Monthly Archives: April 2017
President Preckwinkle, Commissioners Unveil Chair to Honor and Recognize American Prisoners of War and Those Missing in Action
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Cook County Commissioners today unveiled a memorial chair to honor and recognize American prisoners of war and those missing in action. The POW/MIA… Read more
Planned Parenthood Recognizes National Minority Cancer Awareness Week
In recognition of National Minority Cancer Awareness Week and National Minority Health Month, Planned Parenthood encourages communities to work together toward the full realization of health equity for people of… Read more
Eggs Up for Grabs in the South Loop
The Prairie District Neighborhood Alliance will host its Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Chicago’s Women’s Park and Gardens featuring a variety of family activities, on Saturday, April 15th from noon… Read more
Where to go for an Easter Egg Hunt
The Great Chicago Egg Hunt at Maggie Daley Friday, April 14, 2017 from 10a.m., to 2p.m. Maggie Daley Park 337 E. Randolph St. Chicago, Illinois 60601 (312) 552-3000 (Park )… Read more
MacNeal Hospital Nurse Inducted into the Tenet Heroes Hall of Fame
MacNeal Hospital announced that Miriam Ramirez, BSN, RN, CEN, nurse trauma coordinator, has been inducted into the Tenet Heroes Hall of Fame, Tenet Healthcare Corporation’s highest honor for employees, at… Read more
Chicago Cubs Javier ‘Javy’ Baez Receives Honorary Street Sign
By: Ashmar Mandou Hundreds gathered onto the west side of Humboldt Park, West Luis Munoz Marin Drive, to watch the official unveiling of Javier “Javy” Baez Way on Tuesday morning…. Read more
Chronically stressed people more likely to gain excess weight, study says
People who deal with chronic stress were dealt a double blow by researchers recently, as a new study claims that they not only are more likely to pack on the… Read more
Broadway in Chicago Announces Annual Free Summer Concert
Broadway in Chicago is thrilled to announce their annual free Broadway in Chicago Summer Concert, sponsored by ABC 7 Chicago and hosted by Janet Davies, ABC 7 Chicago’s entertainment reporter… Read more
Chicago Department of Public Health Launches New Office of Chronic Disease Prevention and Control
The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) launched the city’s first Office of Chronic Disease Prevention and Control. The new office will streamline current efforts and identify new opportunities to… Read more
Part Two of the Mexican Drama
by Daniel Nardini While U.S. President Donald Trump keeps pushing for the building of a large border wall, more leftist politicians are pushing for a major lawsuit in the International… Read more »