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People of the Books
By: Daniel Nardini What country’s nationals read more books per capita a year? According to UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization), the answer is Iceland. An individual Icelander… Read more
No Honor in Political Opportunism
By: Daniel Nardini There is no question right now who is the Republican choice for its presidential candidate—Mitt Romney. I always believed that he would eventually become the winner. I… Read more
An Act of Humanity Among Lawmakers
By: Daniel Nardini This act of humanity happened for the strangest of reasons. A bill was passed in the Nebraska state legislature that would fund pre-natal care for all women… Read more
No Penney for Your Thoughts
By: Daniel Nardini As has been announced, the Canadian government will no longer be making pennies. It makes perfect economic sense—it costs 1.6 Canadians cents to mine and manufacture the… Read more
La Rep. Lisa Hernández Promueve la Conscientización del Autismo
La Rep. Estatal, Lisa Hernández (D-Cicero) ofreció un Seminario de Conscientización sobre el Autismo para brindar a los residents información y recursos, el lunes, 23 de abril, en la Bilbioteca… Read more
Delgado Opposes Quinn’s Proposed Medicaid Funding Plan
State Senator William Delgado (D–Chicago) believes there has to be a better way to help fund the Medicaid program than to cut provider funding and increasing taxes. “First and foremost… Read more
Casa Central Supports National Child Abuse Prevention Month
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and Casa Central has joined thousands of communities throughout the United States to put children first. On Thursday, April 26th at 11 a.m.,… Read more
Hernandez Promotes Autism Awareness
State Rep. Lisa Hernandez (D-Cicero) hosted an Autism Awareness Seminar to provide residents with information and resources on Monday, April 23rd at the Cicero Public Library in Cicero. Hernandez was… Read more
Delgado se Opone al Plan de Fondos del Medicaid Propuesto por Quinn
El Senador Estatal William Delgado (D-Chicago) cree que tiene que haber una mejor forma de ayudar a patrocinar los programas del Medicaid que cortar fondos y aumentar los impuestos. “El… Read more
Battle Front Tucson
By: Daniel Nardini The battle for Latino and Mexican American studies in Arizona continues. Even though such studies have been officially banned in the Tucson Unified School District school system,… Read more »