Yearly Archives: 2015
Alzheimer’s Disease Study in Chicago Seeks Hispanic Volunteers
More than five million Americans—including 210,000 Illinois residents—are currently suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, and scientists expect this number to nearly triple by 2050. Experts say Hispanics are almost one and… Read more
FDA OKs New Heart Disease Drug That Can Cut Death Risk Substantially
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved a new cardiovascular disease drug shown to reduce the number of patients needing hospitalization for and dying of heart failure, The… Read more
St. Augustine College President Joins Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus Foundation
Recently, in recognition of his commitment to the progress of the Hispanic Community, especially in the field of education, Andrew C. Sund, Ph.D., President of St. Augustine College, was appointed… Read more
Chicago Mobile Van Brings Computer Learning to Underserved Neighborhoods
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Park District Superintendent Michael P. Kelly were joined by 75 Park District summer campers at Columbus Park to launch a program to fill opportunity gaps… Read more
DePaul Theatre School Debuts Groundbreaking Carnaval 2015
The Latina/o Theatre Commons (LTC) proudly announces the roster of powerhouse directors paired with eight playwrights for the groundbreaking Carnaval 2015-a theatre festival of New Latina/o work at The Theatre… Read more
Chicago Star Scholarship to Offer CPS Grads Free College
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and City Colleges of Chicago Chancellor Cheryl Hyman announced that more than 700 Chicago Public School (CPS) graduates have fully qualified beginning this fall for the Star… Read more
Chicago Public Library’s YOUmedia Joins STEAM Studio Activities
Continuing its commitment to nurture learning, support economic advancement and strengthen communities, Chicago Public Library’s YOUmedia partners with Donda’s House and Commonwealth Foundation to present the (PRO)jectUS Summer Session offering… Read more
ComEd Responds to Storm-Related Outages, Asks Customers to Stay Safe
In preparation for additional severe weather expected to move through its territory later this week, ComEd is increasing staffing and maintaining its Emergency Center Operations launched early this morning. With… Read more
NCLR Welcomes Executive Director of Erie Celena Roldán-Moreno to Board
By: Ashmar Mandou Straight off a plane from this year’s National Council of La Raza (NCLR) annual conference in Kansas City, Celena Roldán-Moreno, executive director of Erie Neighborhood House, welcomed… Read more
Asesor Berrios Alerta a Dueños de Hogar a Verificar Exenciones en la Segunda Factura de Impuestos
El Asesor del Condado de Cook Joseph Berrios alertó a propietarios a revisar su segunda declaración de impuestos de propiedad y asegurarse de que hayan recibido los ahorros en exenciones… Read more
