What You Need to Know to Get Your Alcohol Server Certification

Alcohol server certification is crucial for anyone working in the service industry where alcohol is served. This certification ensures that servers understand the laws and responsibilities associated with serving alcohol. It …

How Do I Prepare for My First Appointment With a Divorce Lawyer?

Going through a divorce is undoubtedly one of the most challenging experiences a person can face, and hiring a divorce lawyer is often the first step toward resolving the legal and …

The Top Signs of a Good Lawyer

When considering legal representation, identifying the signs of a good lawyer is crucial in ensuring successful outcomes for your legal issues. Whether you are seeking a family lawyer for custody disputes …

Despite Warnings That Federal Funding Could Be Withheld, Dozens of Chicago Students Opted Out of the PARCC Test

At the beginning of March, Chicago School District 109 Superintendent Mike Lubelfeld posted a video on YouTube urging parents and students to take the controversial standardized PARCC (Partnership for Assessment of …

Under Armour Opens Retail Location in Luxurious Chicago Shopping District

Sports gear brand Under Armour has opened its flashiest store to date on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile, one of the city’s most exclusive shopping areas. The store, which the company is calling …

Under Armour Opens Flagship Store in Chicago

One of the biggest names in athletic wear finally opened their flagship store in Chicago last week. The new store is not only the largest that the company has, but it …

Geofeedia Announces Plans To Expand Business in Chicago Area After Raising Additional $3 Million in Funding

Just a few years after launching its social media services for businesses struggling to adapt to the digital age, Chicago-based tech company Geofeedia has announced that it has raised a total …

Illinois Attempting to Ban Heinous Act of Conversion Therapy

Conversion therapy, a widely used practice that attempts to “cure” a person identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or gender dysphoric, has been called a heinous and dangerous thing to do to …

Vietnam Veteran Paints Tribute to Fallen Soldiers on His Fence to Ward Off Graffiti Vandals

Graffiti is a huge problem in many urban areas. In Chicago, one resident decided to fight graffiti with more graffiti. The Chicago Sun-Times reports that Dave Prawdzik, a 66-year-old Vietnam veteran, …

Chicago Shooting Victim Smiles Again, 10 Years After Losing Teeth

In 2006, nine-year-old Marcus Norris was sitting in his family’ living room, watching TV and eating ice cream with his brothers, when the unthinkable happened: a stray bullet shot through the …

Chicago-Area Woman Receives First “Smart Ankle” Prosthetic Controlled by App

A Chicago-area woman has become the first in the world to fitted for a Triton “smart ankle,” a prosthetic that she can adjust using a smartphone app. Vernita Jefferson, 73, is …

Chicago’s West Side Fraternite Nuns Receive Major Donations After Church Boilers Die

A group of Fraternite Notre Dame nuns living in and serving Chicago’s West Side just received a major blessing after the church’s two main boilers died — one on Ash Wednesday, …

Early Fertility Check Ups Help Young Women With Future Family Planning Decisions

Getting older ain’t what it used to be, with some now calling 40 the new 30 or even 20. However, the nips and tucks that may be effective in taking years …