Yearly Archives: 2019
ComEd to Help Local Residents Through Community Resource Fair
By: Ashmar Mandou This Saturday, ComEd, Nicor Gas, and CEDA representatives will descend onto the Summit Park District to encourage customers to take full advantage of the many programs available… Read more
Cicero Police Department Hosts Annual Shop with a Cop Charity Event
The Cicero Police Department and Police Chief Jerry Chlada hosted the annual Shop with a Cop charity event to provide gifts and toys to needy children and families. Chlada said… Read more
Open Enrollment Ends Soon
Open Enrollment for the Affordable Care Act ends in four days. Illinoisans have to enroll by December 15. The great news is; plans are more affordable than ever this year…. Read more
Nutrition Expert Provides Tips for Staying Health Over the Holidays
First, there was Halloween and all its candy, then Thanksgiving and turkey and all the sides. Now, holiday parties, Christmas dinners and New Year’s Eve celebrations, and the last two… Read more
Illinois Ranks in America’s Health Rankings
America’s Health Rankings is celebrating its 30th year with the release of the 2019 Annual Report, which shows where Illinois – 26th in this year’s report – is doing well… Read more
Chicago Residents Have More Choices to Protect Their Health in 2020
By Michael Rashid, President and CEO, Ambetter from IlliniCare Health For thousands of Chicago residents, health insurance doesn’t come from their employer. Instead, they rely on the federal Health Insurance… Read more
Don’t Let Cold And Flu Season Knock You Down; Try These 5 Natural Remedies
Cold and flu season are upon us, that time of year when body aches, fever, chills and nasal congestion combine and can stop you in your tracks, leaving you bedridden for days…. Read more
YMCA Celebrates Chicago Youth and Military Veterans
The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago celebrated the strength and resiliency of 40 youth from the west and south sides of Chicago and 12 military veteran mentors last Saturday at the… Read more
Morton East High School Update
Cicero Police Chief Jerry Chlada said Morton East High school was placed in Lockdown on Tuesday (Dec. 10, 2019) at around 10:30 AM after a student reported another individual had… Read more
ISBE Proposes Permanent Rules that Protect the Safety of All Students and Staff
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has filed proposed permanent rules for time out and restraint that protect the safety of all students and staff in Illinois schools. The… Read more