Yearly Archives: 2016
Celebrate National Cookie Day
DoubleTree by Hilton is teaming up with Amtrak to delight unsuspecting travelers by giving Chicago commuters a “sweet” surprise for National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day. On Thursday, August 4, DoubleTree… Read more
What’s Worse Than Death? Dementia and Breathing Machines, According to Patients
For patients facing serious illnesses, dying isn’t necessarily the thing they dread the most — according to a new survey, a majority of patients consider bowel and urinary incontinence and… Read more
Celebrating Fifteen Years of Children Advocacy
By: Ashmar Mandou For the past 15 years, Children’s Advocacy Center (ChicagoCAC) has been fighting to keep children safe from sexual and physical abuse and on Thursday, Aug. 4th joined… Read more
Apprehension of Robbery and Aggravated Battery Suspects
On, July 27, 2016, the Berwyn Police Tactical Operations Unit was advised that two dangerous robbery offenders had eluded capture in the City of Rockford and were believed to be… Read more
Parents Encouraged to Include Emergency Preparedness in Back-to-School Plans
In the next few weeks, students from pre-kindergarten through college will be headed back to school. As parents prepare their students for the new academic year, the Illinois Emergency Management… Read more
Martinez to hold Family Wellness and Back to School Fair
Majority Caucus Whip Iris Y. Martinez (D-Chicago) will be holding her annual Family Wellness and Back to School Fair with State Representative Jaime Andrade, Jr. (D-Chicago) and Alderman Carlos Ramirez-Rosa… Read more
We Are Hip-Hop
By: Ashmar Mandou Now in its 11th year, Elevarte Community Studio will kick-off their annual We Are Hip-Hop Festival on Saturday, Aug. 6th at Dvoark Park, 1119 W. Cullerton St…. Read more
New State Legislation Ensures CPS Students Receive College Credit for IB Achievement
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) announced that as a result of new legislation standardizing credit policies at Illinois colleges and universities, CPS students who have achieved a passing score on International… Read more
Satisfy Your Taste Buds with Summer Teen Cuisine
This summer, five prominent Chicago restaurants have been sending their Chefs to teach After School Matters teens exclusive menus inspired by their trademark dining experiences. Throughout the summer, 28 teens… Read more
Local School Supply Lists Now Available on TeacherLists
Parents from local schools have a new tool in their back-to-school bag of tricks this year, as all of their schools supply lists are now posted on TeacherLists.com. With just… Read more