The Center For Neighborhood Technology and the Chicago Community Loan Fund were chosen from nonprofits across the globe. The groups will get hundreds of thousands of dollars to continue their work.
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Apr 302009
The Illinois Department of Public Health identifies 11 more probable cases of swine flu in Chicago, and raises the statewide number to 41.
Apr 272009
By The Beachwood Organ Affairs Desk “Jesse White: Clearing Up Organ Donation Misconceptions” – headline in the Springfield State Journal-Register this week * Your alderman is not allowed to have yours while you are still living. * The state’s organ tax actually does go to education. * Diseased kidneys are good enough for the people of Crestwood.
A University of Illinois at Chicago plan to close a Pilsen clinic is meeting vocal opposition from medical students and community members.
Apr 272009
By The Beachwood Internet Smash Affairs Desk “Word on the street – Rush, Division, Hubbard, you name it in downtown Chicago – is that downfield might not be the only place new Bears quarterback Jay Cutler likes to take his shots,” the Tribune’s David Haugh reports .
The manager of North East Scattered Sites, a large development of dispersed public housing apartments on the North Side, has been replaced amid complaints about poor living conditions.
Medical students must reach out to their patients and embrace technology and teamwork, say leaders of three of the state’s largest public health organizations.
Inspired by music he heard growing up in public housing, artist writes play that reminds his generation about their culture. “It’s about falling back in love with yourself,” he says.
Leslie Ramirez hopes her new site, Leslie’s List, helps people find good deals on medications and medical testing in Chicago. Prices differ by hundreds of dollars for some procedures.
some produce at the organic farmer's market The Chicago Green City Market will be moving outside to Lincoln Park (1750 North Clark Street Chicago, IL 60614) on Wednesday, May 6, with a kick off rally for the 2009 season on Saturday, May 9! the Chicago Green City Market is known for having great locally grown and organic produce. If you believe in the 100 mile rule for buying food and consumables or just like the idea of fresh locally grown items this is the place to go in the city. The market grows to a larger size in the summer with the produce that is seasonally available then. The prices are very reasonable and usually lower than The Chicago Green City Market will continue in the park Wednesdays and Saturdays (except 4th of July) from 7 am to 1 pm. Until then, the Chicago Green City Market will continue in their winter home at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum on Saturdays from 8 am to 1 pm, April 18th and April 25th. Green, Yellow, Red, Orange and Purple Peppers Alice Waters makes a special visit to the market on the 25th for her book signing of The Edible Schoolyard, from 10:30 am to 11:30 am. Check out the Green City Market to find some great locally grown fruit and vegetables this year to improve your diet and your health. This outdoor produce market near Lake Michigan in Lincoln Park Chicago is noteworthy because it’s usually a whole-day event to do with shopping as well as chef demonstrations and local vendors selling prepared food from products sold at the market. They focus on sustainable and organic agriculture where ever they can, and in Chicago that is a challenge. The City of Chicago farmers markets also open in May. Get your baskets, bags and bicycles ready. You can find out more about the schedules and locations of the farmer’s market in your neighborhood here at: explorechicago.org/city/en/supporting_narrative/events___special_events/special_events/mose/chicago_farmers_markets.html
Apr 192009
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Apr 162009
Crumby weather did not daunt people from gathering to voice their dismay at the way our money is being used, abused and confused.
Source: Amanda KellerPublished: Apr 16, 2009
