Yearly Archives: 2017
Around Town
Chicago Pride Fest June 17th and 18th The annual Chicago Pride Fest will take place in Boystown this weekend bringing plenty of fun under the sun with national acts, a… Read more
Special blood drive held in memory of AnaVictoria Segoviano
An American Red Cross blood drive will be held in memory of AnaVictoria Segoviano Monday, June 26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Rush University Medical Center, 1650 West… Read more
Students, Professors, Businesses to Testify to Burden of Impasse, Call for Action
The House Appropriations – Higher Education Committee will host a subject matter hearing to give higher education stakeholders the opportunity to speak to lawmakers on the devastating effects of the… Read more
Assessor Berrios Expands the Community Assessment and Appeal Outreach Program
Assessor Joseph Berrios announced a further increase in the number of Community Assessment and Appeal Outreach events which the Cook County Assessor’s Office (CCAO) conducts for homeowners in communities with… Read more
Pulse: One Year Later
By: Ashmar Mandou On the one-year anniversary of the tragic shooting at Pulse nightclub in Orlando on June 12th of last year, hundreds held a vigil in remembrance of those… Read more
Knowing the Risks of Obesity and Pregnancy
By: Physician Kecia Gaither, MD Edited by Lawndale Bilingual Newspaper One-third of Americans today are classified as obese, and another one-third considered overweight. And according to the U.S. Centers for… Read more
Foods Nutritionists Keep in Their Fridges
Having the right mix of nutritious foods on hand helps with eating a well-balanced meal and helps to curb unhealthy behavior. Below are just a few examples of how to… Read more
“Healthcare in Disaster Situations: Your Voice Matters”
Disastrous events in your community—like a tornado, long power outage, or disease outbreak—can strain health care resources. Knowing what to expect and having a plan can help you and your… Read more
AMA Adopts New Policies to Improve the Health of Immigrants and Refugees
The American Medical Association (AMA) voted to adopt new policies aimed at improving and protecting the health of immigrants and refugees who have come to the United States. The new… Read more
Build the Northern Wall!
by Daniel Nardini No, I do not mean that! I no more want to see the U.S. government build a wall between the United States and Canada anymore than I… Read more »