Author Archives: Editor
Memorial Day Fun
By: Ashmar Mandou We enter the unofficial start of summer in Chicago with outdoor music festivals, firework displays, numerous parades, and movies in the park. If you are still scrambling… Read more
Rep. Hernandez Seeking Applicants for Internships
To encourage civic engagement and service to others, the office of state Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, is accepting applications for paid summer internships. “An internship in my office is… Read more
Sheriff’s Office’s Community Resource Center Serves as Bridge to Connect Teens to Mental Health Services
As the number of juveniles in need of mental health services continues to increase, the Cook County Sheriff’s Office wants to remind teens and their loved ones that the Sheriff’s… Read more
CDPH Releases ‘Bringing Baby Home’ Book for Parents, Families
Bringing home a baby is the start of a lifetime journey – but one without a roadmap for new parents. The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) is bridging that… Read more
Local McDonald’s Owner/Operator Organization kicks-off Education Initiative in East Chicago
McDonald’s Owner/Operator, Jack Lubeznik announced the Lubeznik Family Restaurants (LFR) Community Education Initiative and Phase One of art classes designed to help and encourage youngsters to develop their artistic skills… Read more
Changeover from COVID-19 Individual Contact Tracing Calls Begins June
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced it is shifting its COVID-19 contact tracing efforts and individual case investigation telephone calls to focus on a more strategic approach of… Read more
ComEd EV Rally Returns
After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, ComEd is excited to introduce its latest summer STEM program, the ComEd EV Rally! Young women in Illinois can now apply to… Read more
Treasurer Frerichs Expands Access to Higher Education
On May 29, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs’ office will celebrate ‘529 Day’ to increase awareness of the state’s highly-rated 529 College Savings plans – Bright Start and Bright Directions… Read more
New Legislation Protecting Illinoisans with Disabilities in Housing, State Government
Governor JB Pritzker signed HB2775 and SB180 into law, expanding protections for Illinoisans with disabilities in state government and housing. HB2775 amends the Illinois Human Rights Act to ban discrimination… Read more
New Ownership of The Xquina Incubator and Café
The Little Village Community Foundation (LVCF) and the Little Village Chamber of Commerce (LVCC) announced the consolidation of ownership interests of the planned Xquina Incubator and Café. Effective immediately, the… Read more
