Thursday, August 31
Unions: A solution to our rigged economy
One of my first memories about Holy Cross Hospital, where I’ve worked for the last twenty years, is hearing my parents talk about how the hospital turned away Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. when he was injured marching against racism here in Chicago.
Wednesday, August 30
Roseland Hospital to Receive Loan
“Four years ago, the state of Illinois offered Roseland the financial lifeline it so greatly needed in return for the promise that it would put its financial house in order,” Frerichs said. “The leadership of the hospital and the greater community rose up to meet that challenge and, as a result, have earned the trust and the high expectations that come with this financial assistance.”
Profiling: Lisa Creason
Lisa Creason, a mother of four, including a son she has custody over, shares her story about turning tragedy into triumph by fighting for Senate Bill 42.
Freshmen At Noble Charter Schools Return to Class Across Chicago
Noble’s Johnson College Prep in the Englewood neighborhood, students and staff were welcomed by Illinois State Senator Mattie Hunter of the 3rd District and Chicago Democratic Committeeman Kevin Bailey of the 20th District, as well as representatives from R.A.G.E., the Resident Association of Greater Englewood.
State Announces October 1 Start for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program Enrollment
LIHEAP is a state and federally funded energy assistance program for low-income families, in which heating bill payments are made on behalf of households.
COMED UNVEILS SOLAR SPOTLIGHT PYRAMID IN BRONZEVILLE
In 2016, ComEd’s Solar Spotlight program was launched to teach and develop high school students through STEM courses like science, technology, engineering and math, according to a ComEd press release. The 2017 Solar Spotlight program incorporated the Arts and included workshops on solar energy, African-American trailblazers and the earliest forms of STEM.
APPEALS COURT SAYS FLINT WATER LAWSUIT CAN CONTINUE
Residents in Flint have been charged three-times the national rate for water, because the city is trying to balance their budget and these charges and fees come at the exact time that they couldn’t use the water.”
INHERIT CHICAGO RELEASES ITS FULL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
“The goal for this inaugural year is to have a wide, intergenerational cross-section of Chicagoans visit a neighborhood and experience a cultural exchange they had little knowledge of before,” says Emily Reusswig, Executive Director at the Chicago Cultural Alliance. “
INSIDE THIS EDITION IS A COPY OF THORNTON TOWNSHIP REAL ESTATE ASSESSMENT LIST
Berrios said, “My office works to properly value every property and efficiently administer tax saving exemptions for homeowners. My primary concerns as Assessor continue to be the fair and equitable assessment of all properties to ensure each property owner only pays his or her fair share of property taxes and the on-time completion of the assessment cycle.
Glenwood Academy Holds 130th Anniversary Pro-Am event
This year’s Pro-Am is part of a yearlong celebration honoring the organization’s 130 years of service to children and families.
Vacant home attracts raccoons, creating a nuisance for neighbors
“The last three years, the house has been very unkept in terms of grass not being cut and one of the level one windows aren’t boarded up,” Daniels said. “They gutted out the house, but the inside interior and walls aren’t in the best of condition.”
NORTH LAWNDALE COLLEGE PREP STUDENTS JOIN MYC PROGRAM
Since 2012, North Lawndale College Prep students have had the opportunity to work with the National Forest Foundation to help restore Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie preserve in Will County through Exelon’s Midewin Youth Corps (MYC) program.
Have A Hand In Fighting AIDS
Soothing rough hands can be a way to help soothe hearts and minds concerned about AIDS.
DTLR and VILLA merge to create a retail leader in lifestyle footwear and apparel
“This merger will allow us to better serve our customers, employees and vendor partners” said Glenn Gaynor, Chief Executive Officer of DTLR. “
PAUL G. STEWART HOSTED “FAMILY PALOOZA” RESIDENT & FAMILY FAIR BRINGING NEIGHBORHOOD UNITY TO BRONZEVILLE NEIGHBORHOOD Honored Special 6 Centenarians (100 year olds)
Hundreds of residents and residents of the Bronzeville neighborhood were in attendance. Paul G Stewart also awarded 6 residents who are 100 years old in a "Centenarian celebration" along with Ald. Pat Dowell, Ill. State Senator Mattie Hunter and Paul G Stewart Center executive team members.
