Yearly Archives: 2014
AmeriCorps
Upon graduation, not everyone is ready for the job market. Others may find it hard to find work due to the high unemployment rate in various parts of the country…. Read more
Tobolski Hosts Event Honoring all Veterans
Last Friday Commissioner Jeff Tobolski hosted an annual event to honor all veterans. The event coincided with the coming of the Vietnam Moving Wall to Proksa Park in Berwyn. The… Read more
Meet the Candidates…
Last week, the Cicero Mexican Cultural Committee announced the finalists in the Mexican Independence Day Queen pageant. The finalists are: Natalia Valdez, 18 yrs. old, University of Illinois Chicago, Major:… Read more
Mujeres Hosts Anti-Violence Display
By: Laura Rodriguez The rain did not stop Chicagoans from witnessing a display of stories from survivors of sexual assault and their allies stitched together on 200 hundred red quilt… Read more
Town of Cicero to Display Works of Artist Arturo Miramontes Celebrating Mexican Independence Day
The paintings of artist Arturo Miramontes will be featured by the Town of Cicero at a reception on Tuesday, Sept. 9th in the Cicero Town Hall Lobby, 4949 West Cermak… Read more
Ximena Sariñana Visits Chicago during Lollapalooza
By: Daisy Magaña Earlier this month brought people from all corners of the world for Chicago’s greatly anticipated summer music festival Lollapalooza. The three day music fest featured big and… Read more
Advocacy Groups Unite for Smoking Cessation Awareness Week
By: Ashmar Mandou This week, the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), along with more than two dozen local groups, united under the same belief: “Nobody Quits Like Chicago.” Recognized… Read more
Action Now Builds Power as Voter Registration Drive Surpasses 10,000
Action Now successfully passed a milestone by registering 10,000 Chicago residents to vote in less than two months. Residents have eagerly filled out registration forms citing school closures, the call… Read more
Meet the President…
Dana Grove is the eighth president of Morton College (Cicero, IL). Prior to joining the College, he served as the executive vice president for educational planning and chief operating officer… Read more
Meijer Remains a Back-to-School Destination
With July in the rearview mirror, families are setting their sights on the new school year by shopping early while keeping their pocketbooks in mind. Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer Meijer… Read more
