Yearly Archives: 2016
Easy Ways to Cut 100 Calories from Your Day
Struggling to lose weight but don’t know where those unwanted extra calories are? We have your back. By removing just 100 calories from your day, you can lose an astonishing… Read more
Illinois Poison Center Warns Against E-Cigarettes
More children are being exposed to e-cigarettes, especially children younger than 6 years, according to the Illinois Poison Center. In 2015, the Center received 131 calls related to e-cigarettes –… Read more
The Canadian Reaction to Donald Trump
by Daniel Nardini We know the Mexican reaction to Donald Trump—one of disgust, fear and concern. But what about our neighbor to the north Canada? Interestingly enough it is the… Read more
Taste of Chicago to Include More Vendors
The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) Commissioner Michelle Boone announced the lineup of 69 restaurants that will participate at the 36th Annual Taste of Chicago this July… Read more
Survey Shares the True Impact of Beauty Products for Latinas – Results Reveal Unsung Hero
Latinas look at beauty products in their daily routine as a way to enhance their natural beauty, they allow them to express themselves and truly re-enforce their individuality. These essentials… Read more
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
The Clinton Swing Through Puerto Rico
by Daniel Nardini Bill Clinton made a trip through Puerto Rico on behalf of his wife Hillary Clinton. He gave speeches and worked with leading Puerto Rican Democrats to try… Read more »