Yearly Archives: 2014
Cicero Warehouse Fire Suspect Arrested and Charged
Cicero Police and Fire officials announced that charges have been filed against a Cicero high school-aged teenager for allegedly starting the 5 Alarm fire that destroyed a vacant warehouse and… Read more
Ald. Fioretti Launches Book Drive For Jefferson School
Last Monday, Alderman Bob Fioretti’s (2nd Ward) book drive began for Nancy B. Jefferson, an alternative CPS school serving youth ages 10-18 at the Cook County Juvenile Detention Center. Donations… Read more
Be Safe Driving During This Icy, Winter Spell
The extremely cold weather has affected not only the comfort of our living conditions but also our safety on the road. That’s why the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) urges… Read more
Senate Dems Celebrate Sandoval’s 50th Birthday
On Friday January 217, State Senator Martin Sandoval celebrated his 50th birthday with a handful of senate democrats at the ‘Cinco Estrellas Restaurant’ at 2908 W. 59th Street. “I have… Read more
Lana Del Rey’s “Once Upon a Dream” Reinvents Fairytale Classic
On Sunday, January 26, Lana Del Rey’s rendition of the “Once Upon a Dream” was unveiled as part of a 90-second sneak peek of Disney’s upcoming “Maleficent” during the 56th… Read more
AT&T’s New LG G Flex Offers Customers Cinematic Viewing, Ergonomic Comfort
AT&T recently announced the release of its first smartphone with a curved screen, the LG G Flex, will be available in the US for pre-order both online or at AT&T… Read more
Miller Lite Tap the Future Competition Announces Winner
Last Wednesday, Miller Lite announced the winner of its first ever Tap the Future competition, which recognized five business team finalists: Elebev, Hoopla.io, TextPride, The Larell One Step Denture and… Read more
Chicago Park District Honored For ‘Exceptional Workplace’
The Illinois Parks and Recreation Association (IPRA) Friday awarded the Chicago Park District with the “Exceptional Workplace” Award during the IPRA Annual Conference held in Chicago. The honor was given… Read more
Women Veterans Get Chance to Exercise Entrepreneurial Muscle
The Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC) will celebrate the first anniversary of its Women Vetrepreneurship Program (WVP) by launching “Back to Basics: Building Your Business Boot Camp” (B2B) in partnership… Read more
Community Counseling Centers of Chicago Wins National Award
Illinois mental health agency Community Counseling Centers of Chicago (C4) recently won the Mental Health First Aid Community Impact Award as part of the 2014 National Council Awards of Excellence… Read more