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Annual Chicago International Dance Forum Underway
The 4th Annual Chicago International Dance Forum, celebrating the many types of ethnic dance companies that make Chicago their home, will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, November 16,… Read more
“Free Ride to College Lady”: How to Obtain a Full Academic Scholarship
America’s “Free Ride to College Lady,” Norma Richards brings her free money strategies to the Windy City and introduces students and parents to the “science” of obtaining a full academic… Read more
Prospective Students Invited to Open Houses at City Colleges of Chicago
City Colleges of Chicago will hold Open Houses for prospective students. The free events will include: Details on how students can save up to $40,000 by attending City Colleges before… Read more
IDPH Announces Worker Advisory Board
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck announced the appointment of a 15-member Illinois Community Health Worker (CHW) Advisory Board. Recently selected by Governor Pat Quinn, the… Read more
Diabetes Awareness Month
By: Ashmar Mandou In 2012, 29.1 million Americans had diabetes and of the 29.1 million, 21.0 million were diagnosed and 8.1 million were undiagnosed. Diabetes remains the seventh leading cause… Read more
Can Trauma Spur Creativity?
Can an emotional trauma flip a switch in the creative brain? Does profound loss offer a new perspective from which to peer into one’s soul? For LeRoy Flemming, author of… Read more
How is a Woman’s Retirement Plan Like a Smartphone?
Financial strategist Donna M. Phelan, author of “Women, Money and Prosperity: A Sister’s Perspective on How to Retire Well,” (www.donnamphelan.com) relates the story of Wanda Strong – one of four… Read more
Newly Elected Governor Bruce Rauner Announces Transition Committee
By: Ashmar Mandou Last week, Governor-elect Bruce Rauner announced new members of his transition committee. Business, political, community, and faith leaders make up the committee lending their expertise to move… Read more
NHS of Chicago to Launch Groundbreaking Women’s Homeownership Initiative
NHS of Chicago, a leading non-profit housing counseling agency will be -working with Freddie Mac in order to promote female homeownership in the local Chicago market, through the Women’s Homeownership… Read more
Immigrant Entrepreneurs Invited to Enter Contest
Immigrant entrepreneurs and immigrant-owned small businesses in the Chicago region are invited to enter a contest offering a $1,000 prize for the best success story describing their experience. Deadline for… Read more
