As the American population ages and needs more healthcare — and as the American demographic continues to become increasingly Latino — finding ways to draw more people, especially Latinos, into nursing is crucial to providing effective health care.
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More Latinos in Nursing Needed for Culturally Competent Care
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Chicago Park District Summer Program Registration Open
May 14, 2022 0 Comments
The warm weather has finally arrived, and that means it's time to start planning your summer activities. The Chicago Park District opened registration at the park district website for all its summer programs, including the one many parents have been waiting for — day camps.
South Chicago Dance Theatre Debuts 5 Works with Chicago Roots
May 14, 2022 0 Comments
The South Chicago Dance Theatre is celebrating five years of movement in a showcase. Among those creatives is choreographer, dancer and artist Ron De Jesus. Arts Correspondent Angel Idowu caught up with the Humboldt Park native and shares how he choreographed his piece “Hybrid Line” ahead of next week’s world premiere.
Show of Support for Abortion Rights Expected at US Rallies
May 14, 2022 0 Comments
Saturday’s rallies were being held three days after the Senate failed to muster enough votes to codify Roe v. Wade. Sponsors included the Women’s March, Move On, Planned Parenthood, UltraViolet, MoveOn, SEIU and other organizations.
Hubbard Street’s Dancers Soar in ‘Decadance,’ a Stunning Patchwork of Ohad Naharin’s Work
May 14, 2022 0 Comments
The company’s 15 sensational dancers performed “Decadance/Chicago,” a superbly mixed-and-matched compilation of segments from nine of Naharin’s works. They were created between the years 1993 to 2011, during his long tenure as Artistic Director of Israel’s fabled Batsheva Dance Company.
Tips for Viewing the Weekend’s Lunar Eclipse: No. 1 — Watch the Forecast
May 14, 2022 0 Comments
After a string of clear, sunny days, rain and clouds are expected to move in for the weekend. Depending on the extent of the cloud cover, the eclipse could still deliver an “ooh-aah” moment, or it could be a womp-womp for Chicago.
The Week in Review: Candidate Called Trump ‘Bigoted Racist’
May 13, 2022 0 Comments
Exclusive text messages reveal Richard Irvin called Trump a “bigoted racist.” A new entrant in the race for mayor. Alderpeople approve gerrymandered new city maps. And Bally’s casino proposal revealed.
Chicago Ward Map Backed by Black Caucus Set for Approval
May 13, 2022 0 Comments
If approved at a special City Council meeting set for 11:30 a.m. Monday, the map will be the second major piece of legislation that would have failed to pass without the support of some of the City Council’s most progressive members.
GOP Gubernatorial Candidate Richard Irvin Called Donald Trump ‘Idiot,’ ‘Bigoted Racist,’ Text Messages Show
May 13, 2022 0 Comments
GOP gubernatorial candidate and Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin has carefully attempted to veer away from any conversation about controversial former President Donald Trump. But text messages written by Irvin in 2018 appear to show he has very strong feelings about Trump, and they are not positive.
Welcome to Flyover Country. Saturday Is Officially Illinois Bird Day
May 13, 2022 0 Comments
The timing coincides with the annual World Migratory Bird Day. The best way to celebrate? Dim external lights to help out the millions of migrating birds passing over Cook County.
Lookingglass Theatre Company Stages Bravura, Out-of-This-World Revival of Its Classic ‘Lookingglass Alice’
May 12, 2022 0 Comments
The absolutely brilliant (and at moments terrifying) production of “Lookingglass Alice,” the namesake show of Lookingglass Theatre, first arrived on a Chicago stage in 1988. It has now been thrillingly revised and remounted on the company’s uniquely rigged stage.
‘Chicago Tonight’ in Your Neighborhood: River North
May 12, 2022 0 Comments
City Council members and residents are scrambling to figure out more about plans to move a giant temporary Chicago casino into the historic Medinah Temple. It's located in the heart of the fashionable River North neighborhood - home to tourism, commerce and lots of residential units.
May 12, 2022 - Full Show
May 12, 2022 0 Comments
A new candidate joins the mayoral race. Families hope an Abbott production plant can help end the baby formula shortage. The latest on a temporary casino in River North. And early affordable housing.
Tour 3 Generations of Hetherington Homes on the South Side
May 12, 2022 0 Comments
The Hetherington family of architectural designers worked on more than 100 homes in Beverly, Morgan Park and Mt. Greenwood. A new tour is highlighting some of the homes and some of the fascinating residents.
Rosa Escareño Tapped as Permanent Head of Chicago Park District Amid Scandal Aftermath
May 12, 2022 0 Comments
Rosa Escareño planned to retire in July as commissioner of the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection after 30 years with the city, but agreed to lead the beleaguered park district after the scandal erupted.
State Rep. Kam Buckner Launches Bid for Chicago Mayor, Offering a Progressive Challenge to Lightfoot
May 12, 2022 0 Comments
Buckner told WTTW News he decided to run for mayor because Chicago needs a leader who is “fearless and compassionate.”
Cataloging and Celebrating the Workers Cottage, One of Chicago’s Original Affordable Homes
May 12, 2022 0 Comments
Much of Chicago is defined by its residential buildings, a beautiful mishmash of styles, sizes, and ages. Now, preservationists are calling attention to a style of home known as workers cottages – an original form of affordable housing.
