Monthly Archives: May 2016
Eyewear with Style
By: Ashmar Mandou Celebrity Stylist Irma Martinez once again teamed up with Transitions Optical, Inc., for a second time to bring Spanish web series, “Estilo a Primera Vista,” to the… Read more
Senate Passes Martinez Plan Allowing Thousands of Children to Keep Health Insurance
Thousands of children would be protected from losing their health insurance under legislation passed out of the Senate today by Majority Caucus Whip Iris Y. Martinez (D-Chicago). The Covering All… Read more
National Museum of Mexican Art Wraps Up Groundbreaking Pilot Program
On May 19, the National Museum of Mexican Art, in partnership with Chicago’s Gads Hill Center, wrapped up a groundbreaking educational experience for children of low-income families from the south… Read more
Top Five Financial Tips for Parents of Recent Grads
Graduation season is upon us and it’s time to celebrate, but also the perfect moment to help recent graduates gain their financial independence as they start their lives outside of… Read more
ICIRR Announces the Community Empowerment and Defense Initiative
Last week, a multi-racial alliance of more than 80 community leaders from throughout Illinois launched the Community Empowerment and Defense Initiative in response to upcoming raids by Immigration and Customs… Read more
Oliver’s Prime Cuts & fresh Seafood Celebrates Grand Opening
Oliver’s Prime Cuts & Fresh Seafood, located at 6908 Windsor Ave, celebrated a ribbon cutting in conjunction with the City of Berwyn and the Berwyn Development Corporation (BDC) on May… Read more
State Farm® Releases Data Highlighting Generational, Cultural Differences of Neighbors
With all of society’s changes, people still value interacting with their neighbors, whether it takes place next door or within a virtual community. However, when it comes to how they… Read more
Summer Camp Fun
Written by Ashmar Mandou With the school year ending soon, there are so many options this summer to keep your child’s mind active and engaged. From science camps, to overnight… Read more
Faith Groups Urge Communities to Participate in Citywide Anti-Violence Initiative
Mayor Emanuel joined residents, community, faith and business leaders to kick-off the third annual Summer of Faith and Action, a citywide violence prevention initiative designed to promote safety throughout Chicago… Read more
The High Speed Train Project Failure
by Daniel Nardini Over a decade ago it was touted as part of a new future for Venezuela; a high speed train network that would help build a socialist Venezuela… Read more »