Yearly Archives: 2016
Keeping Communities Healthy
Harmony Health Plan, Inc. is joining Greater Works Foundation and others for the first Community Festival, an all-day event featuring community resources for youth jobs, health screenings, and celebrity and… Read more
Best in Bodybuilding Expo Heads to Tinley Park
The second annual Chicago FIT & FLEX Expo is coming to Tinley Park, Illinois on July 1st – 2nd, 2016 at the Tinley Park Convention Center. This expo is an… Read more
Elected Officials Demanding Action to Stop Assault Weapons
By: Ashmar Mandou In the wake of the Back of the Yards shootings last weekend, Alderman Raymond Lopez and Alderman Milly Santiago joined gun safety advocates and community organizations on… Read more
WHO to women in countries where Zika is active: Consider delaying pregnancy
The World Health Organization says women who live in areas where Zika is spreading should consider delaying pregnancy, since there’s no other sure way to avoid the virus’ devastating birth… Read more
‘How to Adopt From Foster Care’ Seminar
The Illinois Departments of Children and Family Services in partnership with Illinois Center for Adoption and Permanency, Let It Be Us, Pride Action Tank, and Windy City Times media to… Read more
UNICEF Calls on Private Sector to Fight Malnutrition in Guatemala
As a country where 46.5 percent of 5-year-old children are victims of malnutrition, Guatemala faces the challenge of eliminating one of the great threats to its future, a fight that… Read more
Chicago Disney Store Celebrates Unveiling of New Toy Line
Jenna Ortega promotes “Elena of Avalor” By Nikoleta Morales On June 22, Disney Store on Michigan Ave in Chicago celebrated the launch of a new toy line for the upcoming… Read more
Solidarity Through Pride
By: Ashmar Mandou Amid the unforgettable tragedy in Orlando less than two weeks ago, Chicago Pride Parade will commence this Sunday, June 26th to honor those who lost their lives… Read more
Don’t Drink and Drive this Independence Day
Every year, Americans head out on our roads to celebrate the Fourth of July at picnics, parties, parades and more. Unfortunately, for many, the celebrating includes drinking alcohol, which too… Read more
Chicago Welcomes the International DaVinci Machines Exhibition
The DaVinci Machines Exhibition has reached Chicago and is now open at the Water Tower Place. The museum quality exhibition is currently displayed on Level 3 at Water Tower Place,… Read more