Yearly Archives: 2016
DCFS to Hold Public Town Hall Meeting
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services will host a public town hall meeting at 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday July 12 at Kennedy King College, 740… Read more
FDA approves first pill to treat all forms of hepatitis C
Federal health officials have approved the first pill to treat all major forms of hepatitis C, the latest in a series of drug approvals that have reshaped treatment of the… Read more
Nike to Invest in Specialized Training for Summer Leaders
Mayor Emanuel and the Chicago Park District announced that camp recreation leaders will begin the summer season with fresh perspective and new skills to bring to their roles, thanks to… Read more
Foods That Help Your Body Age Well
No fountain of youth in your backyard? We didn’t think so. That’s why we’re showing you five foods that can help you age better. By making the right food choices… Read more
Martinez Pushes to Get Immigration Services Funded
In an effort to ensure immigrants get the services they need, Majority Caucus Whip Iris Y. Martinez (D-Chicago) headed to Springfield to vote for a plan that would help our… Read more
U.S. Drugmaker Gets OK to Test New Zika Virus Vaccine
Pharmaceutical company Inovio just received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to start early-stage human trials for an experimental Zika vaccine, NBC News reports. But researchers say… Read more
With a Mission to Jumpstart Illinois’ Green Future, Illinois Smart Solar Alliance Hosts First Community Event
The Illinois Smart Solar Alliance—a group of local community leaders, businesses and organizations from across Northern Illinois—hosted the first in a series of community events designed to educate communities on… Read more
Access Living Hace un Llamamiento a los Políticos con una Vigilia
Access Living y Centers for Independent Living de Illinois participaron en una vigilia para atender el estancamiento del presupuesto, que ha afectado a miles de familias en el estado. La… Read more
FDA Aprueba la Primera Píldora para Tratar Toda Forma de Hepatitis C
Funcionarios de salud federales aprobaron la primera píldora para tratar toda forma de hepatitis C, la última en una serie de aprobación de drogas que han reformado el tratamiento del… Read more
Comidas que Ayudan a su Cuerpo a Envejecer Bien
¿No tiene una fuente de la juventud en su patio trasero? Suponemos que no y por eso le estamos mostrando cinco alimentos que pueden ayudarle a envejecer mejor. Tomando las… Read more
