Monthly Archives: May 2013
Thriller ‘Mama’ Out on DVD
After debuting at #1 opening weekend, Universal Home Entertainment released the highly anticipated supernatural thriller Mama on Blu-ray/ DVD May 7; staring Jessica Chastain ( Zero Dark Thirty, The Help),… Read more
Happy Mother’s Day
By: Ashmar Mandou In honor of Mother’s Day we put a spotlight on one of the most courageous mothers out there today, Felipa Mena. Mena lost her son four years… Read more
Dancers Unite on World Dance Day
An enthusiastic crowd of dance enthusiasts packed the historic Athenaeum Theatre to help Chicago’s dance community celebrate its second annual World Dance Day celebration. Presented by Chicago Music and Dance… Read more
Community Residents Call for Mayor, City Council to End Charter Abuses
By: Pilsen Alliance Nelson Soza, executive director of the Pilsen Alliance, says “school children should not be pawns in a political game of corruption and nepotism. It is time for… Read more
City of Berwyn Kicks-Off Dollars for Scholars
The City of Berwyn is offering the Dollars for Scholars Educational Scholarships in the amount of $1,200.00 to two deserving students who will be entering an accredited college, university, vocational… Read more
El Amor de una Madre
Por: Ashmar Mandou La activista comunitaria Felipa Mena es símbolo de esperanza para muchos en su comunidad y una persona que inspira a otras madres de la ciudad. “Disfruto trabajar… Read more
El Hospital St. Anthony Honra a las Madres
En honor del Día de la Madre, la Fundación del Hospital St. Anthony quiere saber sobre esa madre especial en su vida. Comparta su historia con el Hospital St. Anthony… Read more
Subsidio de NEA Patrocina Proyecto de Museo Móvil
La Universidad de Illinois en Chicago recibió un subsidio de National Endowment for the Arts para crear un museo de histórica sobre ruedas. El subsidio de $20,000 será utilizado para… Read more
Latino Groups Call for Greater Investment in Latino Communities across the State
On May 7, 2013, major state Latino organizations, including the Illinois Latino Family Commission (ILFC), the Illinois Association Of Hispanic State Employees (IAHSE), the Latino Policy Forum (the Forum), the… Read more
Merit School of Music Finalist for National Arts and Humanities Award
Chicago’s Merit School of Music is proud to announce it has been selected as a 2013 National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award (NAHYP) Finalist by the President’s Committee on… Read more