Yearly Archives: 2016
Twin Brothers Lose Big on “Biggest Loser”
Roberto Hernandez, a 36-year-old physical/health/driver’s education teacher from Burbank, IL was named ‘The Biggest Loser’ at NBC’s exciting live finale Monday night, winning $250,000. He started season 17 at 348… Read more
FREE Kids Club Event: Easter Celebration
Saturday, March 12, 8:30am-10:00AM in the Food Court Balloon Artists Face painting Music, games, and prices Special guest the Easter Bunny North Riverside Park Mall 7501 W Cermak Road, North… 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
Chicago Voices Wants You
No matter where you live in Chicago, your community has compelling stories to tell. Lyric Unlimited wants to hear and share those stories through Community Created Performances, part of the… Read more
Cicero Abates Millions to Hold Down Property Taxes
Cicero Town President Larry Dominick proposed the abatement of $8.2 million in the Town’s levy to hold down property taxes for Cicero taxpayers. The proposal was unanimously approved by the… Read more
Chicago Park District Announces Spring Park Program Registration
Mayor Emanuel and Chicago Park District General Superintendent and CEO Michael P. Kelly today announced online registration for spring programs is now open, with in-person registration beginning Saturday, February 27…. Read more
Black, Latino Caucuses Encouraged by Zoning Reform
The Chicago City Council Black and Latino Caucuses on Tuesday said they were encouraged at the Emanuel administration’s newly announced zoning and economic reforms, which the administration says are designed… Read more
City Will Fast-Track Demolition of Vacant Building in Police Districts with High Crime Rates
As part of the city of Chicago’s ongoing effort to make our communities safer, the Chicago Police Department and the Department of Buildings announced that the city is expediting the… Read more
City of Chicago Announces Open Doors Organization
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection on Monday announced the Open Doors Organization has won the competitive bidding process to provide centralized wheelchair-accessible taxicab… Read more
Two News Items from Honduras
by Daniel Nardini The Honduran government has been working hard to drastically fight the gangs that have taken over whole sections of the country’s major cities and who are responsible… Read more »