Socioeconomically-Disadvantaged Students Continue to Learn About STEM Directly from ComEd Leaders WHAT: This weekend ComEd hosts its third immersive workshop as part of its HFS Scholars STEM Program and Energy Academy, a four-year program connecting socioeconomically-disadvantaged high school students to STEM subjects, specifically related to the energy industry, beginning in their freshman year. Since its launch […]
By: Christian L ChaCha M Xavier D Essay Writing Contest May 11, 2019 (Saturday) 10:00 A.M. -12:00 Noon EBG Systems, Suite 324 3525 W. Peterson, Chicago, IL 60659 Prizes: 1st $300 2nd $250 3rd $200 4th $150 5th $100 Contest winners will be awarded their prizes during the PIWC Gala Night/Dinner Ball on June 15, 2019 (Saturday) at the Holiday Inn […]
Jennifer Santos Roan, CPA, is one of the Founding Partners of Adelfia LLC. Adelfia LLC is a minority and women owned business enterprise that provides assurance, advisory, accounting, tax, and information systems review/audit services. Since 11/11/11, with Jennifer as one of its 3 founders, the firm has grown to its current 7 partners (all of […]
Chicago, 6 March 2019 – The Consulate General of the Philippines in Chicago wishes to inform the public and the business community in the U.S. Midwest that on 20 February 2019, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte signed into law the Revised Corporation Code of the Philippines (also known as Republic Act No. 11232). RA 11232 amends […]
By: James DC Doctor: I have some bad news and some very bad news to tell you. The lab called with your test results. They said you have 24 hours to live. Patient: 24 hours!!! That’s terrible! What’s the very bad news? Doctor: I’ve been trying to reach you since yesterday! __________ NINE IMPORTANT […]
By: Elsie Sy-Niebar *VOTERS, DON’T FORGET TO GO OUT AND VOTE FOR THE MAYORAL, Alderman, etc., Run-off elections on Tuesday, April 2 *Preckwinkle and Lightfoot, first two Black Women vying to be our Mayor for Chicago! But… not one of them send their press releases I’ve requested for this VT issue. DON’T THEY NEED […]
MANILA — She’s likely the first actress that comes to the mind whenever a role for an action movie or show is up for grabs. Living up to this reputation, Angel Locsin appeared to have refused a stunt double for a scene in “The General’s Daughter,” where she had to hang under a moving truck. […]
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By: Pureza Ramiro Pacis Dear Tita Eza: Di ko sukat akalain na dito pa sa Florida tayo magkikita, sa Tampa Philfest na nagaganap tuwing Abril! Mrs. Pacis, ikaw noon ang aking Social Worker higit na dalawampung taon na ang nakakaraan. Paano kita makalimutan, Maam? Parang kahapon lamang……… Mayor pa noon ng “Sunshine City,” Laoag si […]
By: Victoria Smith March hosts International Women’s Day. It’s both a celebration of our gains and a reminder of how much more needs to be done in the fight for women’s rights and freedoms. One could argue that devoting one day to such cause isn’t enough. While it’s true we’ve made significant strides in […]
By: Janice Dantes Many times, a client’s mother, new signifi cant other, or other relative will want to talk to me about their family member’s divorce. While I understand the concern to protect your relative, meddling with their affairs tends to do more harm than good. Unless you are paying your relative’s attorney’s fees, […]
Audience approval and box office success creates greater demand for highly-collectible comics CHICAGO – March 12, 2019 – It’s difficult to think of any other pastime that is so significantly affected by Hollywood as hobby of collecting comics. For example, Captain Marvel’s cat, Chewie made his first appearance in Giant-Size Ms. Marvel #1, published in 2006. […]
Delinquent Cook County property taxes totaling $189.6 million on 56,976 properties is scheduled to be auctioned at the Annual Tax Sale that begins May 3, 2019, Treasurer Maria Pappas said today. Lists of all the properties, by municipality and Chicago ward, are published on cookcountytreasurer. com. “I am asking religious leaders, community groups and elected […]
By: Nancy Abiera “I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, [that] I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live.” Deuteronomy 30:19 “The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will […]
By: Veronica Leighton As us women are being honored for our accomplishments, roles and impacts in this wonderful world we live in for this month of March, there are other remarkable celebrations that are not highly celebrated but which we must recognize as it impacts many everyday people like us. These are the following: […]
