Author Archives: Editor
Biden Inauguration Recap
Amid an overwhelming pandemic, Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States shortly before noon on Wednesday, Jan. 20th, pledging to unite the country and… Read more
3Arts Launches Disability Culture Leadership Initiative
3Arts, the Chicago-based nonprofit grantmaking organization, announced the launch of the Disability Culture Leadership Initiative (DCLI), featuring a new online platform created to elevate Deaf and disabled artists and encourage… Read more
Pritzker, Preckwinkle Announce State-Run Vaccination Sites Across Cook County
The City announced the locations of four state-support vaccination sites across Cook County that will begin vaccinating Illinois residents beginning this week. The sites are being stood up through support… Read more
Nutrition Tips for Healthy Living in 2021
The start of a new year is often coupled with self-reflection and the desire to adopt healthy lifestyle choices, but this year prioritizing health takes on greater meaning as people look to boost their immune system and prevent illnesses. Holistic health and… Read more
Medical Corner: COVID-19 Vaccination
By: Ashmar Mandou There is an abundant amount of information shrouding the COVID-19 vaccination, causing a bit of confusion within the Latino community. As we reintroduce our Medical Corner segment,… Read more
Study Shows Online Searches for Boredom, Loneliness, Worry Rose Amid Lockdowns
The number of people searching online for topics that are related to boredom, loneliness, and worry rose sharply at the beginning of the first lockdown, a new study shows. Experts… Read more
Illinois Department of Financial Professional Regulation Releases Info on Student Loans
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation wants to ensure that Illinois consumers are aware of COVID-19 relief options that are available to them. The IDFPR released an educational… Read more
IBHE Announces New Planning Advisory Committee
The Illinois Board of Higher Education is announcing the members of its Strategic Planning Advisory Committee, which will develop a draft plan to fulfill the board’s which will lay out… Read more
CTU Kicks Off Little Village Caravan for Safe Schools
The Chicago Teachers Union kicked off the Little Village Car Caravan for Safe Schools Tuesday afternoon, 31st and Kedzie, to demand that CPS put its dangerous reopening plan on hold… Read more
Two-Thirds United Launched to Bring Unity and Racial Healing
Two-Thirds United, a coalition of black and brown community leaders, was recently launched to promote unity and racial healing. The group was formed as a result of the unrest that… Read more
