Americans Fought and Died to Preserve the Idea of America [Video]
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Men and women have fought for the last 244 years to preserve the idea the Founding Father’s envisioned for America. The idea that all men were created equal — European, Native, and African American is one of the foundations upon which the country was built. Equality includes everyone having fundamental rights, such as liberty, free […]
Kissing Bugs Are More Common Than People Know
The Triatomine, or kissing bug, is an insect that carries the Chagas disease. The disease causes about 11,000 global deaths a year. It is called the kissing bug because it normally bites one around the eyes or nose. These insects harbor parasites and transmit them to a person through the bite. Since blood is the […]
North Lawndale Church Proclaimed a Chicago Landmark
North Lawndale’s The Pentecostal Church of Holiness has become a Chicago landmark. On Wednesday, May 26, 2021, Chicago’s City Council approved the designation, keeping the 90-year-old building from demolition. Pastor Chaun Johnson began his campaign to have the church deemed a landmark in 2019. We want to ensure that those who hear about North Lawndale […]
CDC Says Fully Vaccinated Kids Can Go to Summer Camp Mask-Free
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) relaxed its recommendation for COVID-19 prevention in time for summer camp. On May 28, 2021, health officials announced fully vaccinated staff members, and kids can enjoy themselves mask-free. Now that people as young as 12 can be vaccinated against COVID-19, the CDC recommends everyone do so as […]
$80 Million Renters Assistance Available to Tenants Affected by COVID
The City of Chicago allocated $80 million for renters that have struggled significantly with making rental payments due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As of May 24, 2021, those who meet the set qualifications can apply to receive a piece of these funds. Last week, Gov. J. B. Pritzker reported that the eviction ban for the […]