Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Chicago Public Library now accepts Temporary Visitor Driver's License to get a Library Card!

Courtesy of the Chicago Public Library:




"Effective immediately: We will now accept all forms of State ID to issue library cards! This includes a Temporary Visitor Driver's License and all forms that include a photo, name, and address.

We want everyone to be able to access the wealth of resources the Library offers. This policy change, along with a partnership with the Mayor’s Office of New Americans and the United States Citizenship Immigration Service (USCIS) to provide programs, services and resources to residents who are pursuing citizenship, is meant to better serve communities and provide a place for civic engagement."



The library offers many great resources including:

  • Free WiFi,
  • Free access to computer programs like Microsoft Word,
  • English as a Second Language classes,
  • Citizenship classes,
  • Courses to help find a job/write a resume,
  • and many other great workshops.
To get more info, stop into a library today.  Here is a listing of a few libraries in the neighborhood:

Albany Park
3401 W. Foster Avenue
Chicago IL 60625-4808

Belmont Cragin
5108 W. Belmont Avenue
Chicago IL 60641

Logan Square
3030 W. Fullerton Avenue
Chicago IL 60647

Humboldt Park
1605 N. Troy Street
Chicago IL 60647

For a location near you, visit Also, http://www.chipublib.org/

Friday, August 22, 2014

Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease Podcast





Dr. Larissa Avilés-Santa, NIH Project Officer of the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos, gives an informative talk about Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease to a Miami radio station.  The discussion is conducted in Spanish.  Enjoy!

Thursday, August 7, 2014

HCHS/SOL Press Conference to discuss Chicago Findings

We have had many requests to view the HCHS/SOL Chicago Field Center Press Conference which discusses the findings of the 1st wave of examinations.  HOY newspaper was able to capture, Dr. Martha L. Daviglus' presentation for us to share it with you all.    If you have any questions about the information you see in this presentation, please contact us at chicago.hchs@gmail.com