Author Archives: Editor
Local Nonprofit’s Toy Drive Ensures Holiday Dreams Come True for 1,500 Kids in Need
The holiday season is here, and Kids Above All is kicking off its annual Holiday Gift Drive. Beginning this week, Kids Above All, a nonprofit building better lives for young… Read more
Cirque Dreams Holidaze is Set to Illuminate the Auditorium Theatre
Cirque Dreams Holidaze is set to dazzle Chicago audiences with its acclaimed and whimsical holiday spectacular! As the nation’s premier family holiday tradition, Cirque Dreams Holidaze will convey the magic… Read more
Congressman Jesùs “Chuy” García Files Petitions for Chicago Mayor
By Ashmar Mandou In front of a crowd of supporters, Congressman Jesùs “Chuy” García (IL-04) officially filed his signature petitions for mayor on Tuesday, submitting signatures from nearly 50,000 Chicagoans…. Read more
LaPointe Invita a los Residentes a la Feria de Recursos de Salud Mental del Noroeste
El Rep. Estatal Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, se une a proveedores del área y a legisladores del estado en una Feria de Recursos de Salud Mental programada para eljueves, 8 de… Read more
LaPointe Invites Residents to Northwest Side Mental Health Resource Fair
State Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, is teaming up with area providers and local state legislators for a Northwest Side Mental Health Resource Fair scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 8 from 3… Read more
Illinois HIV Care Connect Presents Personal Stories of Healthy Aging with HIV
In honor of Worlds AIDS Day, Illinois HIV Care Connect has developed a series of personal stories about HIV survivors aged 50+ who attest to leading healthy and fulfilling lives after receiving an… Read more
When Cognitive Impairment Doesn’t Mean Dementia
Alzheimer’s. It’s not surprising that we hear and read more about the disease than ever before, because dementia now affects 1 in 10 Americans age 65 and older. The prevalence… Read more
Mikva Challenge Hosts Annual Soapbox Project
Nearly 100 Chicago area youth will take part in Mikva Challenge’s Project Soapbox event on December 3rd at Jones College Prep. Now in its 15th year, the nationwide program a… Read more
Illinois Higher Education in Prison Task Force Adopts Recommendations for Governor, General Assembly
Illinois took a step closer to implementing a legislative action plan that will significantly improve Higher Education in Prison (HEP) following the completion of an assessment and analysis by the… Read more
NIU College of Education, City Colleges of Chicago pave 2+2 paths in kinesiology, sport management
City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) students now have a seamless “2+2” transfer pathway to bachelor’s degrees in Kinesiology and Sport Management from the Northern Illinois University College of Education. Thanks… Read more
