Yearly Archives: 2015
Corn Salad with Tomatoes and Avocado
Ingredients 2 cupscooked corn kernels (about 3 large ears) 14 grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise 3 green onions, sliced thinly crosswise 1 jalapeno, minced 1/4 cupchopped cilantro 1/2 teaspoonkosher salt 1/8… Read more
Youth Gather to Early Vote for “Chuy” Garcia
By: Ashmar Mandou Young voters stood outside the Chicago Board of Elections, 69 W. Washington, Saturday, March 28th to express their support for Mayoral candidate Jesus “Chuy” Garcia in the… Read more
Solution To This Year’s Budget Shortfall Has Arrived
State Senator Martin Sandoval (D-Chicago) played a role in getting the Senate to pass legislation that would eliminate the $1.6 billion gap in the state’s budget for the current fiscal… Read more
City of Chicago Sets Free Workshops for ‘Money Smart Week’
The City of Chicago is celebrating “Money Smart Week” from April 18 to 25 with two free workshops at City Hall. On April 22, its Small Business Center is presenting… Read more
City of Chicago Being Reassessed this Year
Courtesy of Cook County Assessor Joseph Berrios Buying a home may be one of the biggest investments and most important financial decisions you ever make. Along with the advantages of… Read more
Tammy Duckworth Announces Senate Candidacy in Illinois
This week, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) officially announced her candidacy for the U.S. Senate. In a video message to supporters, Duckworth talks about her upbringing, service in the military, commitment… Read more
Morton Unveils Its Strategy to Tear Down Barriers for Students
Morton High School District 201 President Jeffry Pesek presented a detailed overview of how his school is able to create new opportunities for students, especially in achieving Advance Placement at… Read more
Delgado Fighting for Pre-K Education Facility
State Senator William Delgado (D-Chicago) coordinated with executives and parents from the Children’s Place Association to provide other members of the General Assembly with a tour of their facility in… Read more
Chicago Principals and Administrators Association endorse Jesus “Chuy” Garcia for Mayor
The Chicago Principals and Administrators Association (CPAA) endorsed Jesus “Chuy” Garcia for mayor of Chicago citing his extensive track record of standing up for public education. In front of John… Read more
Girls Get Tech Savvy at Triton College
More than 160 girls received the STEM experience of a lifetime on March 21st at Tech Savvy hosted by Triton College. Tech Savvy, a program of the American Association of… Read more