Yearly Archives: 2019
Jerry Velazquez – the Spanish Voice of Aladdin
By Nikoleta Morales Jerry Velazquez is a Mexican actor and a singer who recently voiced over the character of Aladdin in the Spanish language version of the film. His career… Read more
Number of Hospitalizations Potentially Tied to Vaping Increases
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has received reports of six young people experiencing severe breathing problems after vaping, and is investigating five more individuals. These individuals experienced respiratory… Read more
Why Stress and Anxiety Aren’t Always Bad
People generally think of stress and anxiety as negative concepts, but while both stress and anxiety can reach unhealthy levels, psychologists have long known that both are unavoidable — and… Read more
Flavonoid-Rich Diet Protects Against Cancer and Heart Disease, Study Finds
Consuming flavonoid-rich items such as apples and tea protects against cancer and heart disease, particularly for smokers and heavy drinkers, according to new research from Edith Cowan University (ECU). Researchers… Read more
Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation Strengthening Illinois’ Medical Cannabis Program
Governor JB Pritzker signed legislation strengthening Illinois’ medical cannabis program, which provides relief to more than 80,000 patients across the state. “This legislation brings our medical cannabis program in line… Read more
Aquino to Host Health Fair
State Senator Omar Aquino and Alderman Gilbert Villegas will host an All Kids and Family Health Fair on Friday, Aug. 16th at 10a.m. to 2p.m. at North Grand High School,… Read more
Waubonsee Welcomes New Dean
Waubonsee Community College welcomes Mr. Kenneth Cohn to the position of Dean for Community Education and Corporate Outreach. Cohn, of Westmont, has nearly 20 years of experience in higher education…. Read more
Senior Citizen Law Enforcement Academy Comes to Triton
Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart and Triton’s RSVP Volunteer Program invite all west suburban senior citizens interested in law enforcement and crime awareness issues to enroll in the Senior… Read more
Impacts of Medical, Energy Trades Careers in the Community
The National Latino Education Institute, (NLEI) is a not-for-profit community service agency that was founded in 1972. The organization evolved from an advocacy group, formed in the late 1960’s, to… Read more
Community Savings Bank to Host Back to School Celebration
Community Saving Bank will hold another of its annual Back to School celebrations on Saturday, Aug. 24th, from 9am – 12 Noon in the lobby of its main office. Neighborhood… Read more
