Monthly Archives: March 2014
Illinois Tollway, Illinois Department of Transportation Honored by Hispanic Association
The Illinois Tollway and the Illinois Department of Transportation announced Thursday they have been honored by the Hispanic American Construction Industry Association for their work in promoting equal opportunities in… Read more
Swedish Covenant Hospital Hosts Block Party for Healthcare Enrollment
To provide Latino communities with the opportunity to enroll in health care coverage and then immediately activate their care by choosing an appropriate physician, Swedish Covenant Hospital and Get Covered… Read more
Facts Up Front Offers Nutrition Information for Consumers
The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) and the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) recently unveiled its national consumer education campaign to bolster awareness and understanding of Facts Up Front. The nutrient-based labeling… Read more
Get Covered Illinois Kicks Off GCI Week, Starts Road 2 Coverage Mobile Tour
Governor Pat Quinn issued a proclamation declaring March 1 – 8 GCI Week, highlighting the critical importance of the opportunity to enroll in a health plan by March 31, and… Read more
West Suburban Medical Center Celebrates Centennial Anniversary
West Suburban Medical Center celebrates 100 years of serving the Oak Park community since opening its doors on February 17, 1914. To commemorate the milestone, the hospital hosted a birthday… Read more
Still a Book, Newspaper and Magazine Worm
By: Daniel Nardini In my house, I have row upon row of book shelves full of books in almost every single room except the kitchen. In the kitchen I may… Read more
Free Speech vs. Order in the Schools
By: Daniel Nardini The California 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of Live Oak High School where school officials told three high school students they could… Read more
Standing Up for Women’s Rights at Home and Abroad
By: Julia Drost, Amnesty International USA Women’s Human Rights Program A human rights abuse epidemic is happening right now in every corner of the globe. It has manifested in Mexico… Read more
President Obama Highlights Chicago Youth Enrichment Program
Last Thursday, Youth Guidance, a provider of outcomes-driven, school-based programs serving more than 14,000 at-risk youth in Chicago, participated in an event at the White House with President Obama to… Read more
A True Cuban Revolutionary
By: Daniel Nardini On February 27, Cuban exile and patriot Huber Matos passed away at the age of 95. For most of his life, he had fought not just for… Read more »