Yearly Archives: 2014
Kuno Becker Makes A Directorial Debut With “Panic 5 Bravo”
By: Nikoleta Morales On Dec. 5, the AMC Theater in Cicero showed for the first and only time Kuno Becker’s directorial debut movie “Panic 5 Bravo.” The movie is an… Read more
Holiday Gift Donations Collected for Incarcerated Moms to Give to their Kids Holiday Gift
The Illinois Department of Corrections estimates that 80-85 percent of incarcerated women are mothers of minor children; national figures estimate that figure at 51 percent for men. That means a… Read more
A Night with Trio Ellas
By: Ashmar Mandou Latin GRAMMY Award Nominee Trio Ellas has been enchanting music lovers across the country with their interpretation of traditional mariachi music since releasing their debut album, “Con… Read more
City Launches Consumer Protection Campaigns
As the holiday season approaches, more people will be using their credit cards. To help consumers stay safe, the City of Chicago’s Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP)… Read more
MB Financial Bank Presents $25,000 to South Suburban College
MB Financial Bank (MB) presented a $25,000 check to South Suburban College (SSC) recently at their Main Campus in South Holland. The donation is a part of MB’s $45,000 commitment… Read more
Berwyn Welcomes LongHorn Steakhouse
Last week, the newest LongHorn Steakhouse® opened its doors to the Berwyn community at 7115 W. Cermak Rd. in Berwyn’s iconic Cermak Plaza. Managing Partner Elizabeth Delrose-Siddiqui welcomed guests, stating,… Read more
Assessor Berrios Sworn Into Second Term
Cook County Assessor Joseph Berrios embarked on his second term Monday as he was sworn in by Justice Anne Burke at a ceremony held in the county board room. First… Read more
TRP, Partners Help Families Escape the Cycle of Poverty through New Lending Circles
By: Diana Pando Editing by Lawndale Bilingual Newspaper With area families still struggling to recover from the recession and living paycheck to paycheck, The Resurrection Project (TRP) has teamed up… Read more
Nation’s Largest School Districts to Procure Antibiotic-free Chicken
The Urban School Food Alliance (The Alliance), a coalition of the largest school districts in the United States that includes New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami-Dade, Dallas and Orlando,… Read more
Haz La U Awards Chicago Students for Community Work
For many immigrants, the American Dream is just a dream, but for three exemplary Hispanic high school seniors in Chicago, this dream is closer than ever to become a reality…. Read more