Author Archives: Editor
Earth Day Fun
Compiled by Ashmar Mandou Since Earth Day is around the corner, April 22nd, here are a few ways to show the planet some love this weekend. Fun for the whole… Read more
Meeting Challenges Head On
By: Ashmar Mandou The flooding of summer 2023 wreaked havoc for the Cicero community so much so Cicero officials wanted to meet the next potential natural disaster head on. On… Read more
Chicago Park District Day Camps, Summer Programs are Available to View Online
Summertime in the Parks is mere months away, and the Chicago Park District is ensuring families can get a head start on their plans. The 6-week day camp session invites… Read more
Back of the Yards Holds Vigil Following Tragic Shooting
By: Ashmar Mandou Following Saturday’s Back of the Yards shooting that left 10 wounded and 9-year-old Ariana Molina dead, dozens of mourners took to the streets of Back of the… Read more
Auditorium Theatre Announces 2024-25 Season
Chicago’s National Landmark Auditorium Theatre (50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive) announces its 2024-25 performance season presenting a vibrant mix of contemporary and culturally significant dance companies, and the return… Read more
Sinai Chicago Receives Grant for Safe Sleep Program
For the second year, Sinai Community Institute (SCI) was awarded a $150,000 grant from the Illinois Department of Public Health to expand access to training and education on safe sleep… Read more
Gov. Pritzker Highlights Proposal to Eliminate $1B in Medical Debt
Governor JB Pritzker joined Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle, the Department of Healthcare and Family Services, and advocates to highlight the State’s proposed $10 million investment to eliminate up to… Read more
Legislators Introduce Bills to Combat HIV Epidemic in Illinois
Illinois legislators have introduced several key bills aimed at ending the state’s HIV epidemic by 2030 this month. Senator Lakesia Collins and Representative Kelly Cassidy filed the Connection to HIV… Read more
Cicero Health Department Warns Residents of Possible Measles Infection
The Cook County Department of Public Health has released the second confirmed case of measles in Cook County. The location of the measles case, while infectious, was at the Super… Read more
Malcolm X College Radiography Students Earn First Place at State Competition
Malcolm X College’s Radiography program prepares students for in-demand careers in the x-ray field. However, even before earning their degrees, four students are already getting a glimpse of success. Gurluv… Read more
