Monthly Archives: May 2016
Stir Fried Kale
“A great way to use up some of the extra kale you might have in your garden! You can use other similar greens in this recipe – spinach, mustard greens,… Read more
E-cigarette Poisonings Surge in Young Children, Study Says
Electronic cigarettes have sickened rising numbers of young children, a study of U.S. poison center calls has found. Most cases involve swallowing liquid nicotine. While most kids weren’t seriously harmed,… Read more
On the Table Brings Change
By: Ashmar Mandou The Chicago Community Trust revealed that more than 55,000 people across the city partook in the third annual On the Table initiative on Tuesday, May 10th. With… Read more
Is using rusty cookware really that big of a deal?
The situation: It’s time to bake something delicious—but when you pull out your trusty loaf pan (or muffin tin, or cast iron skillet) you see a few spots of rust… Read more
Annual Mole de Mayo Festival Returns
Eighteenth Street Development Corporation (ESDC) presents its seventh annual Mole de Mayo Festival, the only outdoor mole cook‐off event celebrating Latino culture and Mexican cuisine from May 27‐29, 2016 in… Read more
McDonald’s Modernizes Berwyn Location
McDonald’s restaurant, 7181 W. Cermak Berwyn, will celebrate its grand opening from May 5th – May 31st with special promotions and community activities. Some of the promotions include 2 for… Read more
Families Honor Forgotten Mothers
By: Ashmar Mandou Moms United Against Violence and Incarceration, Black Lives Matter Chicago and Support Ho(s)e stood alongside formerly incarcerated mothers outside Cook County Jail, 2700 S. California, during Mother’s… Read more
ComEd, Chicago Park District Officially Welcome Summer
Caption by Ashmar Mandou ComEd and the Chicago Park District kicked off the summer season with their second annual “Switch on Summer” event by turning on the Buckingham Fountain on… Read more
The Berwyn Police Department Announces Click It or Ticket Campaign
Berwyn Police will join the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), the Illinois State Police and hundreds of local law enforcement agencies across the state for the 2016 Click It or… Read more
Chicago White Sox, City Year Host Annual White Sox Day of Service
Caption by Ashmar Mandou For the eighth year in a row, City Year Chicago partnered with the Chicago White Sox to celebrate White Sox Day of Service on Saturday, May… Read more