Yearly Archives: 2019
Legislative Latino Caucus Foundation to Hold Annual Conference
The Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus Foundation (ILLCF) invites the public to attend its scholarship luncheon and discussion of the growing power and influence of Chicago’s Latino community. This has been… Read more
Illinois Education Association Wins Emmy for IEA Teacher Stories
The Illinois Education Association (IEA) last weekend won an Emmy at the 61st Annual Chicago/Midwest Regional Emmy Awards. The IEA won for Outstanding Achievement for Public/Current/Community Affairs Programming – Series… Read more
Field Museum’s Crown Family PlayLab Gets a Refresh
The Field Museum’s Crown Family PlayLab is now open daily from 10am–3:30pm, offering early learners ages 2-6 and their caregivers a dedicated play space and interactive hands-on experiences within the… Read more
City Colleges of Chicago Showcases Partners and Students at Community Forum
City Colleges of Chicago and its community partners highlighted Partnership Matters at Kennedy-King College Auditorium Tuesday morning. Partnership Matters, a first of its kind event, focused on opportunities to further… Read more
Chicago Park District Seeking Artists for Night Out in the Parks in 2020
Calling all local arts performers and community organizations, the Chicago Park District is looking to partner with Chicago-based organizations and talented individual artists to be a part of the eighth… Read more
Former Chicago Bear Israel Idonije Breaks Ground on Philanthropy Center
Israel Idonije, entrepreneur, humanitarian and former NFL player, broke ground on the FBRK Impact House at 200 W. Madison Street in Chicago last Wednesday. Set to open in March 2020,… Read more
Too Much Ultra-Processed Food Linked to Lower Heart Health
Ultra-processed foods, which account for more than half of an average American’s daily calories, are linked to lower measures of cardiovascular health, according to preliminary research to be presented at… Read more
Chicago Progressive Caucus Sends Letter to Mayor Calling for Investment in Public Mental Health Clinics
The Chicago Progressive Caucus at Monday’s budget hearing called for the Lightfoot administration to amend the Chicago Department of Public Health investments. Last week, Mayor Lightfoot received a letter signed… Read more
Governor JB Pritzker, DHS Celebrate One-of-a-Kind Community Partnership in Lawndale
By: Ashmar Mandou On Wednesday Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Secretary Grace B. Hou joined the Lawndale Christian Health Center CEO Bruce Miller to… Read more
Does Your Skin Have a Holiday Hangover?
‘Tis the season…for eating…and drinking. We’re all aware of the effects binge drinking can have on our health, but that doesn’t stop most of us from overindulging during the party… Read more