Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo opens at the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) this March, exploring for the first time the pivotal and highly productive… Read more »

Instituto Cervantes, St. Augustine College Launch New Program: SpanishPRO

Instituto Cervantes, St. Augustine College Launch New Program: SpanishPRO

The Institute for Workforce Education of St. Augustine College and Instituto Cervantes have teamed up to provide companies, organizations and professionals the best Spanish language training content: SpanishPRO. SpanishPRO, is… Read more »

Major Focus of New Health Campaign Targets Prediabetes

Major Focus of New Health Campaign Targets Prediabetes

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Medical Association (AMA) are on a mission to prevent type 2 diabetes in patients who are at risk of… Read more »

Limited-Time Special Enrollment Period Available Now for Qualifying Illinois Residents

Limited-Time Special Enrollment Period Available Now for Qualifying Illinois Residents

A tax season Special Enrollment Period (SEP) will soon open, with a window of opportunity extending through April 30, 2015 for uninsured Illinois residents who became aware of the penalty… Read more »

Anti-Inflammation Recipes to Help Restore Your Health

Anti-Inflammation Recipes to Help Restore Your Health

The link between chronic disease and inflammation based on a poor diet and sedentary lifestyle has been made clear by now, as outlined in an article from the Centers for… Read more »