Yearly Archives: 2015
Mushroom-Spinach Stuffed Shells
Ingredients For the stuffed shells: Kosher salt 8 ounces (20 to 24) jumbo pasta shells 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling and brushing 1 small onion, finely… Read more
Five Mayoral Candidates Discuss Women Issues Prior to Election
By: Nikoleta Morales On January 24th, the Chicago Women Take Action alliance (CWTA) organized a Chicago Women’s Mayoral Forum at the Chicago Temple allowing women voters to hear what each… Read more
Auditorium Theatre Explores Human Nature Through ‘Made in Chicago’ Dance Series
By: Ashmar Mandou The Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University proudly presents the Giordano Dance Chicago (GDC), in their first full-length performance “Made in Chicago” Dance Series on Saturday, Jan. 31st… Read more
Mariachi Heritage Foundation Names New Director for CPS Mariachi Program
Mariachi Cobre’s Roberto J. Martínez will join the Mariachi Heritage Foundation (MHF) to oversee curriculum development and implementation for new mariachi program serving Chicago Public Schools (CPS). “We’re extremely excited… Read more
Illinois Ten Worst State for ID Theft
With Illinois ranking tenth in the nation for the number of ID theft complaints, and coinciding with Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week, the AARP Fraud Watch Network is launching an… Read more
Disney on Ice Adds New Frozen Performance
Disney on Ice presents Frozen will be at the United Center through February 8th. Due to an overwhelming demand, another show has been added on February 1 at 7 p.m…. Read more
Ideas to Score a Touchdown during the Super Bowl without Sacrificing the Diet
By: Sylvia Melendez-Klinger RD For us Latinos is easy to entertain our friends and family when we prepare our favorite foods. However, we rarely plan a party thinking about our… Read more
Mayor Emanuel Announces ContextMedia Will Expand Workforce in Chicago
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and ContextMedia CEO Rishi Shah announced on Monday that the company plans to hire an additional 200 jobs in Chicago this year including positions across all functional… Read more
Court Orders Ochoa to Pay Legal Fees in Politically Motivated Lawsuit
A Cook County Circuit Court Judge on Thursday, Jan. 22nd, 2015 ordered former Cicero mayoral candidate Juan Ochoa to reimburse Cicero and Town President Larry Dominick more than $30,000 spent… Read more
Trying to Make Illinois Roads Safer
by Daniel Nardini Since a program was put into place to issue undocumented residents in Illinois temporary drivers licenses, this program has issued 85,000 licenses for those undocumented who qualify…. Read more »