Monthly Archives: May 2016
Community Savings Bank Holds Successful Shred-a-Thon
Community Savings Bank held another one of its popular Shred-a-Thons on earlier this month. Area residents were invited to shred old checks, bank statements and other documents containing personal information… Read more
Local Solutions and Partnerships are Key to Fighting Asthma, Childhood’s #1 Chronic Disease
By: Mike Telesky, Vice President, UnitedHealthcare of Illinois, and ALA board member Kristen Young, executive director, ALA in Greater Chicago Edited by Lawndale Bilingual Newspaper For the more than 24… Read more
Chicago Public Library to Become Permanent Home to Chicago Film Archival of Performance
Through agreements with Chicago Public Library and Actors’ Equity, the Chicago Film Archive of Performance (C-FAP) is proud to announce its permanent home in Chicago Public Library’s Special Collections and… Read more
Brenda K. Starr Is the Real Deal
By: Amelia Orozco In the earlier part of her career, Brenda K. Starr was known for her freestyle and pop hits. One in particular was “I Still Believe” from 1987…. Read more
Walgreens Makes Overdose Drug Prescription Free in New Mexico
Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc said on Tuesday it would no longer require a prescription for the opioid antidote naloxone at all of its pharmacies in New Mexico. Naloxone, administered by… Read more
Hurley Students Gain Eye-Opening Lessons on Weeklong Trip to Santiago De Chile
Last month ten students from Hurley Elementary School were granted the opportunity to visit Santiago de Chile on a week-long excursion to a country farther south than any of the… Read more
‘Gentrification destroys communities’ A community marches together with a message
Caption by Ashmar Mandou Carrying anti-gentrification signs, hundreds of families took over the 606 Trail in a march on Tuesday, May 17th to vocalize their distress over the displacement issue… Read more
City Launches Universal Preschool Application to Help Families Enroll in Early Learning
Mayor Rahm Emanuel launched the city’s first universal early childhood online application site, providing parents and families across the city with a comprehensive menu of preschool opportunities available under Chicago… Read more
Federal Resources Aims to Reduce TSA Wait Times at Chicago Airports
Following phone calls on Tuesday, May 17th with U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson and TSA Administrator Peter Neffenger, Mayor Emanuel has secured additional resources from the federal government… Read more
College Illinois!® 529 Day Sweepstakes: Win a Free Semester of College!
As part of its mission to help make college possible for all Illinois families, the College Illinois!® 529 Prepaid Tuition Program is celebrating National 529 Day (5/29) by giving away… Read more
