PEOPLE’S TRUSTEE IS NOW THE PEOPLE’S MAYOR
When Tiffany Henyard was a Village of Dolton Trustee, she was known as the People’s trustee. Now, as Mayor, Henyard is known as the People’s Mayor, listening to residents’ concerns, and working with departments within the Village and Township to make sure the residents are taken care of.
After a year of devastating COVID-19 impacts, and with the threat of deadly variants emerging, NAACP’s ‘COVID. KNOW MORE’ research shows that African Americans must stay vigilant, and informed
Baltimore — The numbers are indisputable: Over the past year, the coronavirus pandemic has wreaked deadly havoc upon Black communities nationwide, and has touched lives close enough that most African Americans know personally of someone who has succumbed to it, or are otherwise connected to someone who has.
RAPPER, SINGER, DRUMMER WANTS PEOPLE TO DO WHAT MAKES THEM HAPPY
Bianca Shaw grew up on the West side of Chicago and has been doing music her whole life. Inspired by the artist Bow Wow when She saw him rapping on Television; and thought if he could do it, so could she. Bianca wrote her first rap at the age of 11 years old and performed it at summer camp to a very pleased crowd.
CTA NAMED TOP LARGE U.S. TRANSIT AGENCY; PRESIDENT CARTER NAMED TOP TRANSIT EXECUTIVE
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) has received the highest honors in the North American public transportation industry: the Outstanding Public Transportation System Award and the Outstanding Public Transportation Manager Award, from the American Public Transportation Association (APTA).
Cook County Assessor’s Office Recognized for Digital Innovation
The Cook County Assessor’s Office (Assessor’s Office) has been recognized with a 2021 Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties (NACo) for its work in moving its paper-driven operations onto more user-friendly digital platforms.
‘INDIE SOUL JOURNEYS’ SHOWS SPIRIT OF PERSEVERANCE
John Jointer has worked on “Indie Soul Journeys” for the last eight years. Jointer was a fan of the music created by independent artists first. He wasn’t moved by the commercial music he was hearing on the radio, so he started to “dig in the crates.” He was searching for different music and sounds that personally spoke to him as well moved him.
Nicor Gas enables equitable economic opportunity
Nicor Gas is committing to enable equitable economic impact opportunities across Illinois through organizations and efforts that advance education, job training, investments in entrepreneurship and economic development programs. In support of this focus, Nicor Gas is making an initial two-year, $100,000 commitment to the United Neighborhoods Equity Fund, an impact fund administered by United Way of Metro Chicago.
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson And Teremana Tequila Reveal The Mana Mobile And Launch The Great American Mana Mobile Road Trip
Teremana, Dwayne Johnson’s small-batch handmade tequila, announces The Great American Mana Mobile Road Trip. Inspired by The Rock’s famous phrase “MANA. GRATITUDE. TEQUILA.”, the Mana Mobile will travel the country, visiting towns, communities, and cities to “Bring the Mana.”
Channing Capital Management Launches Its First Mutual Fund
On July 1, Channing Capital Management, LLC (Channing) launched its first publicly traded mutual fund, the Channing Intrinsic Value Small-Cap Fund (Ticker: OWLLX). The investable universe is primarily domestic small capitalization stocks with a focus on quality companies that the portfolio management team believes to be attractively valued.
Stem Global Action Launches To Advance K-12 Stem Education Across The U.S. And The World
Dr. Calvin Mackie today launched STEM Global Action (SGA), a campaign and network of affiliates that will pursue the advancement of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education for children, parents and communities. SGA prioritizes raising awareness of the benefits of STEM education and providing STEM learning opportunities to K- 12 students in low-income and communities of color to address societal inequities by creating pathways to quality jobs and careers.
SIU ESTABLISHING NEW DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM FOR EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE IN EDUCATION
This fall, Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s School of Education is launching a new doctoral fellowship program with an emphasis in educational equity and social justice.
Local Faith Base Organization Continues Its Mission Of Making A Difference In Young Boys Life’s Through Mentorship Program And Family Activities
George West understands firsthand the impact an organization can have on someone’s life. At seven-years-old, his mother introduced him to the Concerned Christian Men, a faith-based, non profit organization that mentors young boys starting from third grade. He participated in the program through high school and volunteered in his 20s, growing in faith and knowledge and truly feeding his mind, body and spirit.
FORMER CHICAGO ALDERMAN AND COOK COUNTY COMMISSIONER ROBERT SHAW SUCCUMBS AT AGE 83 TO CANCER
FORMER CHICAGO ALDERMAN AND COOK COUNTY COMMISSIONER ROBERT SHAW SUCCUMBS AT AGE 83 TO CANCER “ONE OF THE GREATEST PRO-AFRICAN AMERICAN POLITICIANS TO EVER LIVE” WAS THE CO-CHAMPION OF THE PASSAGE OF MAKING BLACK HISTORY A MANDATORY SUBJECT TO BE TAUGHT IN ILLINOIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS “TODAY I’VE LOST MY MENTOR, MY FATHER FIGURE AND AN UNWAVERING FRIEND” SAYS FORMER SHAW SPOKESMAN SEAN HOWARD
CTA Ridership Jumps More Than 55 percent Since Start of Year
Ridership across the Chicago Transit Authority’s rail and bus system has more than doubled since the start of the year and continues to grow, officials said today, as public transit continues to play a vital role in the city and region’s reopening.
Jesse White Issues Reminder: Electronic Automobile Insurance Verification Program Has Begun
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is reminding drivers that electronic verification of automobile insurance has begun and vehicle owners who are unable to prove insurance will face a license plate suspension and $100 reinstatement fee
State to pick overdue marijuana dispensary winners by Aug. 19
More than a year after new marijuana dispensary licenses were scheduled to be distributed per the state’s 2019 adult-use legalization law, the governor’s office announced the initial lottery and two new ones will happen by the end of August.
LOVE FRIDGE A FOODSHARING COLLECTIVE PROVIDES FOR COMMUNITY
Augustana Church, located at 5500 S. Woodlawn, now has a Love Fridge, the food-sharing collective. The goal of the Love Fridge is to provide food for those in need, as well as give those who want to donate food a chance to give back to the community.
PERFORMING ARTS AT THE HEART OF GLOBAL GIRLS, INC.
Marvinetta Woodley Penn taught high school English and theater for 19 years, she stopped teaching and traveled. She said, she realized something was missing in the girls she taught, and she missed working with the girls, so she founded Global Girls, Inc. Twenty- one years later, Global Girls, Inc. is still giving girls a voice and helping them realize there is something inside of them they can share with the world.
STATE REP. FORD TALKS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF EARLY PROSTATE CANCER SCREENING
Illinois State Representative Ford at 48, went in to get a Colonoscopy and requested a Prostate Cancer screening. The first doctor told him at his age, he didn’t need it. But, Ford said, because of the death of Chadwick Boseman, he wanted to get the screening. Ford received a Prostate Cancer diagnosis and underwent treatment. Now, he is encouraging other Black men to get screened.
