Author Archives: Editor
President Dominick Breaks Ground on 100 Percent Disability Accessible Playground
Town President Larry Dominick broke ground on Monday, Sept 23rd, on the town’s first 100 percent disability accessible playground, joined by officials from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development… Read more
City of Chicago Accepting Nominations for Chicago’s Official 2024 Christmas Tree
Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) are looking for the perfect tree to grace Millennium Park and serve as the City’s “official” Christmas… Read more
IDOI Helps Illinois Life Insurance Consumers Collect More than $8.5M
The Illinois Department of Insurance (IDOI) announces that its Life Policy Locator helped return to consumers more than $8.5 million in lost or unclaimed life insurance policies and annuities this… Read more
IDPH Report Shows Drop in Infant Mortality Rate as State of Illinois Makes Push to Improve Infant Health
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) released a new report on infant mortality that shows the statewide rate decreased to 5.6 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2021, the… Read more
IDPH Suicide Prevention Grant Boosts Mental Health Offerings for Students
A suicide prevention grant from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is paying for an expansion of mental health services that will make it easier for high school students… Read more
Answering Breast Cancer Related Questions
By: Ashmar Mandou October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and although there is ample information out there, questions still arise over whether to go for routine mammograms or go for… Read more
Villanueva applauds over $420K in library grants coming to the 12th District
State Senator Celina Villanueva recently announced that $424,368 in total has been granted to the Aquinas Literacy Center, Instituto del Progreso Latino, Touch Gift Foundation, and Universidad Popular’s adult and… Read more
Eden Career Institute Announces Grand Opening
Eden Career Institute announced this week that they have officially opened their doors for business. Located 7600 West Roosevelt Road, Forest Park, Ill., Eden Career Institute (ECI), was founded by Dr. Bill… Read more
Dominican University Again Places #1 in the Midwest for Educational Value in new U.S. News and World Report Rankings
Dominican University maintains its position as the top university in the region for educational value, according to new rankings from U.S. News and World Report’s prestigious 2025 Best Colleges report. For… Read more
ChiArts Begins 2024-25 School year with Admissions Open House Events
Chicago’s first and only pre-professional public arts high school, The Chicago High School for the Arts (ChiArts), located at 2714 W Augusta Blvd., celebrates its 15th anniversary school year and… Read more