Author Archives: Editor
Political Sidebar
Compiled by Ashmar Mandou Political Sidebar is a weekly round-up of commentary from elected officials around the Chicagoland area discussing topical issues affecting their communities. State Senator Omar Aquino Advances… Read more
Cook County Commissioner Anaya Releases Statement on Regional Gang Database
On Tuesday, the Cook County Board of Commissioners heard from the public and various subject matter experts on the need to establish due process and accountability in regards to the… Read more
SOS Children’s Villages Illinois Launches Foster Care Awareness Month Campaign
Last week, SOS Children’s Villages Illinois, a 501(c)3 child-welfare agency that serves at-risk youth and children in foster care, gathered at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios in North Lawndale with actors… Read more
NMMA Gala Recap
On Friday evening, May 3rd Chicago’s National Museum of Mexican Art celebrated its annual benefit at Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel. Themed Noche de Encanto (Evening of Enchantment), the Gala de… Read more
Museum of Science and Industry Offers Free Museum Entry on Select Days in June
On June 3rd through 5th, Illinois residents can kickoff summer with free Museum Entry to the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago (MSI) giving them opportunities to explore more than… Read more
McDonald’s, U.S. Rep. Danny Davis Team Up for Hiring Season
McDonald’s and Congressman Danny Davis kicked-off the summer hiring season with an event showcasing recent enhancements to Archways to Opportunity, McDonald’s comprehensive education program on Tuesday morning. Archways to Opportunity… Read more
Community Savings Bank Hosts Home Buying Seminar
Community Savings Bank hosted another free Home Buying Seminar on May 4th. The bank developed these seminars to help local residents understand the process of buying a home. It was… Read more
CHA, Project Embrace Help to Make Prom a Reality
More than 50 young women recently received dresses at the Little Village Boys and Girls Club – along with a variety of shoes and accessories – as the Chicago Housing… Read more
El Programa del Sinai Celebra a Futuras Madres y las Prepara para el Parto
Sinai Health System – OB.GYN y Sinai Community Institute Better Birth Outcomes Partnership organizó una ceremonia de graduación para diez futuras madres la semana pasada, quienes terminaron la clase de… Read more
Texas: Not a Model for Women’s Reproductive Rights
By Daniel Nardini Four states have passed what can only be called the most restrictive anti-abortion laws in the United States. These states are Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky and Ohio. All… Read more »