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Sprouting Leaders in the Community
By: Laura Rodriguez Sprouting Leaders Foundation started as a collegiate outreach-mentoring program composed of student volunteers from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2012 at Little Village’s Daniel J…. Read more
Why are the Holidays So Hazardous to Our Health?
It’s a sad statistical fact: The holidays, from Christmas to New Year’s, are a treacherous time when it comes to our health. “There’s a spike in heart attacks and other… Read more
Statement from Chicago Ebola Resource Network
A statement from the following members of the Chicago Ebola Resource Network: the Chicago Department of Public Health, Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital, Rush University Medical Center and… Read more
Delgado helping to ‘Bridge The Gap’
Senator William Delgado (D-Chicago) joined U.S Senator Dick Durbin and U.S. Representative Danny K. Davis at the UIC forum in Chicago to discuss disparities in health care access in Illinois…. Read more
Astellas Teams Up With USA Rugby, Men’s Health Network to Encourage Chicagoans to Answer The Challenge for Better Health
Astellas Pharma US, Inc., in partnership with USA Rugby and national patient advocacy organization Men’s Health Network, will offer free health screenings and education around the historic match between the… Read more
Celebrate Halloween at Chicago Parks
The Chicago Park District hosts dozens of Halloween events in the parks. Offerings include several haunted houses, numerous pumpkin patches, movie screenings and much more. Call 312-742-PLAY for a complete… Read more
‘Not one more victim’
By: Ashmar Mandou “Not one more victim,” chanted community members on October 18th during Mujeres Latinas en Acción’s annual march against domestic violence. Rain did not deter the crowd made… Read more
‘Get out the Vote’
By: Ashmar Mandou In an effort to increase Latino voters, the Illinois Latino Agenda hosted Tu Voz Marca la Diferencia: a “Get Out the Vote” Community Forum on Tuesday, Oct…. Read more
Lake Shore Hogs Announce Their Stuffed Animal Drive & Ride for Kids
The Lake Shore Hogs chapter will hold its annual stuffed animal ride bringing Christmas gifts to children in care of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services on Sunday,… Read more
Chicago Sinfonietta, Redmoon, and Brazilian Conductor Celebrate Día de los Muertos
The Chicago Sinfonietta captures the duality of grief and joy intrinsic to the Mexican holiday Day of the Dead in its annual Día de los Muertos concert, where the orchestra… Read more
