Author Archives: Editor
ISBE Launches Search for Sponsors, Sites to Serve Nutritious Summer Meals for 2023
There may still be a lot of winter left but the Illinois State Board of Education is already thinking ahead to the summer break and how children will continue to… Read more
Lakeside Alliance Hosts Career Fair for Students
On Saturday, Jan. 28th, Lakeside Alliance, Builders of the Obama Presidential Center, hosted the Learning with Lakeside Alliance Career Fair. More than 100 high school students from across Chicago attended… Read more
Klairmont Kollections Automotive Museum: Offering Schools $30,000 in Educational Field Trips
One of Chicago’s most unique museums is giving schools a unique opportunity to learn through iconic car history. With the generous support and partnership of Mecum auctions, a world leader… Read more
Depression, Poor Mental Health in Young Adults Linked to Cardiovascular Risks
Young adults with depression or overall poor mental health report more heart attacks, strokes and risk factors for cardiovascular disease than their peers without mental health issues, new research shows…. Read more
CVS Health Launches Community Equity Alliance to Improve Health Outcomes in Underserved Communities
CVS Health® announced a new initiative that will address barriers to care in underserved communities across the country. The CVS Health Community Equity Alliance is being established to expand the… Read more
Heart Health Tips
By: Ashmar Mandou February is American Heart Month, a time for everyone to focus on their heart health since heart disease is the leading cause of deaths in America, taking… Read more
Retailer SNIPES Opens New Cicero Location
SNIPES, a globally recognized brand of sneakers and urban apparel, held a meet and greet experience with Chicago Bulls own Andrew Drummond to welcome residents to the new SNIPES location… Read more
Chicago Drop to Low COVID-19 Community Level, First Time Since November
Chicago and Cook County have moved from the Medium down to the Low COVID-19 Community Level, according to the latest Community Level metrics released by the Centers for Disease Control… Read more
Clerk Iris Y. Martinez Host Clerk in the Community Program
Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Iris Y. Martinez brought her Clerk in the Community Program to the Bloom Township Center 425 S. Halsted Street, Chicago Heights, IL… Read more
Families Protest Juarez HS Over Inaction of December Shooting
By: Ashmar Mandou Families braved the bitter temperatures Wednesday morning outside of the Chicago Board of Education Office to call on Benito Juarez High School to do more after two… Read more