MATTESON ON THE ECONOMIC RISE
Chalmers-Currin has been president of the Village of Matteson for three and a half years. Prior to that, she was a trustee for the Village for eight years.
PIGMENT INTERNATIONAL PRESENTS SAVING DEMOCRACY:
“There are some years that ask questions and some years that answer.” So said author and cultural anthropologist, Zora Neale Hurston. When we look back on the year 2020 it will be hard to tell which this year was. Already enduring a once in a century viral pandemic, the long-simmering cauldron of Black anger and resentment toward an America that has ignored our grievances came to a head in 2020 in response to the killing of George Floyd by police in Minneapolis. Floyd was the match that lit the tinderbox of centuries of grievances too numerous to mention.
ILLINOIS SUPREME COURT RULES IN FAVOR OF THADDEUS JONES DECLARING HIM THE OFFICIAL WINNER OF THE CALUMET CITY MAYOR’S ELECTION
Illinois State Representative Thaddeus Jones- Current Mayor-Elect of Calumet City, Illinois- is now the official winner of the recent February 23rd election. This has now been confirmed by the Illinois State Supreme Court.
Building on the Impact of Tiger Woods, University Park to Name First Black Firm to Manage A Golf Club in Illinois
On Monday, officials from the village of University Park, located some 40 miles south of Chicago, will officially name the CHW Management Group of Columbus, Ohio to oversee its popular golf course, the University Park Golf Club. With that announcement, CHW Management becomes the first and only Black firm to manage a golf course in Illinois, and one of just a handful of Black firms to manage golf courses in the U.S. CHW Management is also headed by a woman, making Sonia Coffee, one of the few women-led management companies serving the estimated $84 billion golfing industry.
City of Chicago Announces Comprehensive Vaccination Outreach Campaign Targeting Seniors
As the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) continues to vaccinate all individuals eligible in Phase 1b against COVID-19, which includes seniors age 65+ and essential workers, it is launching several new initiatives specifically for seniors to receive the vaccine. To date, one in three Chicagoans age 65+ has received a first dose of vaccine.
What Black America Needs to Know About COVID-19 and Vaccines
The new year has brought with it, more daunting challenges in the African American community’s fight against COVID-19. More transmissible variants of the coronavirus which have emerged are swiftly sweeping their way across the United States. This latest trend in the almost year-long pandemic is especially troubling for Black people who are 4 times more likely to be hospitalized and 3 times more likely to die of COVID-19 than white people.
Making It Plain: What Black America Needs to Know About COVID-19 and Vaccines
frican American grandparents play a significant role in the homes across America. The 2020 Neilson African American Report, research found that 5 percent of African American grandparents live with their grandchildren and 40 percent of those grandparents are the main caregivers for their grandchildren. Twenty-nine percent of African American households are more likely to have children under 18 compared to 27 percent of all U.S. households according to the report.
ComEd Urges Customers to Act Now to Take Advantage of Millions in Bill-Assistance Dollars
As the one-year anniversary of the start of the COVID-19 pandemic nears, ComEd recognizes that families and businesses are still dealing with continued financial challenges and urges customers with past-due balances to call the energy company so that they can be connected to available financial assistance.
DJ TALKS ABOUT COVID PIVOT, MUSIC AND WHAT’S NEXT
Duerell Jones used to play around with DJ equipment for years, but it wasn’t until 2008 that he really got serious about being a DJ. He put himself on a schedule and practiced for 20 hours a week in his basement.
FLOSSMOOR RESIDENT SEEKS PRAIRIE STATE COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEE SEAT
Monica Gordon, director of government affairs and community relations at Chicago State University, has announced that she is running for a seat on the Board of Trustees for Prairie State College, Illinois Community College District 515.
Relativity Partners with Rise Academy at Chicago State University
Relativity, a global legal and compliance technology company, recently announced that it has forged a new partnership with Rise Academy, Chicago State University’s (CSU) first-year student success program.
City Treasurer’s Office Creates a Scorecard for Broker Dealer Selection Process
In her first year, Chicago City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin’s office revolutionized the way cities invest in, and contract with, financial institutions.
Gun Industry and NRA Target Blacks and Latinos as First-Time Gun Owners and Future Pro-Gun Advocates, New Violence Policy Center Study Details
In response to stagnation in the traditional white male market, the gun industry and National Rifle Association (NRA) are now targeting Blacks and Latinos as potential new gun buyers according to a new study from the Violence Policy Center (VPC).
‘It’s Exhausting Being Resilient All the Time’ -- Women of Color Feel Overworked and Helpless During Pandemic
While everyone has been affected by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic to a degree, the extent is exponentially worse for women of color. The United States economy lost 140,000 jobs in December 2020. Shockingly, women lost 156,000 jobs while men gained 16,000. In January, another 275,000 women vanished from the workforce. While the overall unemployment rate fell to 6.3% last month, it rose to 8.5% for Black women aged 20 and older, while Hispanic women were at 8.8% and white women the lowest at 5.1%.
ComEd aims to create presence in Chatham
Chatham Education and Workforce Center, located at 640 E. 79th St., opened in January. ComEd sponsored the resource room and funded the computers in the room
The Home Depot to Donate $1 Million to Support Campus Improvements at Historically Black Colleges and Universities
The Home Depot ® will contribute $1 million in grants to support campus improvements at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) through its annual Retool Your School program, for which voting is now open.
Entrepreneur Eric Seals is growing Digifé with a focus on diversity in storytelling
When Eric Seals made the jump from freelance videographer to business owner, he knew exactly what kind of equipment and cameras were needed to be successful. But he was less sure about his needs when it came to accountants, lawyers, insurance and bankers.
From Ferguson To Chicago: New Salvation Army Commanders Make Black History
In June 2007, new Salvation Army Chicago leaders, Lt. Colonels Lonneal and Patty Richardson made history. They became the first African American Divisional Commanders to lead an area for The Salvation Army in the Midwest when they were appointed to oversee The Salvation Army Midland Division headquartered in St. Louis. Now this dynamic husband and wife team has come to Chicago focused on tackling some of the growing needs of disenfranchised communities who have been the victims of a double pandemic.
ORGANIZATION FOUNDED BY POLICE OFFICER HELPS THOSE IN NEED
Future Ties started out with a thought by its founder, Jennifer Maddox, a police officer for 25 years. Maddox was patrolling area 312, which includes Parkway Garden Apartments, and was getting so many calls for service that she wanted to do something to reduce the number of calls in a way that would be impactful to the residents. She said it was something she wanted to do, but wasn’t sure how to get it started. PAGE
