Yearly Archives: 2012
Jon Lovitz Comes to Chicago
By: Celia Martinez Perhaps one of the most well known actor/comedian in the industry, Jon Lovitz has landed television roles on Saturday Night Live, The Critic, Friends, Seinfeld, The Simpsons… Read more
Maestro Cares Raises Funds to Support Orphaned Children in Latin America
On Monday, August 20, 2012, the Maestro Cares Foundation, in partnership with Blackberry, Goya, and the Dominican Republic Department of Tourism, hosted 200 guests for the organization’s first ever Chicago… Read more
Little Village Gets New Soccer Field
Little Village, the most park-starved neighborhood in the city, will get some breathing room Friday, Aug. 31st with the grand opening of a new soccer field at 31st Street and… Read more
‘La Ley’ and the Chicago Bears Partner to Bring First Spanish Radio Coverage
The Chicago Bears and WLEY-FM “La Ley 107.9FM” announced a new radio partnership that will bring the Bears’ football games to Chicago’s Latino community. During a press conference Tuesday morning,… Read more
Free Days at MSI Returns
The Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago (MSI) will offer free general admission to Illinois residents every weekday in September, beginning Tuesday, Sept. 4. Experience groundbreaking permanent exhibits like Science… Read more
When Hurricanes Strike Be Financially Prepared
Tropical Storm Isaac spun out of control and landed on the Gulf Coast earlier this week. Disasters—natural or man-made—can strike quickly and with little warning. While protecting your home and… Read more
Advancing a ‘Shared Future’ Through Local Latino Leaders
Strengthening the Latino nonprofit sector in economically challenging times, the Latino Policy Forum announced that 20-plus participants from local organizations were selected to participate in the fourth cohort of its… Read more
Meijer Matches Simply Give Donations 2-to-1 During Simply Give Week In Support of Hunger Action Month
Meijer will double match every customer’s $10 Simply Give donation made Sept. 2-8 in support of Hunger Action Month. This initiative, called Simply Give Week, is being launched to emphasize… Read more
Mount Sinai Offers Free Health Courses
The Lawndale Diabetes Project, in conjunction with Advocate Bethany will offer free 12-week courses where participants will learn about Type 2 Diabetes, healthy eating habits, and exercise regiments to name… Read more
Programa de Liderazgo de Visitante Internacional en N. Lawndale
El Departamento de Estado de Estados Unidos llevó su programa de Liderazgo de Visitante Internacional a N. Lawndale, el 20 de agosto del 2012. La Renovación Económica Urbana: Proyecto para… Read more
