Yearly Archives: 2017
Scientists Find Potential Health Use for Spider Venom
Almost six million people die from a stroke each year, and although scientists aren’t recommending spider bites to remedy that, the poison contained in one particular arachnid may fend off… Read more
‘I am committed to fight for quality education’
By: Ashmar Mandou Over 700 parent mentors convened at the Apostolic Church of God on Friday, March 17th for the 2017 Statewide Parent Mentor Convention, an annual event where teachers,… Read more
TRP, Consulate General of Mexico Chicago Launch ‘Ventanilla de Asesoría Financera’
On Tuesday, March 21st The Resurrection Project and the Cónsul General de México en Chicago celebrated their partnership with a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially launch the Ventanilla de Asesoría… Read more
Orland Fire Protection District to Host Forum Addressing Growing Drug Use Dangers
Heroin use continues to be a growing threat to communities and needs to be checked, community leaders and first responders will argue at a public forum to be held on… Read more
Morton College Earns Reaffirmation of Regional Accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission
Morton College announced that it received Reaffirmation of Accreditation by the Institutional Actions Council (IAC) of the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). The AIC continues Morton College’s regional accreditation with the… Read more
Arrest Made in Stabbing Case
Cicero Police arrested Edgar M.H. Preciado (DOB Sept.28, 1987) on accused of killing his uncle, David M.H. Anaya (DOB Feb. 26, 1948). Charges have not yet officially been charged, but… Read more
Illinois Lottery Launches 2017 ‘MS Project’ Instant Game
The Illinois Lottery, Illinois Lieutenant Governor Evelyn Sanguinetti, the Greater Illinois Chapter of the National MS Society and the Illinois Department of Public Health unveiled the newest version of The… Read more
Representative Mah Supporting Legislation to Create Elected School Board for Chicago Public Schools
To provide the public with greater control in making decisions for their neighborhood schools, State Representative Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, recently announced support for legislation that would convert Chicago Board of… Read more
Focal Point Makes Leap Towards Breaking Ground
The City of Chicago’s Community Development Commission (CDC) unanimously voted on the sale of an 11-acre parcel of land by 31st Street and Kedzie Avenue for a $589 million community… Read more
Hernandez Urges Governor to Reinstate Funding for Immigrant Services at Advocacy Day Rally
State Representative Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, member of the Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus, gave the following statement at the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights’ (ICIRR) Advocacy Day Rally… Read more
