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Dr. Robert Winn, associate vice president for community based practice, University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System, urges African Americans to sign up for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act before the March 31 deadline.

Dr. Robert Winn, associate vice president for community based practice, University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System, urges African Americans to sign up for …

Published on March 12, 2014

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System's new Mile Square Health Center, 1220 S. Wood Street offers a wide array of Medical Care and Social Services for the uninsured, including family and pediatric medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, specialty care, imaging and mammography services, urgent care, optometry, mental health services and an onsite medical laboratory, and a sliding fee scale for the underinsured. Residents who live in the nearby area are urged to stop in and sign up for health coverage before the March 31 ACA deadline.

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System's new Mile Square Health Center, 1220 S. Wood Street offers a wide array of Medical Care …

Published on March 12, 2014

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle named Michael Tang, CEO of National Material LP, an international steel processing and fabricating company and vice chairman of Tang Industries, to chair a 17-member Advisory Committee that will  will work together on a plan for an improved transportation system for Cook County. Tang is also a member of Preckwinkle's Council of Economic Advisors.

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle named Michael Tang, CEO of National Material LP, an international steel processing and fabricating company and vice chairman of …

Published on March 12, 2014

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, seeks public input on the development of a plan to improve the County's transportation network that hopefully will impact the county's economic growth and quality of life over the next 25 years.

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, seeks public input on the development of a plan to improve the County's transportation network that hopefully will impact …

Published on March 12, 2014

“Since 2011, DEA has opened more than 4,500 investigations related to heroin.  They’re on track to open many more.  And as a result of these aggressive enforcement efforts, the amount of heroin seized along America’s southwest border increased by more than 320 percent between 2008 and 2013." -
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder

“Since 2011, DEA has opened more than 4,500 investigations related to heroin. They’re on track to open many more. And as a result of these …

Published on March 12, 2014

Published on March 12, 2014

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is featured in the documentary, "Chicagoland.

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is featured in the documentary, "Chicagoland.

Published on March 12, 2014

Fenger High School Principal, Elizabeth Dozier is featured in the CNN documentary, "Chicagoland."

Fenger High School Principal, Elizabeth Dozier is featured in the CNN documentary, "Chicagoland."

Published on March 12, 2014

South African artist/curator, Soroya Sheppard is putting on two fundraising campaigns to raise money to bring South African artist and their work to the U.S. for a one-of-a-kind, art exhibit.

South African artist/curator, Soroya Sheppard is putting on two fundraising campaigns to raise money to bring South African artist and their work to the U.S. …

Published on March 12, 2014

South African artist, Jabu will be in Chicago for a March 14 art exhibit at the Africa International House. The exhibit will include a panel discussion on his work and what he endured during Apartheid.

South African artist, Jabu will be in Chicago for a March 14 art exhibit at the Africa International House. The exhibit will include a panel …

Published on March 12, 2014

L-R  Atty. Nyshana Sumner, Judge Alfred Swanson; Judge Freddrenna M. Lyle; Atty. Mary Alice Melchor; Judge Andrea M. Buford; Judge Lewis Nixon; Larissa M. Tyler, Managing Editor, Chicago Citizen Newspaper/QBG Foundation Exec. Dir.; Judge LaGuina Clay-Herron; Atty. Patricia S. Spratt; Atty. Kristal Rivers; Atty. William "Bill" Raines; Judge Sharon O. Johnson; Atty. Steven G. Watkins; Atty. Diana Rosario and Judge Cynthia Y. Cobbs.

L-R Atty. Nyshana Sumner, Judge Alfred Swanson; Judge Freddrenna M. Lyle; Atty. Mary Alice Melchor; Judge Andrea M. Buford; Judge Lewis Nixon; Larissa M. Tyler, …

Published on March 12, 2014

A Triton College-sponsored program that actively engages individuals 55 years of age and over in volunteer opportunities, was awarded a $49,416 grant from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) to help the program continue its volunteer efforts.

A Triton College-sponsored program that actively engages individuals 55 years of age and over in volunteer opportunities, was awarded a $49,416 grant from the Corporation …

Published on March 12, 2014

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the growth of the older population (65+) is increasing at an unprecedented rate in U.S. history. Improved medical care and prevention efforts are resulting in longer life spans. Aging baby boomers (individuals born between 1946 and 1964) are also contributing significantly to this demographic trend.

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the growth of the older population (65+) is increasing at an unprecedented rate in U.S. …

Published on March 12, 2014

Members of the 2013-14 Student Advisory Council: 
Regan Allen, Kenwood Academy; Karina Chaparro, Spry Community Links; Carlos Dent, Chicago Military Academy; Jose Angel Diaz, Curie Metropolitan High School; Raynard Gillispie, Camelot Excel Academy (Options); Husam Haj, John F. Kennedy; Shiza Jeewa, Northside College Prep; Winnie Lui, Whitney Young; Sanel Mehmedovic, Whitney Young; Andrea Mondragon, Benito Juarez; Alexis Murillo, Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences; Donald Rapier, Lindblom Math and Science Academy; Martin Roman, Pritzker College Prep (Noble Charter); Fatima Sattar, Northside College Prep; Yevette Smith, Lane Tech; Crystal Stonewall, Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences; Ryan Stratton, Kenwood Academy; Angelique White, Percy L. Julian

Members of the 2013-14 Student Advisory Council: Regan Allen, Kenwood Academy; Karina Chaparro, Spry Community Links; Carlos Dent, Chicago Military Academy; Jose Angel Diaz, Curie …

Published on March 12, 2014

“This council will have a seat at the table and have an opportunity to make their voices heard on issues that are important to students.”  - Ashley Gordon, Honorary Chicago Board of Education member.  Gordon (bottom left),  was present at the meeting to introduce the Student Advisory.  Gordon sat next to James L. Bebley, General Counsel; Barbara Byrd-Bennett, Chief Executive Officer; (top row): Jesse Ruz, Vice President of the Chicago Board of Education ; David L. Vitale, President of the Chicago Board ; and Deborah Quazzo, Board member.

“This council will have a seat at the table and have an opportunity to make their voices heard on issues that are important to students.” …

Published on March 12, 2014

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