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University of Chicago Physicians First in U.S. to Implant Smallest Blood Pumping Device
A 66-year-old Gary, Ind., woman has become the first person in the country to receive an innovative mechanical heart pump that is the smallest and lightest of its kind. Physicians… Read more
Humboldt Park Teens Now Have Greater Access to Primary Medical Care
The Erie Teen Center, the Chicago area’s only freestanding health center providing specialized services just for teens and young adults, has moved, is expanding its hours and offering more confidential… Read more
Jeopardizing Mexican and Mexican American Investments
by Daniel Nardini It looks like the Donald Trump phenomenon is beginning to fade after the Iowa caucuses. But we are not out of the woods yet with Trump and… Read more
Take These Precautions to Avoid Sexually Transmitted Zika Virus
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released new interim guidelines to help prevent the sexual transmission of Zika virus, after confirming that the illness passed between… Read more
Spinach Casserole
Ingredients 10 (12-ounce) bags fresh leaf spinach, or 8 (10-ounce) boxes of frozen spinach, chopped 2 pounds ground beef 1 pound ground pork sausage 10 stalks celery, chopped 1 white… Read more
Pilsen Neighborhood Welcomes New Housing
By: Ashmar Mandou The Resurrection Project (TRP) together with the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) and Mayor Rahm Emanuel held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, Feb. 9th to unveil Pilsen’s newest,… Read more
Emanuel, Durbin, CTA Announce Funding for CTA Red-Purple Modernization Program
Mayor Rahm Emanuel, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin and Chicago Transit Authority President Dorval R. Carter, Jr., announced two significant funding boosts for the CTA’s Red and Purple Modernization Program, one… Read more
Shen Yun Comes to Chicago
By: Ashmar Mandou Abundant in culture and history, the highly anticipated Shen Yun will take over the Chicago this weekend to transport audiences to Shen Zhou, The Divine Land, where… Read more
Feel the Love at the Shedd Aquarium
Shedd Aquarium is celebrating love this Valentine’s Day and inviting guests to Feel the Love. Take advantage of all Shedd has to offer and as if a date at Shedd… Read more
The Emerging Indigenous Dictator
by Daniel Nardini He has ruled Bolivia for ten years. Current Bolivian President Evo Morales and a huge entourage of indigenous Aymara and Quechua Amerindians held a large celebration in… Read more »