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100 Years of Communism

100 Years of Communism

by Daniel Nardini Just last Tuesday, November 7th, was the date that heralded probably the most dreaded political system ever created—Communism. It was on that date, back in 1917, that… Read more »

Southwestern-Style Meatballs

Southwestern-Style Meatballs

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup diced onion 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1/2 cup very finely chopped corn tortilla 1 tablespoon minced chipotle chile in adobo sauce 1/2 cup… Read more »

Strength Exercise as Vital as Aerobic New Research Finds

Strength Exercise as Vital as Aerobic New Research Finds

The largest study to compare the mortality outcomes of different types of exercise found people who did strength-based exercise had a 23 percent reduction in risk of premature death by… Read more »

Sharp Rise Seen in Self-harm Among Young Teen Girls

Sharp Rise Seen in Self-harm Among Young Teen Girls

Reports of self-harm jumped nearly 70 percent among younger teen girls between 2011 and 2014, suggesting an urgent need for interventions targeted to this group, researchers say. Self-harm, such as… Read more »

Saint Anthony Rated the City of Chicago’s Best Value Hospital by Amino

Saint Anthony Rated the City of Chicago’s Best Value Hospital by Amino

In a new report released by Amino, a health care transparency company, Saint Anthony Hospital has been rated the city of Chicago’s “Best Value” hospital. Amino examined 68 hospitals across… Read more »

Norwegian American Hospital Brings Care-A-Van to Children in Need

Norwegian American Hospital Brings Care-A-Van to Children in Need

By: Ashmar Mandou Underserved children from Chicago’s Humboldt Park area were the recipients of the most advanced mobile health care following the unveiling on Thursday of a new pediatric mobile… Read more »

Pain drugs in pregnancy tied to ADHD

Pain drugs in pregnancy tied to ADHD

Women who use a lot of the common pain reliever acetaminophen during pregnancy may be more likely to have children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) than those who don’t… Read more »

Women’s Issues to the Fore in Gubernatorial Politics

Women’s Issues to the Fore in Gubernatorial Politics

Determined to provide women with a full picture of where candidates for Illinois governor stand on the issues women say are important to them, nearly 40 Chicago- area women’s organizations… Read more »

Chicago Honors America’s Veterans

Chicago Honors America’s Veterans

The ceremony will take place in front of the Doughboy statue. The program will culminate with a wreath laying ceremony at the Doughboy, a 21-gun salute, “Taps” and the “Armed… Read more »

Tabares Supporting Two-Year Property Tax Freeze

Tabares Supporting Two-Year Property Tax Freeze

As property taxes continue to skyrocket, state Rep. Silvana Tabares, D-Chicago, is backing legislation that would freeze property taxes for two years. “When I walk door-to-door and speak to families… Read more »