Author Archives: Asst. Editor
Chicagoland Teen Girls Race Their Fridge Cars Across the Finish Line at Annual ComEd Icebox Derby Competition
For the last three weeks, 30 young women from across the Chicagoland area worked together with ComEd mentors to transform old refrigerators from ComEd’s recycling program into solar-powered, electric race… Read more
IlliniCare Health Trains Students from Inner City Chicago
IlliniCare Health, a subsidiary of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), hosted a summer internship program to prepare students for navigating the job market. The program was developed in response to data… Read more
Chicago’s Native, Mario Fernando Martinez Is Making Waves in Central, Illinois
After a member resigned in May of 2017, Mario Fernando Martinez was appointed. Making him the first Cuban/African American to ever be appointed to the office of Board of Trustees of Melvin,… Read more
SAINT ANTHONY HOSPITAL HOSTS JOB FAIR IN LITTLE VILLAGE
WHO: Saint Anthony Hospital WHAT: The hospital is hosting a job fair for entry level through management positions in clinical and nonclinical areas. All individuals who are looking for a… Read more
Around Town
Chicago Pride Fest June 17th and 18th The annual Chicago Pride Fest will take place in Boystown this weekend bringing plenty of fun under the sun with national acts, a… Read more
Get Your Summer Glow
The unofficial start of summer is only a few weeks away and that means hotter temps and the debut of exposed skin. It also means you can skip the blow… Read more
Have Fun this Summer
Summer is back and for the school age, that means a few months of care-free fun. And for today’s teen nothing goes better with these lazy, hazy days than a… Read more
Avocados, Babies, Toddlers, and New Moms
From Pregnancy to First Food to School-Age and Adulthood: Avocados are a Great Food to Grow With Along with baby’s first steps and first words, a child’s first solid foods… Read more
Create Your Own Adventure This Summer in the Forest Preserves of Cook County
With summer just around the corner, now is the perfect time for area residents to begin planning an adventure in the Forest Preserves of Cook County. The Forest Preserves’ nearly… Read more
Be Career Ready
By: Lillian Williams Only 44 percent of college seniors feel “very prepared” for their careers, according to a recent McGraw-Hill Education workforce survey. The annual survey attempts to reflect a… Read more
