Yearly Archives: 2015
Alderman Cardenas Announces Annual 12th Ward College Fair
Residents are welcome to join Alderman Cardenas for the 12th ward annual College Fair at Our Lady of Tepeyac Social Center, 2414 S. Albany Ave., on September 19th, 2015 from… Read more
Schools Encouraged to Participate in International Walk to School Day
The Illinois Department of Transportation and Illinois State Board of Education are partnering to encourage schools throughout the state to participate in the annual International Walk to School Day event… Read more
Catholic Charities Launches #End45
Forty-five million people are living in poverty in the U.S. today and to help raise awareness of this important issue, Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) is leading a national movement called… Read more
Country Facing a Shortage of Psychiatrists
More Americans than ever became eligible for mental health coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). But a new survey conducted by the Association of American Medical Colleges shows there… Read more
Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa Applauds Delay of Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Vote
Today, 35th Ward Alderman Carlos Ramirez-Rosa applauded the Committee on Zoning Landmark and Building Standards for delaying a vote on the proposed Transit Oriented Development (TOD) ordinance. Alderman Ramirez-Rosa stated… Read more
McDonald’s to Fully Transition to Cage-Free Eggs
To meet consumers’ changing expectations and preferences, McDonald’s announced that it will fully transition to cage-free eggs for its nearly 16,000 restaurants in the U.S. and Canada over the next… Read more
City of Chicago, Cook County Partner to Expand Breast Health Services to Uninsured Women
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced a new partnership between the City of Chicago and Cook County Health & Hospitals System (CCHHS) to expand and… Read more
Women’s Expo Puts Focus on Technology, Innovation
By: Ashmar Mandou The Women’s Business Development Center held its 29th Annual Entrepreneurial Woman’s Conference on Sept. 2nd at McCormick Place-West in Chicago with Reshma Saujani, founder and CEO of… Read more
Supplements May Help People With Vitamin D Deficiency Lose Pounds
Trying to lose weight but finding it tough? You may want to get your vitamin D levels checked. New research conducted at the University of Milan shows that overweight and… Read more
Cicero Elects New Queen/Señorita Cicero 2016
The Cicero Mexican Cultural Committee announced the new Queen Señorita Cicero 2015-16 19 year-old and Morton College student Amber Moreno. First runner up was 18 year-old Cynthia Dorantes and second… Read more
