Author Archives: Editor
Little Village -26th Street Area Chamber of Commerce Announces 2024 Mexican Independence Day Updates
The Little Village Chamber of Commerce announces the date and theme for the 2024 Annual 26th Street Mexican Independence Day Parade. The annual parade will kick-off at noon on Sunday,… Read more
Chicago Announces Lawsuit Seeking Accountability for Manufacturing, Selling Pistols that Easily Turn into ‘Glock Switches’
On Tuesday, the City of Chicago announced a first-of-its-kind lawsuit against Glock, the manufacturer of the most popular handguns in the United States, alleging that Glock is facilitating the proliferation… Read more
Women Leaders Come Together for Third Annual 16th District Women’s Power Brunch
On Friday, March 15th, Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar, 16th District Commissioner on Women’s Issues Claudia Ayala, Leyden Township Supervisor Rocco Biscaglio, and Franklin Park Mayor Barrett Pedersen hosted… Read more
Chicago Officials Begin Migrant Evictions from Shelters
By: Ashmar Mandou Last weekend, the City of Chicago began evicting migrants from city shelters who have overstayed the 60-day limit, causing confusion. In the first two days of eviction,… Read more
ComEd Joins Village of University Park to Bring Support Services Directly to Families in Need
To help individuals and families gain access to critical support services, including utility bill assistance, ComEd today joined a community resource fair organized by the Village of University Park, the… Read more
Meridian Health Plan of Illinois to Offer Incentives to Help Hospitals Achieve Health Care Equity Certification from The Joint Commission
Meridian Health Plan of Illinois, Inc. (Meridian), a provider of government-sponsored managed care services to families, children, seniors, and individuals with complex medical needs and wholly-owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation,… Read more
Gov. Pritzker Highlights Health Insurance Reform Initiatives
Governor JB Pritzker joined doctors, patients, stakeholders, and legislators to highlight efforts to reform predatory health insurance practices and protect patients. The Healthcare Protection Act (HPA), first introduced in the… Read more
New Alzheimer’s Association Report Reveals Top Stressors for Caregivers
The Alzheimer’s Association 2024 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report reveals that both dementia caregivers and healthcare workers report difficulties in navigating dementia care within the U.S. healthcare system. The… Read more
Latino Art Beat Launches 2024 Youth Art and Film Competition Scholarships to be Awarded
Latino Art Beat, a national not for profit arts organization, launches its 2024 competition for young artists and filmmakers in select cities, for an opportunity at a college scholarship. Latino… Read more
ISBE Releases the Request for Proposals
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) released the Request for Proposals to award $75 million in Smart Start Illinois funding to expand access to preschool, pending appropriations. The grant… Read more
