Author Archives: Editor
City of Chicago Creates Advisory Council to Ensure Input on Chicago Casino
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, with the support of Alderman Burnett (27th) and casino operator Bally’s, announced the formation of a Casino Community Advisory Council (CAC) that will serve as a… Read more
Attorney General Raoul Supports Federal Proposal that Strengthens Protections Against Sexual Harassment in Schools
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 20 attorneys general, filed a comment letter in support of the federal government’s proposed rule aimed at strengthening protections against sex… Read more
Malcolm X College, Chicago’s Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC) Teaming Up to Put You to Work
Malcolm X College is partnering with OEMC to offer an Introduction to Emergency Management course. The course will teach students about 9-1-1 operations, emergency management, traffic management, 3-1-1 city services,… Read more
News Addiction Linked to Not Only Poor Mental Wellbeing but Physical Health Too, Study Shows
People with an obsessive urge to constantly check the news are more likely to suffer from stress, anxiety, as well as physical ill health, finds a new study published in… Read more
Illinoisans Have Among the Worst Levels of Lung Health in America, Study Shows
The Lung Institute, a source for pulmonary information for better lung health, including disease prevention and management, commissioned a national study to establish a ranking of lung health across America,… Read more
Illinois HIV Care Connect Introduces HIV and Aging Campaign
In advance of National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day on September 18, Illinois HIV Care Connect introduces its HIV and Aging Campaign. Persons aged 50 and older comprise nearly half… Read more
Chicago Public Library Announces ‘Maus’ as One Book, One Chicago Selection
Chicago Public Library (CPL) announced that Maus by author Art Spiegelman is the 2022 One Book, One Chicago selection. One Book, One Chicago is a free citywide literary program that… Read more
Destinos Returns
Destinos, 5th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival, Chicago’s annual citywide festival showcasing Latino theater artists and companies from Chicago, the U.S. and Latin America, returns September 14-October 16, 2022. Destinos… Read more
Cicero Names New Queen
By: Ashmar Mandou The Town of Cicero and the Cicero Mexican Cultural Committee recently held their annual election for the Queen of Cicero. On Thursday, Sept, 8th at the Cicero… Read more
Following Belize’s Example
By Daniel Nardini In a principled stand, the Central American country of Belize has stated it will stand with both Taiwan and Ukraine. Belize’s Prime Minister Johnny Briceno said that… Read more »