Hungry, Hungry Humboldt Park
Humboldt Park takes pride in their Puerto Rican culture and food is a large part of that. The fact that these restaurants are so close in distance makes it easy for residents to eat the delicious but unhealthy food on a close to everyday basis. The free cooking classes help residents make healthy decisions.
10th of November 2013
Muévete: Shaking Up Health Culture in Humboldt Park
Find out how the Greater Humboldt Park Community Diabetes Empowerment Center is making a positive difference in the Humboldt Park community in getting citizens to re-think their perspective on health culture!
9th of November 2013
Get Fit For Free!
Free fitness class opportunities are being offered at various locations within Humboldt Park. Find out how one community members takes advantage of them.
7th of November 2013
Minority News: Inscripción Abierta de Medicare -Cuidado de Salud a Bajo Precio
A pesar que Medicare no es parte del Mercado de Seguros Medicos, este articulo describe preguntas frequentes y como puede ayudar la Ley del Cuidado de Salud a Bajo Precio (ACA por sus siglas en ingles) a la comunidad Latina.
11th of October 2013
Free Program on Robotic Surgery at Presence Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center
The benefits of robotic surgery are faster recovery, less pain, smaller incisions, barely visible scars, less blood loss and a shorter hospital stay. Learn more at the Oct. 24 program at the medical center.
3rd of October 2013
Join the Fun at Humboldt Park Walk and Play!
This Saturday, October 5, from 9-am to noon, activity stations will be set up along Division Street, Chicago Avenue, and Kedzie Avenue providing healthy fun for the whole family! Free and open to the public.
2nd of October 2013
Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace is Here!
ACA Marketplace open for those seeking health insurance coverage
Summer Fun at West Humboldt Park Summer PlayStreets Events 2013
The West Humboldt Park Development Council (WHPDC) organized 4 PlayStreets events in the West Humboldt Park Community on the following dates and locations:
- August 5 – 3800 Block of West Ohio Street
- August 17 – 800 Block of North Hamlin Avenue
- August 31 – 3500 Block of West Ohio Street
- September 7 – 900 Block of North Springfield
Enjoy Free Fitness Classes!
Free Fitness Classes Everyday! Join the West Humboldt Park Development Council in starting a community fitness revolution. Shake your booty in our Hip-Hop Aerobics, Zumba, Line Dancing and Stepper’s classes, or firm and tone in our Kemetic Yoga, Boot Camp, Pilates, and Kickboxing classes. There is something for everyone and they are all FREE! If you attend 3 or more classes and you will receive a free yoga mat. Contact Megan Hinchy (773)342-0036 for more details.
1st of October 2013
Chicago Plays! Playground Replacement Program Provides New Playground Equipment in West Humboldt Park
The West Humboldt Park Development Council (WHPDC) and The Kells Park Advisory Committee (KPAC) submitted four applications requesting playground equipment replacements as part of the Chicago Plays Playground Replacement Program. The Chicago Park District in partnership with Friends of the Parks will replace playground equipment at 35 parks in Chicago providing safer and more accessible playgrounds for all Chicago residents.