Yearly Archives: 2017
High Levels of Exercise Slows Down Aging
Despite their best efforts, no scientist has ever come close to stopping humans from aging. Even anti-aging creams can’t stop Old Father Time. But new research from Brigham Young University… Read more
Climate Change Might Be Affecting Your Sleep, Study Says
Rising temperatures caused by climate change seem to be disrupting America’s sleep patterns, according to a new study. A temperature increase of 1.8 degrees Fahrenheit causes three bad nights of… Read more
Application Now Open to Coach One Million Degrees Scholars
One Million Degrees (OMD)— a Chicago nonprofit organization that empowers low-income, highly motivated community college students to succeed in school, in work, and in life—is now accepting applications for its… Read more
Know Your Rights
Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced a “Know Your Rights” public awareness campaign that provides resources and materials to immigrants, consulate offices and non-profit organizations to educate immigrants on their constitutional… Read more
Brookfield Zoo’s Summer Nights Features 18 Evenings of Festive Fun
Evenings at Brookfield Zoo will be a little wilder with the kickoff of the zoo’s 4th annual Summer Nights, presented by Meijer. From 4pm to 9pm., on Fridays and Saturdays… Read more
Have Fun this Summer
Summer is back and for the school age, that means a few months of care-free fun. And for today’s teen nothing goes better with these lazy, hazy days than a… Read more
Ald. Lopez Slams Anti-Immigrant Flyers Offering Phony Rewards
Ald. Raymond Lopez (15) on issued the following statement in response to an anonymous flyer (below) being passed out around the Englewood and Roseland communities offering a bounty of up… Read more
The BDC Welcomes New Escape Room Business to Harlem Ave
Vault Escape, located at 3234 Harlem Ave., Riverside, is an escape room business that tests leadership, communication, and teamwork as players tackle mind-bending puzzle adventure. A form of live entertainment… Read more
Senate Approves Prisoner Entrepreneur Training Pilot Program
The Illinois Senate voted on Tuesday to create a program that would teach Illinois prison inmates business skills. State Sen. Omar Aquino, a Democrat from Chicago, is the measure’s chief… Read more
Cities Calling for Trump Impeachment
by Daniel Nardini Will Chicago be among a growing number of cities calling for the impeachment of current U.S. President Donald Trump? Such a resolution is already being considered. We… Read more »