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The Signal: A Doo Wop Rhapsody comes to Theatre at the Center
In 1956, while living in Gary, Indiana, Henry Farag received a small Crystal transistor radio as a Christmas present when he was 11-years-old. Farag would sneak off to find a… Read more
Vegetarian Tortilla Casserole
Ingredients 1 medium yellow squash, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds Kosher salt 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella 1/4 cup grated Parmesan Cooking spray Twelve 6-inch corn tortillas 4 scallions, sliced 1… Read more
U.S. Schools Get a Failing Grade for Sex Ed
American schools are largely failing to provide young people with comprehensive sexual education, according to a recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report. Findings from the analysis of… Read more
New Year’s Resolutions that Stick!
By Sylvia Melendez-Klinger, RD It is that time of the year when we start worrying more about our health and wellbeing, especially about those extra pounds that we’ve been wanting… Read more
Illinois Ranks 28th Among All U.S. States in Overall Health
In the country’s annual health checkup, Illinois ranks 28 this year when compared with other states – according to United Health Foundation’s America’s Health Rankings® Annual Report. Illinois ranked 30th… Read more
Illinois Health Partners and UnitedHealthcare Collaborate to Improve Patient Care in Illinois
Illinois Health Partners (IHP) and UnitedHealthcare are collaborating to improve care coordination and enhance health services through a new accountable care relationship that will benefit more than 36,000 Illinois residents… Read more
McTeacher Fun at Diversey McDonald’s
On Thursday, December 10th, Belmont-Cragin School held a very successful McTeacher’s Night at the McDonald’s on Diversey in Chicago. The restaurant was full of families supporting the school as well… Read more
After School Matters Applications Now Open for Spring Program
After School Matters is now accepting teen applications for its Spring program session. More than 300 programs in the arts, communications, science, sports and technology will be offered beginning the… Read more
Universidad Popular Presents Overcoming Barriers to Succeed Program
Universidad Popular (UP). The OBS program equips participants with special needs with the skills sets and self-confidence to both succeed in the workplace and to enrich their community. The program… Read more
An Americas First Approach
by Daniel Nardini Do any of you remember reading about Peru again being named the best place for culinary food this year by the World Travel Awards? Do any of… Read more »