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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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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