Yearly Archives: 2017
Free Days at Nature Museum
Immerse yourself in Chicago’s urban gateway to nature and science for free every week at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. Illinois residents receive entry at no cost on suggested donation… Read more
Se Inaugura Centro de Defensoría Para Migrantes Mexicanos en Chicago
El Consulado General de México en Chicago puso en marcha su “Centro de Defensoría” durante ceremonia celebrada en la sede de la representación, encabezada por el Cónsul General Carlos Jiménez… Read more
Madigan Urges Lawmakers to Eliminate Statutes of Limitations on Child Abuse Crimes
Attorney General Lisa Madigan on Wednesday urged members of the Illinois Senate’s Criminal Law Committee to pass legislation to eliminate the statutes of limitations for felony criminal sexual assault and… Read more
Hernandez Attends Ceremony for New Community Space, Urges Governor to Restore Funding for Violence-Prevention
On Monday, State Representative Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, released the following statement after attending a ceremony for Enlace Chicago’s new community space in the Little Village Neighborhood: “It is refreshing… Read more
This St. Patrick’s Day, Plan Before You Party
As one of the country’s most popular holidays, St. Patrick’s Day has long celebrated the roots of millions of Americans with Irish ancestry. But all-too-often, the celebration can turn deadly… Read more
Chicago Community Trust’s ‘On the Table’ Returns for the Fourth Year
The Chicago Community Trust announced the return of its annual region-wide civic engagement initiative On the Table on Tuesday, May 16. On the Table, entering its fourth year, provides a… Read more
Lt. Gov. Evelyn Sanguinetti joins Chicago Bulls’ Jimmy Butler to raise awareness about childhood hunger
Lt. Governor Evelyn Sanguinetti joined Chicago Bulls’ Jimmy Butler, Kellogg’s and No Kid Hungry for the “Give a Child a Breakfast” event in downtown Chicago to raise awareness about childhood… Read more
Attempted Murder Investigation
On Wednesday, February 22, 2017, at approximately 8:00pm, Berwyn Police units responded to several calls of gun shots fired in the area of the 3800 block of Harlem Avenue. Responding… Read more
On International Women’s Day ‘End sexual harassment in the fast food industry’
By: Ashmar Mandou On International Women’s Day, local fast food workers from a fast food chain, owned by the franchise Diza Hospitality, filed multiple sexual harassment complaints with the Equal… Read more
Cook County Commissioner Jeff Tobolski Honors Kathy Donahue-Coia as the 16th District Unsung Heroine
“The entire community is enriched when we recognize the deep reservoir of amazing and talented women in Cook County,” said 16th District Cook County Commissioner Jeff Tobolski. In observance of… Read more
