Yearly Archives: 2019
Robinson Backs Measure to Benefit College Student Mental Health
To help provide better mental health resources for college students, state Rep. Lamont Robinson, Jr., D-Chicago, recently supported legislation to require public colleges to develop support systems for students experiencing… Read more
National Catholic Educational Association to Honor Three Recipients in Annual NCEA Lead. Learn. Proclaim. Award
The National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) will honor the Cristo Rey Network; Joni Thompson, president of Our Lady of Tepeyac High School (Chicago); and Art Sheridan, theology teacher at Mother… Read more
YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago to Host Free Internet Safety Workshops
The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago will offer Chicago families the opportunity to join a workshop for parents to explore digital safety and address concerns surrounding how to raise children in… Read more
Sandoval: Varied perspectives will help address infrastructure needs
The Subcommittees on Capital for the Senate Transportation and Appropriations II Committees held their fifth hearing at Gail Borden Public Library in Elgin Monday, hearing from interested groups about capital… Read more
Gov. Pritzker Celebrates 100 Days in Office
Governor JB Pritzker promised to think big for Illinois, and he’s living up to that commitment. Just 100 days in to his term, the Governor has ensured that 1.4 million Illinoisans… Read more
U.S. Census: Historic population Loss Hits Every Illinois Metro Area
For the first time on record, every metropolitan area based in Illinois shrank last year, according to new U.S. Census Bureau data released. From July 2017 to July 2018, the… Read more
Political Sidebar
Compiled by Ashmar Mandou Political Sidebar is a weekly round-up of commentary from elected officials around the Chicagoland area discussing topical issues affecting their communities. Congressman García on the Environment… Read more
Cook County Assessor’s Office Releases 100 Day Report
Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi announced the release of the Cook County Assessor’s Office’s 100 Day Report, which details the accomplishments of his administration’s first few months in office. Published… Read more
Cranberry Balsamic Chicken
Ingredients 1 tbsp. olive oil 1 lb. skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs 2 tbsp. butter 1/2 c. fresh cranberries 1/3 c. balsamic vinegar 2 cloves garlic, minced 6 sprigs rosemary 2… Read more
A Spanish Apology for Mexico?
By Daniel Nardini Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador demanded an apology from both Spain and the Vatican for 300 years of Spanish rule of Mexico from 1521 to 1821…. Read more »