Robbins 100th Year Celebration and 19th Annual Back to School Festival & Parade
The Mayor of Robbins, Tyrone Ward would like to invite you to the Village of Robbins’ 100th Year Celebration and 19th Annual Back-to-School Festival & Parade.
Wednesday, August 23
Ford Heights Gets New Baseball Field
“Ford Heights has seen decades of hardships and we haven’t seen a lot of productive investments in the community from outside sources,” he said.
ORGANIZERS STAND IN SOLIDARITY WITH CHARLOTTESVILLE
“It’s not like silent racism, but it’s like in your face racial hatred,” she stated. “I think these problems have always existed and the Nazis and white supremacists were always hiding in the woodworks.”
JOURNALIST, COMMUNITY ACTIVIST SUE CPD
Some of the recent civilian killings by Chicago’s police included Laquan McDonald, who was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder. Other killings included Northern Illinois University (NIU) student Quintonio LeGrier, who was involuntarily admitted into a psychiatric hospital, and Michelle Robey, who was diagnosed with bipolar schizoaffective disorder, according to attorneys at Loevy & Loevy
CONGRESSMAN DANNY K. DAVIS CALLS FOR BLACK MALE SUNDAY
Davis said during his press conference at Rock of our Salvation Church, located in the Austin community, that he has noticed that many churches lack a strong male presence, which is a major problem in black communities.
Reassessment Notices Mailed to Thornton Township Taxpayers
“I encourage taxpayers in Thornton Township to review their notices carefully and file appeals if they feel their proposed reassessment values are not fair and accurate.
Mayor Emanuel and CPS Announce Record High Reading and Math Scores on National Exam
“For the fifth year in a row, CPS students are meeting or beating the national average in both reading and math,” said Mayor Emanuel. “Record setting achievements like NWEA results are proof that when we raise the bar for Chicago’s students, they take pride in meeting and beating our expectations.”
Tuesday, August 22
Local Youth Golfers Take to the Greens This Summer and Score Big
This has been a stellar year of golf for Raquel as she is the reigning Chicago Public High Schools City Champion, is the winner of two consecutive Illinois Junior Golf Association (IJGA) tournaments, and was runner-up during her last three tournaments.
Monday, August 21
CHICAGO CITY COUNCIL BLACK CAUCUS & CITY COUNCIL HISPANIC CAUCUS UNITE FOR THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CHICAGO FOOTBALL CLASSIC
The Chicago Football Classic’s mission is to inspire African-American high school and college students through their support of programs, initiatives and events that will increase the awareness of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and the opportunities HBCUs provide African-American students in their efforts to achieve educational excellence.
Suburban Police and Teens Square Off In A Game of Basketball
The tournament featured teenagers and police officers playing on the same team for the pride of their town or village and focusing on working with each other.
Wednesday, August 16
GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATES INVITED TO WOMEN’S FORUM
A grassroots coalition of Illinois women will host a panel discussion to hear viewpoints and policy ideas from Democratic candidates for governor. The panel discussion will take plan on October 26.
Thornton Township To Host Its 1st Annual Taste Tourney & 16th annual Taste
New this year, Thornton Township will feature a one-day basketball tournament where police officers and teens compete together on the same team for the pride of their town. Ten police departments within Thornton Township will compete in the single-day tournament. The purpose is to create an event where the community can come together and support each other. It is an extension of Thornton Township Supervisor Frank M. Zuccarelli's Faith, Dignity & Respect Initiative.
Wizkid, Taylor Bennett and Heatwave join Wyclef Jean for 2017 African Festival of the Arts this Labor Day
Tickets now available for September 1-4 celebration of African arts and culture
The theme of this year’s festival is Respect, and is in keeping with the city of Chicago’s declaration of 2017 as “The Year of Public Art,” which also includes the 50th anniversary of the “Wall of Respect.
SUMMER MEALS HELP FILL THE GAP UNTIL AUGUST 25
“No child in our city or state should ever have to experience hunger,” Stratton said. “Yet, considering one out of every five children goes hungry each year through no fault of their own, this continues to be a huge issue which is hard to grasp in a country as rich as ours...” -State Representative Juliana Stratton
NEW SCHOOL FOR GIRLS LAUNCHED
“This is an age where children are still trying to find themselves and identify who they are,” James said. “So, it would be in our best interest to try to cultivate children at the 10 through 12 age range so we can produce world changers.”
