Yearly Archives: 2016
Curandero: Understanding Latino Folk Medicine
Natural healing—the art of curandero or curanderismo (taken from the Spanish word “curar,” or to cure)—isn’t necessarily a thing of the past. Many Latinos continue to drink teas of barks… Read more
Hernandez to Host Free Kidney and Diabetes Screening
State Representative Lisa Hernandez, D-Cicero, is partnering with the National Kidney Foundation of Illinois, State Rep. Michael Zalewski, D-Riverside, and State Sen. Steven Landek, D-Burbank, in hosting a free kidney… Read more
Connective tissue disease increases risk for cardiovascular problems
A study based on medical records from more than a quarter million adult patients found that African-American patients with connective tissue diseases such as lupus or rheumatoid arthritis were twice… Read more
In Commemoration of Cesar Chavez’s Legacy Hernandez to Co-Host Citizenship Workshop
State Representative Lisa Hernandez, D-Cicero, and the Legislative Latino Caucus along with the Town of Cicero are hosting a citizenship workshop in honor of Cesar Chavez Day on Saturday, April… Read more
Sones De México Ensemble Celebrates Mexico, Anniversary of Navy Pier
Sones de México Ensemble, the Consulate General of Mexico in Chicago, and the International Latino Cultural Center are teaming up to celebrate Mexico and the 100th anniversary of the city’s… Read more
Day of Action
By: Ashmar Mandou The Chicago Teachers Union is planning a massive April 1st walkout with thousands holding picket lines in the north and south side communities, culminating in a rally… Read more
The 65th Infantry Regiment to Receive the Congressional Gold Medal
by Daniel Nardini Almost 63 years after their last war, the members of the Puerto Rican 65th Infantry Regiment is finally receiving the U.S. Congressional Gold Medal for bravery and… Read more
Pivot Arts Announces Annual Pivot Arts Festival
Pivot Arts announced its 4th annual Pivot Arts Festival, featuring dozens of innovative performances and multi-disciplinary works throughout Chicago’s Uptown and Edgewater neighborhoods from June 2 – June 12, 2016…. Read more
North Lawndale Stakeholders Plan for the Future
The North Lawndale Community Coordinating Council (NLCCC) will kick off the second phase of its comprehensive community planning process by hosting its first Annual North Lawndale Community Planning Conference on… Read more
The Chinese Banking System and the Mexican Cartels
by Daniel Nardini It is said that in banking everything is interconnected. In a number of reports, it may be a scary premise. It is being alleged that the Mexican… Read more »