Yearly Archives: 2016
Lavergne’s Tavern Provides Hometown Spot in the Former Garv’s Inn Location
Lavergne’s Tavern, located at 6546 W Windsor Ave, celebrated a ribbon cutting in conjunction with the City of Berwyn and the Berwyn Development Corporation (BDC) on June 29. Lavergne’s opened… Read more
Dr. Arunkumar Named as Cook County’s New Chief Medical Examiner
Dr. Ponni Arunkumar was named as Chief Medical Examiner of Cook County following her appointment by President Toni Preckwinkle and approval today by the County’s Board of Commissioners. Dr. Arunkumar… Read more
Chicago Neighborhood Award to Showcase Small Businesses
The Chicago Innovation Awards, the foremost recognition of new products and services in the Chicago region, announces the “Chicago Neighborhood Award” to celebrate small businesses from Chicago’s diverse neighborhoods that… Read more
Investigation by CHA and HUD Inspectors General ends with guilty plea and restitution to CHA by former contractor
The Chicago Housing Authority will receive restitution for money stolen by a former contractor and her husband after the pair pleaded guilty to stealing funds intended for the Housing Choice… Read more
The Big Story You Cannot Read About
by Daniel Nardini Mass shootings. Racial tensions. The presidential campaign. The Brexit vote. The continuing war against the Islamic State. Hollywood actors and actresses doing stupid stuff. Of all the… Read more
HHS Announces New Plans to Combat the U.S. Opioid Epidemic
U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell recently announced a major expansion to the government’s official plan to combat the nation’s opioid epidemic. New actions include expanding… Read more
Summer Water Play Survival Kit Tips for Parents On-The-Go
Water play can happen anytime, so parents should be ready with these must-haves: Proper Eyewear: Protect children’s eyes from excessive chlorine and chemicals by buying kid-sized goggles. When the kids… Read more
Olympic-Style International Youth Soccer Tournament Calls Chicago’s South Side Home
The KICS Cup – sponsored by Air Emirates, Chicago Park District, Mamba Ball and GEMS World Academy – returned to Chicago for the third year in a row this summer… Read more
City Celebrates New Arts and Recreation Center in Ellis Park
Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Chicago Park District Superintendent Michael P. Kelly, Chicago Housing Authority CEO Eugene Jones Jr., Alderman Pat Dowell and Alderman Sophia King joined community members and Quad Communities… Read more
Now Is Not the Time to Go to Venezuela
by Daniel Nardini I feel sorry for Joshua Holt and his newly married bride, and their families. Joshua Holt, a Mormon missionary who met his prospective bride online, traveled to… Read more »