THE DRAMATICS Come To TASTE of Thornton Township
The Dramatics is an American soul music vocal group that originally formed in Detroit, Michigan in 1964 as The Dynamics. In 1966, the group’s name was changed from The Dynamics to The Dramatics.
MARIJUANA JUSTICE ACT INTRODUCED
Booker stated the United States Federal Prison population has gone up 800 percent and has had a 500 percent increase in incarceration of poor and people of color, the mentally ill, addicted people and veterans since the 1980’s.
Register for City Colleges of Chicago’s Fall 2017 Semester by August 21
Chicagoans can register now for the Fall 2017 semester at City Colleges of Chicago (CCC). CCC is the largest community college system in Illinois. The registration deadline for the 16-week Fall term is Monday, August 21, 2017, with classes beginning Monday, August 28.
Doctor’s Orders: How to Protect Your Skin this Summer
The summer can really take a toll on skin, when more of it is exposed to sun, bugs and poisonous plants.
Tribute paid to the Jacksons and more at Black Music Honors’
The Jacksons are set to receive the Lifetime Achievement in Music Award, Grammy® Award-winner Donnie McClurkin will receive the Gospel Music Icon Award; the R&B group Guy, creators of the New Jack Swing sound, will be given the R&B Soul Music Icon Award; Grammy® nominated-singer Oleta Adams is receiving the Legends Award, Grammy® Awardwinner Jody Watley will be recognized with the Crossover Music Icon Award and Grammy® nominated rapper Slick Rick will be presented with the Hip Hop/Rap Music Icon Award.
Wednesday, August 9
REGISTER FOR CITY COLLEGES OF CHICAGO’S FALL 2017 SEMESTER BY AUGUST 21
Chicagoans can register now for the Fall 2017 semester at City Colleges of Chicago (CCC). CCC is the largest community college system in Illinois. The registration deadline for the 16-week Fall term is Monday, August 21, 2017, with classes beginning Monday, August 28.
GROUP HOSTS TROLLEY TOUR
“We realized that selling a house isn’t just about the location of where a house is on a block,” Nelson said. “But it’s how the block is a part of the neighborhood and how the neighborhood is a part of the community.”
COOK COUNTY COMMISSIONER DISCUSSES GUN VIOLENCE WITH RESIDENTS
“Someone told me ‘people are being shot in the morning in broad daylight and it’s not even curfew hours.’ But I said there are a lot of young people being shot after curfew, he said, adding, “someone’s child is actually pulling that trigger…someone’s child is involved in the violence that’s occurring in our streets. Maybe that particular child is seeking love that he didn’t get from his home so if we tell our children we love them, then that might help keep them out of the system.”
Laura by Xehar Fashion Collection Launched
Our core is to support a positive body image, helping women feel confident in fashionable and affordable clothes that fit,” says Hadari Oshri, founder and CEO of Xehar.
Regina Belle to perform at 28th Annual African Festival of the Arts Gala at DuSable Museum
Rev. Jeremiah Wright to be recognized as Grand BaBa; Linda Murray as Grand YeYe Just added to Labor Day lineup Reggae artist Wayne Wonder
Africa International House will host their Annual Gala, held as a precursor to the 28th Annual African Festival of the Arts (AFA), at the DuSable Museum on Friday, August 18 from 7 p.m. - 11p.m. The event will feature a special performance by singer, songwriter Regina Belle , The Gala is a wonderful sampling of African culture, that features all the elements of the Festival including food, displays of art and artifacts, African fashion, and of course music.
A Triumphant Victory For Chicago Black Media
The positive relationship the Black press started with Mariano’s just goes to show you that when we speak the same language and allow one voice to be heard, at the end of the day, the results can be phenomenal! It also shows you that together, we can accomplish great things, when we demand nothing less than accountability.
FESTIVAL GETS STUDENTS OFF TO A GOOD START WHO ARE HEADING BACK TO SCHOOL
“My children and families will now not be short-sided by not having school supplies for their first day of school,” she said. “At least we were able to provide the students with the basics and anything else that they will need will come from their teachers to supply them with.”
