Author Archives: Editor
Arson Awareness Week: Protecting Houses of Worship Against Arson
The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is raising awareness about the seriousness of the crime of arson during Arson Awareness Week (May 5-11). This year’s theme is… Read more
Aging Care Connections Expands Reach with New Satellite Office in Elmwood Park
Aging Care Connections is proud to announce the opening of its new satellite office in Elmwood Park, Illinois. Situated within the Elmwood Park Village Hall, this office will provide vital… Read more
CPS Celebrates National Teacher Appreciation Week
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) will recognize more than 23,000 dedicated educators this week, National Teacher Appreciation Week, with events and celebrations across the District. National Teacher Appreciation Week runs through… Read more
Congresswoman Ramirez’s Education Benefits Bill Receives Bipartisan Support
Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez’s (IL-03) first piece of legislation, H.R. 1767, the Student Veteran Benefit Restoration Act, passed the House with bipartisan support, 406 votes in favor. If passed by… Read more
City Colleges of Chicago, Chicago State University Sign Guaranteed Admissions Agreement to Support Transfer Students
Chicago State University (CSU) and City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) are partnering to better support students and increase access to higher learning by offering guaranteed admissions to transfer students from… Read more
Column: Your Property Taxes with Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas
By: Maria Pappas Senior Freeze Exemptions Help Prevent Huge Spikes in Property Tax Bills Many senior citizens on fixed incomes face the challenge of managing their property taxes. They may… Read more
Opening of First Ever Ferrero Chocolate Factory in North America
On Tuesday, Governor JB Pritzker joined the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, local stakeholders, and Ferrero North America leadership to celebrate the grand opening of the continent’s first Ferrero… Read more
Gads Hill Center CEO Maricela Garcia to Retire After Transformative 12-Year Tenure
Gads Hill Center announced that Maricela Garcia will retire as Chief Executive Officer at the end of August, after 12 years of exceptional leadership and transformative impact for the Chicago… Read more
El Museo WNDR se Asocia con el Artista Callejero Clue, Para la Colaboración Inaugural de Mercancía
El Museo WNDR, experiencia original de arte y tecnología inmersiva , anunció una afiliación con el artista callejero Clue de Chicago para una exclusiva colaboración de mercancía, debutando en los… Read more
Afghanistan: The Forgotten War
By Daniel Nardini It is simply not in the news. Since the Taliban took over Afghanistan, we have not heard anything about what has been going on in that country… Read more »