Yearly Archives: 2019
Eggs Up for Grabs in the South Loop
The Prairie District Neighborhood Alliance, one of the largest community organizations in Chicago, will host its 11th Annual Easter Egg Hunt (Rain or Shine), at Chicago’s Women’s Park and Gardens… Read more
Easter Egg Hunts
By: Ashmar Mandou Who’s ready for an egg scavenger hunt? From the Chicago Park Districts to the Woodfield Mall, we have rallied a list of egg hunts occurring in and… Read more
City of Chicago Celebrates Season of Chicago Riverwalk
The City of Chicago will highlight the Chicago Riverwalk’s free summer programming during a public celebration running Monday, May 13, through Sunday, May 19. Activities include Year of Chicago Theatre… Read more
Berwyn Police Dept. to Host Roadside Safety Checks
The Berwyn Police Department will be issuing additional citations in the overnight hours. This campaign will feature high visibility enforcement combined with a variety of outreach activities including additional law… Read more
Healthy Hearts Need Two Proteins Working Together
Two proteins that bind to stress hormones work together to maintain a healthy heart in mice, according to scientists at the National Institutes of Health and their collaborators. These proteins,… Read more
Make a Difference
Use Reusable Bags Plastic grocery-type bags that get thrown out end up in landfills or in other parts of the environment. These can suffocate animals who get stuck in them… Read more
Healthy Tips that Help the Environment
By: Ashmar Mandou Earth Day is approaching and did you know there are hundreds of ways you can help the environment and get healthier? Aside from the obvious ways of… Read more
Mindful Tips for Dealing with Depression
The latest depression statistics show that 300 million people worldwide suffer from this debilitating mental illness, including 16.2 million adults in the United States. An estimated 15 percent of all… Read more
Ways Climate Change Affects the Mental Health of Young People
The European Parliament’s recent ban on single-use plastic products was hailed as a positive step in the world’s battle against climate change. Yet at the same time, younger generations around the… Read more
Latinx Incubator Launches Cohort Five
The LatinX Incubator, operated in partnership with 1871 provide startups with tailored educational programming, strategic connections, and technical support to help them succeed. Currently, less than 1 percent of LatinX… Read more
