Yearly Archives: 2017
Hispanic Heritage Month
By: Ashmar Mandou We continue our Hispanic Heritage Month by highlighting two phenomenal role models who exemplify compassion, altruism, and determination to improve their surrounding communities. This week, we shine… Read more
JB Pritzker and Juliana Stratton Host Latino Leadership Breakfast
On Friday morning, JB Pritzker and Juliana Stratton hosted a Latino Leadership Breakfast with dozens of business, community, elected, and union leaders on the West side of Chicago. Illinois Comptroller… Read more
The Puerto Rican Agenda Emergency Relief Fundraiser
By: Nancy Marquez The Puerto Rican Agenda hosted an emergency fundraiser at the Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center this past Friday Sept. 22nd for Puerto Rico as it was declared… Read more
Hispanic Women are Cultural Catalysts as Entrepreneurship, Education Rates Rise, According to New Nielsen Report
Hispanic women are rapidly becoming an economic and social powerhouse in the United States, with rising rates of entrepreneurship, educational attainment and delayed marriage, according to Latina 2.0: Fiscally Conscious,… Read more
Berwyn’s Depot District Welcomes New Cuban Café
A new Cuban hot spot has arrived in the Depot District. Conga Cuban Cafe, located at 6836 W Windsor Ave, is a family owned and operated cafe serving up authentic… Read more
Become a Halloween Artist
LUMA8, in collaboration with the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events and the Chicago Park District, is pleased to announce Arts in the Dark, a festive and enchanting nighttime… Read more
More Americans Turn to Technology to Help Evaluate and Access Health Care
More Americans are turning to technology first to evaluate health conditions, and a growing number are interested in using the internet to access medical care, while opportunities remain to improve… Read more
Ribbon Cutting for New Planned Parenthood Rogers Park Health Center
Planned Parenthood of Illinois’ Rogers Park health center hosted a ribbon cutting to commemorate the new location. This new health center is easily accessible and conveniently located near the CTA’s… Read more
Health organizations partnering to aid in medical mission to Puerto Rico
In response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Maria, which has ravaged Puerto Rico as the strongest hurricane to hit the U.S. Island in nearly 100 years, Norwegian American Hospital… Read more
Top tricks and treats for a tooth-friendly Halloween
Most little monsters will bring home a scary stash of candy after trick-or-treating, so it’s not surprising that nearly 1 in 5 Illinois parents say Halloween is one of the… Read more
