Monthly Archives: November 2016
New Report: People with Military Service Report Better Overall Health, but Face Higher Rates of Cancer, Heart Disease than Civilian Peers
The majority of people who have served in the U.S. military report being in very good or excellent health despite facing notable health challenges, including higher rates of cancer and… Read more
Art AIDS America
More than a groundbreaking visual art exhibition, Art AIDS America Chicago will serve as the catalyst for a citywide dialogue on the cultural impact of HIV/AIDS through robust public programming… Read more
Businesses Gain Resources Through City’s Financial Program
Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced the latest milestone from Chicago’s Small Business Opportunity Centers (SBOCs) program, which provides access to capital for neighborhood businesses throughout the city. The program just helped… Read more
Second Federal Credit Union Celebrates Re-Opening
On Thursday, November 17th, Second Federal Credit Union in partnership with The Resurrection Project was proud to host the Grand Re-Opening of its historic Little Village branch. The event also… Read more
State Regulator Reduces Barriers for Applicants with Criminal Convictions
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (“IDFPR”) is announcing that it has simplified forms for applicants with criminal convictions to encourage participation in the applicant review process and… Read more
CPD Announces Vendor to Support Police Recruitment Efforts
Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson and Human Resources Commissioner Soo Choi announced the selection of Brown Farmer Media Group, Inc. to support the City’s outreach and recruiting… Read more
Norwegian American Hospital CEO Named One of “135 Nonprofit Hospital and Health System CEOs to Know”
José R. Sánchez, president and CEO of Norwegian American Hospital, has been named one of “135 Nonprofit Hospital and Health System CEOs to Know,” by Becker’s Hospital Review. Individuals included… Read more
Giving Alt Right Equal Time?
by Daniel Nardini National Public Radio’s interview with white supremacist Richard Spencer made me want to throw up. Since when does it become acceptable, even fashionable, to give quality air-time… Read more
Work at a desk job? This trick could boost your energy
Here’s another reason not to sit all day: Getting up from your desk for a few minutes at a time throughout the day may boost your mood and energy levels,… Read more
Fortress Europe
by Daniel Nardini While President-elect Donald Trump is contemplating building a wall with Mexico, the European Union has already been building walls along the periphery of the European continent. The… Read more »