Author Archives: Editor
La Sen. Castro Exhorta el Aumento del Desarrollo de Energía Renovable en Illinois
‘No tenemos tiempo que perder’ La Senadora Estatal, Cristina Castro (D-Elgin) sostuvo una conferencia de prensa el jueves, para presentar una legislación para aumentar el desarrollo de la energía renovable… Read more
Runoff Election
By: Ashmar Mandou On February 26th, Lori Lightfoot and Toni Preckwinkle advanced to an April 2nd runoff election, as neither received more than 50 percent of the vote. As did… Read more
Chicagoans Tell Chase Bank, ‘The Great Lakes are not an ATM’
Last Saturday, members of Rising Tide Chicago stood outside of a Chase Bank in Bridgeport to educate concerned citizens about the bank’s funding of Tar Sands oil and humans rights… Read more
ROMA Wins Three Oscars
Alfonso Cuarón: ‘This film wouldn’t exist if it’s not from Mexico’ By: Nikoleta Morales This year’s 91st Academy Awards, the Oscars, were an exciting time not just for me as… Read more
Hernandez to Fight for Immigrant Community as Assistant Majority Leader
State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, released the following statement following her selection as assistant majority leader of the House of Representatives: “It is an honor to have been nominated by… Read more
Historic Moment for Chicago’s History
By: Ashmar Mandou In a little over a month, history will be made in Chicago as the City will elect its first African-American female mayor. Self-proclaimed “independent candidate” Lori Lightfoot… Read more
Unplug from Stress, Return to Your ‘True North’
The National Day of Unplugging is an opportunity for people to put down their devices and focus on what really matters in their lives. Mindfulness expert Julie Potiker invites you… Read more
FDA’s Proposed Sunscreen Regulations Would Be Major Win for Public Health
The Food and Drug Administration released a proposal for updated sunscreen regulations – a big step toward cleaning up a largely unregulated industry with much-needed reforms that would better protect… Read more
Stem Cell Recruitment Offers a Less Invasive Option for Joint Pain
Pain Relief Institute’s regenerative medical treatment is covered by Medicare and Insurance Those that suffer from osteoarthritis know what real pain feels like. The pain affects every day normal function… Read more
Planned Parenthood of Illinois Offers Free Birth Control Through Initiative
Planned Parenthood of Illinois (PPIL) announces its new Access Birth Control (ABC) initiative. Eligible PPIL patients can now access their preferred method of contraception at no charge. The ABC initiative… Read more