Author Archives: Editor
New Park Comes to Chicago’s South Side
The nonprofit Far South Community Development Corporation (Far South CDC), in partnership with Sheldon Heights Church of Christ, is proud to announce the grand opening of POP! Heights Park on… Read more
Chicago’s Tango Event of the Year is Here
From the creators of the critically acclaimed spectacle I Am Tango comes a brand new show: Volver, a multi-media extravaganza with music, dance, lights and a wide screen with ongoing… Read more
Illinoisans Approach Upcoming Deadlines for Voter Registration
Should Illinois voters submit their application online, they have until Sunday, Oct. 23 at midnight. Additionally, Illinoisans should double-check their voter registration in order to update or correct any appropriate… Read more
Commercial Property Taxes Could Increase by Almost $2B if Amendment 1 Passes
With four weeks until the election, new research shows if a proposed constitutional amendment passes on the Nov. 8 ballot, many business owners would pay the price. That’s according to… Read more
ComEd Selects Organizations to Administer Clean Energy Focused Grants
ComEd has selected three nonprofit organizations to administer nearly $1.4 million in clean energy focused grants through the company’s new Climate-Friendly Grant Assistance program. Community Investment Corporation (CIC), Equiticity and Proviso… Read more
ChiArts to Hold Open House Events this Fall
Chicago’s first public arts high school, The Chicago High School for the Arts (ChiArts), located at 2714 W Augusta Blvd., invites interested 8th grade students and their families to three… Read more
Bank of America, Girls on the Run Partner for Inaugural Play It Forward Running Clinic
Days before the 44th running of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, Bank of America partnered with Girls on the Run Chicago to bring together elite athletes, local influencers, and… Read more
Hispanic Heritage Month Series: Gladys Castillo, Vice President, Small Business Banker, Bank of America Chicago
By: Ashmar Mandou In our last Hispanic Heritage Moth series, we place a spotlight on Gladys Castillo, vice president, Small Business Banker, Bank of America Chicago, who dedicates her time… Read more
National Kidney Foundation of Illinois Presents, ‘Living with Kidney Disease and Transplantation’
Viviendo con Enfermedad Renal y Trasplante (Living with Kidney Disease & Transplantation) This half-day seminar is for Spanish speaking patients and families who are living with kidney disease or have… Read more
Tricks to Avoid a Cold During Temperature Changes
Autumn weather in Chicago has had its ups and downs with temperatures dropping to low 40s causing a rise of illnesses across the county. To safeguard yourself from the proverbial… Read more