Parents are Buying Black as Kids Head Back-to-School
The time for students to return to school is approaching and Black businesses around the world have creative back-to-school supplies, backpacks, clothing and more for students’ upcoming school year. The Citizen created a list of seven Black owned businesses where parents or guardians can shop online for school items.
DOLTON SCHOOL DISTRICT 149 SPARES THE LOCAL COMMUNITY LOSS OF A NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL
Caroline Sibley Elementary School, located in Calumet City, will welcome its students when the new school year begins on August 21 with a newly landscaped green space where its north wing stood only a few weeks ago.
ENTIRE BLOCK DEDICATED TO LATE CHICAGO CITY COMPTROLLER
Alderman Edward M. Burke (14th) presided over a ceremony dedicating an entire block along South Clark Street between Madison and Monroe Streets in honor of the late Chicago City Comptroller Clark Burrus.
Wednesday, August 2
INTRODUCING THE NEW ESSIE GEL COUTURE™ GALA COLLECTION WITH VIP-STATUS LONG WEAR POLISHES
Inspired by the world’s hottest black tie event, these long wear polishes provide exquisite shine and the look of professional, gel nails. Featuring an array of bold nail colors, nails are left with up to 14-days of no chip wear.
PAUL SIMON CHICAGO JOB CORPS STRENGTHENS YOUTH
Paul Simon Chicago Job Corps Center is celebrating 52 years of educating; training and helping youth obtain career field jobs in carpentry, bricking, computer technician and material handling and distribution. The nationwide 127 job core center is administered by the United States Department of Labor and is open year round to youth ages 16-24.
Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation Launches Internship Program
The ILBCF summer internship goals are to ensure each intern gains an how to address those concerns through advocacy.
BLACK WEALTH 2020: NEW ECONOMIC JUSTICE MOVEMENT AIMS TO ‘TURBO CHARGE’ BLACK WEALTH IN AMERICA
According to the following statistics, the economic condition of America’s Black community is in dire straits: A recent study by Harvard University found that homeownership in the Black community stands at only 42.2 percent in the nation’s largest metro areas. That’s below the Latino-American community, which is at 46 percent and well below the White-American community, which is at 72 percent.
BARBARA BOUTTE DIES AT 86
Barbara Gonzaque Boutte, who was renowned for her involvement in a host of social service and civil rights organizations died at her home in Markham, Illinois on July 17. She was 86. Boutte succumbed after a long battle with Multiple Myeloma, a form of blood cancer. She was the widow of the late Alvin J. Boutte, CEO of Indecorp and President of Independence Bank of Chicago.
Ralph Leslie Joins Obama Foundation as CFO
The Obama Foundation recently announced Ralph Leslie as Chief Financial Officer. As Chief Financial Officer, Ralph will oversee the financial planning for the Obama Foundation, including its accounting and budget operations.
REINTRODUCES VIDEO VISITATION IN PRISONS ACT
Duckworth is reintroducing the legislation after a federal court denied regulations that put a cap on the cost of inmate phone calls. Now, large corporations have the option to exploit inmates and their families in telecommunication price hikes with no federal oversight.
HONORING OFFICER TIMOTHY JONES AS HE UNDERGOES REHAB
Police Officer Timothy Jones is a 25-year-old man whose commitment to serving the Park Forest community led him to meet the needs of several residents. But it all came to a halt when Jones was shot multiple times by an armed suspect in March 2016.
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS HOLD BETTER TOGETHER CAMPAIGN
More than 2,000 people have been shot in Chicago this year, which is 206 fewer victims than in 2016, according to the Chicago Tribune. As a result of the crisis, some community organizations are fed up with Chicago’s gun violence.
Essence and Toyota’s Future 15 Event
Essence celebrated a new class of innovators, creators and risk takers at its Future 15 event.
FROM ENTREPRENEURSHIP TO SUPPORT IN THE COMMUNITY, AFRICAN AMERICAN MALES ARE BEING LIFTED UP
“I believe a person’s strongest qualities emerge when they’re backs are pushed against the wall. Entrepreneurship teaches you to act with a bit of desperation in a sense, which I think is imperative in order for a person to reach their goals on time and on target. It’s also important for African Americans to lift each other up and support black businesses in their own communities whenever and however possible. Doing so will teach our children, who are the future, how to take full advantage of the American Dream,” ~ Kahil Moore