Yearly Archives: 2014
Funds Available to Help Communities Enhance Access to Transit
The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) and Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) are issuing a joint Call for Projects for the RTA’s Community Planning program and CMAP’s Local Technical Assistance… Read more
Ignite Sparks a New Era for the AIDS Foundation of Chicago
Light up your night at the AIDS Foundation of Chicago’s annual spring event Ignite: Light our Fight. Ignite Our Future on Friday, May 16. Kindle your creativity with live glass… Read more
‘Say Yes to the Prom Dress’
By: Ashmar Mandou Students from Julian High School and Curie Metropolitan High School had huge smiles on their face as they left Harpo Studios this past week for the ‘Say… Read more
Casa Central to Host Senior Health Fiesta
Casa Central invites seniors and caregivers to a health and wellness resource fiesta on June 5th. From 10a.m., to 2p.m., seniors will have the chance to get screened for cholesterol,… Read more
Copa Coca-Cola
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel honored and congratulated national male Copa Coca-Cola Champions, San Antonio Silvers during the City Council meeting at Chicago’s City Hall. As part of the “Together We… Read more
Cicero Celebrates Cinco de Mayo with Mexican Consul General
Town President Larry Dominick and the Town of Cicero co-hosted the annual celebration in honor of Cinco de Mayo honoring the Mexican Consul General Carlos Jimenez Macias and the Town’s… Read more
National Museum of Mexican Art Hosts Annual Gala
Anne Pramaggiore, president and CEO of ComEd, served as corporate chair of this year’s National Museum of Mexican Art Gala. Pictured with Anne Pramaggiore is Carlos Tortolero, president and founder… Read more
Chic, New Lounge Brings Hookah Culture to Berwyn
The art of smoking hookah has been gaining popularity nationwide. At its core, smoking hookah is a social experience centered on relaxation and conversation. Identifying a gap in the area,… Read more
Mariano’s Opens in Bridgeport
Roundy’s, Inc., a leading grocer in the Midwest, opened Mariano’s Bridgeport, located at 3145 S. Ashland, this past Tuesday. Bridgeport is the third Mariano’s store opening in the City of… Read more
Wisconsin Voter ID Struck Down
by Daniel Nardini A U.S. District Court struck down Wisconsin’s voter ID law that stipulated all who go to vote in state and federal elections must show some form of… Read more »