Monthly Archive: October 2015
Where will Manti Te’o end up in the 2013 NFL draft?
Heading into the NFL Scouting Combine last weekend, Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te’o was heralded as a top 10 prospect at the position. Despite his poor performance in the BCS […]
New program for Latino students
Aspira Inc. and St. Augustine College have partnered up to increase the number of Latinos in higher education and the construction industry. This new program, beginning March 4, will start […]
Chicago Board of Education to consider new health education policy
A new sexual health education policy, framed around age-appropriate instruction and medically accurate information for all Chicago Public Schools (CPS) students, will be presented to the Chicago Board of Education […]
Events Around Chicago
March 3 Celebrate Mexico Navy Pier’s Crystal Gardens | 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. | Free The Chicago neighborhoods of Pilsen and Little Village will be featured as Navy Pier […]
SAT and ACT – the admission tests for college
As college decision season is near, many anxious high school seniors look back on the demanding processes that they underwent in preparation for applying to college, while younger students anticipate […]
A guide to private student loans
The federal government offers financial assistance through the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) but often federal aid isn’t enough and students will have to find other means to pay […]
Colón falls in love with character in ‘Bless Me, Ultima’
In “Bless Me, Ultima,” celebrated Puerto Rican actress Miriam Colón (“Scarface”) plays the title character, a curandera who brings her powers to heal to a village when she moves in […]
“Made in Spain” – dances with a Spanish accent
Luna Negra Dance Theater will present “Made in Spain” at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance at 205 E. Randolph St. on March 9, 2013. “Made in Spain” will […]
Sandoval called for Orr’s recusal from Cicero elections
State Senator Martin Sandoval, joined by 16th District Cook County Commissioner Jeffrey Tobolski, called on Feb.26 on Cook County Clerk David Orr to immediately recuse himself from the Cicero elections charging that Orr […]
Excitement and uncertainty in immigration reform
President Barack Obama promised that in 2013 immigration reform will be a main priority for him. However, inherent in the excitement and hope for many is uncertainty and trepidation as […]
“Yo emprendo” – How to start a business
The workshop “Yo emprendo”, Modelo Jovenes Emprendedores, is promoted by the Mexican Ministry of Economy and is designed by E Foundation, Tecnológico de Monterrey and the National Polytechnic Institute. The […]
Larry Dominick wins again
The residents of Cicero came out and voted on Tuesday, Feb. 26, despite the extreme weather conditions. The elections came to a breaking point when current Cicero Town President Larry […]