Yearly Archives: 2019
October is College Changes Everything Month in Illinois
Students and families are encouraged to take full advantage of the free financial aid and postsecondary planning resources available in their communities as part of College Changes Everything® (CCE) Month… Read more
After School Matters Annual Gala Celebrates Chicago’s Teens
Nearly 800 civic, corporate and community leaders attended the After School Matters Annual Gala, themed “Building the Future,” on Tuesday, Sept. 24th at the Wintrust Arena to celebrate an exceptional… Read more
Tips to Help Choose Your Health Plan During Open Enrollment
By: Tom Kunst, CEO, UnitedHealthcare of Illinois Edited by Lawndale Bilingual News Open enrollment season is here, a time when nearly 9.5 million people in Illinois and millions of Americans… Read more
How to Live Life Like You’re On a Treasure Hunt
Nearly everyone experiences it. We get so caught up in our work or other day-to-day responsibilities that we overlook many of the world’s simple pleasures and intoxicating wonders. But, when… Read more
Born Before 1955 or Living with a Disability? Here are questions to Help You Choose a Medicare Plan
By: Chuck Dow, Humana Regional President of Medicare for Illinois Humana If you’re one of 56 million Americans eligible for Medicare, it’s important to understand coverage options when selecting your… Read more
Cold Weather Healthy Myths Busted
There are endless winter health myths that we have heard from well-intentioned grandparents and parents. They have become so ingrained in us that we take them as cold hard facts…. Read more
Beauty Product Marketing Claims Deconstructed
We are all subject to marketing and advertising on a daily basis. Nowadays it seems like even thinking about skin care will get you bombarded with countless ads and sponsored… Read more
Pumpkin Patch Fun
Compiled by Ashmar Mandou Goebbert’s Pumpkin Farm and Garden Center 40 W. Higgins Rd, South Barrington, IL Fall fun is the name of the game at Goebbert’s in South Barrington,… Read more
Sculptor Honors Maya Angelou
Miguel Sandoval entered a contest held by the Chicago Urban Art Retreat Center to create a sculpture for their Peace Park to honor black heroes. He was inspired by Maya Angelou… Read more
Chicago Public Library Announce Elimination of Late Fees, Outstanding Debt
Chicago Public Library (CPL) Commissioner Andrea Telli announced a new policy to eliminate library late fees and remove outstanding debt for library patrons. Effective October 1, CPL eliminated overdue fines… Read more
