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Dr. Nair Joins Radiology Team at Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center

Lekshmi Nair, M.D., a board-certified radiologist, recently joined the radiology team at Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center (SMEMC). 

Exelon Volunteers, Rowe-Clark Math & Science Academy Students Give Humboldt Park a Spring Cleaning

Recently, Exelon employees and students from West Humboldt Park’s Rowe-Clark Math & Science Academy visited Humboldt Park for an environmental volunteer event. 

Aldermen slam Daley administration in affordable housing flap.

Some Chicago aldermen lashed out at the Daley administration for putting the brakes on an affordable housing bill, while pushing the mayor’s own proposal. Humboldt Park Alderman Walter Burnett compared the Administrations actions to ‘playing with some rotten kids.’ 

Does the Humboldt Park Vocational Education Center Need a Fix?

As City Colleges seeks solutions to low completion rates, will its strategies affect the local Vocational Education Center’s community-centered programs?

Saints Mary and Elizabeth Presents Annual CARES Awards to Two Chicago Police Department Commanders

Humboldt Park’s St. Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center recognizes two Chicago Police Department Commanders with their CARES award for improving the quality of life in the community.

Fourth Annual BEEP Expo Connects Residents with Opportunities

Building Employment and Entrepreneurial Partnerships (BEEP) draws nearly 300 residents to its 4th annual Expo.

Prosecutors to look at officers shown on video

The Chicago Police Department is asking prosecutors to see if two officers shown in a video on the city’s Northwest Side ought to face criminal charges.

Puerto Rico Governor says island’s status will be put to a vote

This Fox News Latino article highlights Puerto Rico Governor, Luis Fortuño’s plan to call Puerto Ricans to the polls twice in the space of a little more than a year to vote on the island’s status.

Renewed Call for a TIF Moratorium

This Huffington Post article written by Cook County Clerk David Orr describes some of the inequalities and misuse of TIF funds in Chicago and provides several recommendations for its reform.  

Saints Mary and Elizabeth Receives HFAP Accreditation

Humboldt Park’s Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center was recently awarded an important acreditation from the Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP), an independent, recognized accreditation authority.