Author Archives: Editor
City Colleges of Chicago Celebrates Graduates at Its First In-Person Commencement Ceremony Since the Pandemic
Family members, friends and City Colleges of Chicago faculty and staff along with elected officials gathered to support and cheer news graduates who overcame challenges and a global pandemic to… Read more
Protests Break Out Over Roe vs. Wade Possible Overturn
By: Ashmar Mandou Pro-Choice and Pro-Life demonstrators took over downtown on Tuesday over the recent leaked draft report suggesting Roe vs. Wade will be overturned. The pro-choice protestors state the… Read more
Chicago Public Schools, Lurie Children’s Hospital Expand Partnership to Support Youth Mental Health
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and the Center for Childhood Resilience (CCR) at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago are expanding a comprehensive and collaborative system to better… Read more
Steps for Healthy Aging During National Older Americans Month in May
As part of National Older Americans Month this May, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is providing steps for healthy aging. “Each May during National Older Americans Month, we celebrate… Read more
City Approves Enhancements to Sexual Harassment Laws
The City Council approved enhancements introduced by Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Chicago Commission on Human Relations (CCHR) to Chicago’s sexual harassment laws, which will bring new training requirements… Read more
Race for Peace
Carrera por la Paz (Race for Peace) is 5K Run/walk sponsored by the Rotary Club of Little Village to promote peace in Little Village by involving the community, especially schools,… Read more
Pappas: Cook County’s Tax Sale Returns
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas will conduct the annual sale of delinquent property taxes from May 12 – 18, 2022. This Tax Sale is for delinquent property taxes from Tax… Read more
Mobile City Hall Heading Your Way
The City Clerk’s Office is partnering with sister agencies, Aldermanic offices, and City departments to bring city services to your backyard. From May through October, the City Clerk Office will… Read more
Mexican Independence Day Parade Returns to Little Village
The Little Village Chamber of Commerce announced that the Mexican Independence Day Parade is back and scheduled to take place on Sunday, September 11, 2022. The parade will kick-off at… Read more
May is Foster Parent Appreciation Month
May is Foster Parent Appreciation Month, a time to honor and celebrate the thousands of foster families across the state who have opened their hearts and homes to provide a… Read more