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Spotting Pandemic-linked Scams
By: Ashmar Mandou Pandemic related scams are on the rise, affecting a large portion of immigrants across Chicago that State Attorney General Kwame Raoul held a briefing with community media… Read more
Return of Lakefront Beaches for the Season
The City of Chicago and the Chicago Park District on Wednesday announced 22 beaches will open this Friday, May 28th for the 2021 season. The return of beach season is… Read more
Memorial Weekend Fun
Compiled by Ashmar Mandou Art on theMART Friday, May 21 – Saturday, June 26 Merchandise Mart It’s the premier weekend for the new art installation, Hope is a Light: Select Works… Read more
City Announces Next Round of Rental Assistance
The Chicago Department of Housing opened the third round of rental assistance for tenants and landlords since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) includes… Read more
‘Time for Me to Drive’ for National Road Trip Day
Just in time for National Road Trip Day (May 28), the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Office of Tourism (IOT) is showcasing more than 60 new road trip… Read more
Local Small Businesses Save Over $23 Million on Electric Bills During Pandemic
Over 8,300 small business owners across northern Illinois saved over $23 million on their electric bills since the beginning of the pandemic. By participating in the ComEd Energy Efficiency Program,… Read more
Legisladores de Illinois Amplían el Acceso de Votantes para Jóvenes Encarcelados
Los defensores del derecho al voto aplaudieron cuando la Cámara de Representantes de Illinois votó el viernes para aprobar la SB 2116, ley que fortalece la educación cívica y el… Read more
Gaste Inteligentemente Este Verano
Por Silver Castillo, Representante Financiero de COUNTRY Financial® Editado por Lawndale Bilingual News Al continuar aumentando la vacunación y disminuyendo las restricciones, muchos estadounidenses se sienten optimistas sobre el verano…. Read more
La Ciudad de Chicago y Olive-Harvey Lanzan la Iniciativa Still I Rise
Olive-Harvey College (OHC) lanza con entusiasmo su programa de becas piloto, Still I Rise, designado a proporcionar servicios envolventes y certificados gratuitos de educación sobre la mariguana para personas involucradas… Read more
The Lori Lightfoot Controversy
By Daniel Nardini In a strange move, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced that due to the new media being “dominated by white men,” she will no longer give one-on-one interviews… Read more »