Yearly Archives: 2019
Aquino to Serve as Chair of Senate Labor Committee
State Senator Omar Aquino (D-Chicago) was named Chairperson of the Senate Labor Committee this week. “I’m looking forward to continuing my advocacy for working families in Illinois on the Senate… Read more
Conservation Leadership Conference Inspires STEAM Careers for Teens
Approximately 350 Chicagoland teens were introduced to exciting careers in wildlife and nature at the third annual Teen Conservation Leadership Conference, presented by the Chicago Zoological Society, in partnership with… Read more
Martinez to Hold Family Wellness and Back to School Fair
Assistant Majority Leader Iris Y. Martinez (D-Chicago) will hold her annual Family Wellness and Back to School Fair this week, joined by co-host State Representative Jaime Andrade Jr. (D-Chicago) along… Read more
McDonald’s Organizes Backpack Giveaway
Carmen De Carrier, owner/operator of several McDonald’s restaurants in Chicago, will host a giveaway of 2,500 backpacks for elementary school children. The event, now in its ninth year, will help… Read more
Educator’s Activity Guide Highlights Learning Opportunities
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) will distribute free and interactive educator’s activity guides in the Lieutenant Governor’s Tent at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield Aug. 9-18. The… Read more
Cultural Programming at Harold Washington Library Center
Chicago Public Library offers a variety of programs and events each month to engage patrons of all ages and explore relevant cultural topics. All events are free and seating is… Read more
IDPH #VaxToSchool
It is time to get kids ready for #VaxToSchool. As the upcoming school year quickly approaches and you start on your back-to-school plans, make sure your kids are up-to-date on… Read more
Back-to-School Health Checklist
By: Dr. Gary Grosel, chief medical director, UnitedHealthcare of Illinois Edited by Lawndale Bilingual News August marks back-to-school season, an ideal time for parents in Illinois to help improve their… Read more
How to Get Your Child Socially and Emotionally Ready for the New School Year
Labor Day marks the unofficial end of the summer, and the start of a new school year for most people. Many children experience anxiety at this time, being filled with… Read more
Medicaid Overhaul Underway, Eliminating Application Backlog and Increase Transparency
Ushering in a new era of transparency and effectiveness to the state’s health care system, Governor JB Pritzker enacted a Medicaid overhaul to increase the timeliness of applications, redeterminations and… Read more
