CHICAGO HEIGHTS COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINIC CONTINUES MISSION
Aunt Martha’s Health and Wellness believes in integrated health and is continuing the mission it started 17 years ago at the Chicago Heights Community Health Clinic, located on 1536 Vincennes Ave. Aunt Martha’s acquired the site after St. James Hospital approached them about taking it over. Aunt Martha’s President and CEO Raul Garza said the payer exchange moved from being largely commercial insurance to Medicaid.
LOCAL OFFICIALS HOST MEETING ABOUT 2020 CENSUS
Greg Mitchell, 7th ward Alderman; Leslie Hairston, 5th Ward Alderman; and Bill Lowry, District 3 Cook County Board Commissioner, participated in a community meeting about the 2020 Census on Thursday, March 12, at the Quarry Event Center, 2324 E. 75th St.
IDHS Launches LetsTalkCannabisIL.com
The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) recently announced the launch of a statewide public awareness campaign and website that provide go-to resources for health and safety information about legal cannabis use in Illinois.
Chicago In Tune Kickoff Event Takes Place On May 21
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot recently joined the Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), and members of Chicago’s music and arts and culture scene to kick-off the 2020 Year of Chicago Music.
WOODLAWN ALDERMEN DIVIDED OVER AFFORDABLE HOUSING ORDINANCE
A proposed Woodlawn Housing Preservation Ordinance crafted by Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s administration has two aldermen representing the South Side community at odds over it.
State Comptroller Susana A. Mendoza to headline Quad County Urban League’s Women’s Empowerment Summit (WES)
State Comptroller Susana A. Mendoza, Illinois Appellate Court Presiding Justice Cynthia Y. Cobbs, State Senate Majority Leader Kimberly A. Lightford, Illinois State Representative Stephanie Kifowit, Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller and Sylvie Legere, president of the Policy Circle are among the headliners for the Quad County Urban League’s (QCUL) sixth annual Women’s Empowerment Summit (WES) on Friday, March 13th at the Chicago Marriott Southwest Hotel in Burr Ridge. The theme of this year’s WES is Women Being Heard and Giving Voice: 100 Years of Disruption. Registration opens at 7:15 a.m. and there will be a closing reception at 3:00 p.m.
Illinois gears up for voting
Election season is upon us. And, while early voting began on Monday, March 2, the big day for Illinois voters is set for Tuesday, March 17.
Economic Development Spurred by Englewood Produce Store
A recent groundbreaking for a new produce store in Englewood kicked off a largely economic development plan for one corner location. A vacant lot currently stands at the corner of 63rd Street and Racine Avenue but will soon be occupied by a series of new developments expected to jump-start the community, contends Ald. Stephanie Coleman (16th), whose ward includes the site along with the West Englewood neighborhood.
Advocate South Suburban Hospital Hosts Name the Robot Contest
Hazel Crest, Illinois – Kindergarten through 12th grade students living and attending school in the south suburbs are invited to help Advocate South Suburban Hospital name its brand-new surgical robot used to assist physicians in performing minimally-invasive procedures.
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Commits $1 Million To Thurgood Marshall College Fund
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (“Southern Glazer’s”) recently announced that it has signed a $1 million agreement with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), a national organization dedicated to promoting educational excellence among students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs).
Chicago Area Project Celebrates 86 Years of Building Safe and Sustainable Communities
86 Years of Building Safe and Sustainable Communities was the theme of the Chicago Area Project (CAP) 86th Anniversary Celebration and Awards Reception held on February 20, 2020 at Malcolm X College in Chicago. The event was MCed by Radio Legend and CAP Board Member Richard Steele and co-hosted by TV Personality Merri Dee and Youth Representative Karlyn Boens. Attendees were welcomed by young CAP Youth Ambassadors and by Malcolm X President David Sanders
PARTNERSHIPS HELP CURB CRIME IN ROBBINS
The Village of Robbins has seen a decrease in crime throughout the last three years. Leaders point to upgrades in telecommunications and hiring of police personnel, as well as stronger policing strategies. Criminal homicide has decreased 29 percent, robbery has decreased 28 percent, burglary has decreased 5 percent and theft has decreased 26 percent, with an overall decrease in violent crime of 17 percent.
The 37th Annual Chicago Blues Festival in Millennium Park June 5–7
Experience Blues Music “in the Key of Chicago” at the 37th Annual Chicago Blues Festival happening Friday, June 5 to Sunday, June 7, in Millennium Park (201 E. Randolph St.) and Sunday, June 7, at Maxwell Street Market (800 S. Desplaines St.)
CANDIDATES FOR ILLINOIS 13TH SENATE DISTRICT PARTICIPATE IN FORUM
Indivisible Chicago South Side hosted a 13th District Candidate Forum that included Illinois State Senator Robert Peters and challenger Ken Thomas on Monday, March 2, at First Unitarian Church of Chicago, 5650 S. Woodlawn.
Clerk of Circuit Court Candidate wants to expand access to justice
Richard Boykin is probably best known for his opposition of the sweetened tax during is tenure as a Cook County Commissioner. Boykin is one of five candidates running for Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, to fill the position which was recently held by Dorothy Brown.
ALDERMAN AND PARK MANOR COMMUNITY SPLIT ON PROPOSED MARIJUANA FACILITY
A proposed marijuana facility in Park Manor, which would be located near an elementary school, has residents at odds with the alderman who said he supports the development.
FULL SERVICE GAS STATIONS WOULD RETURN UNDER PROPOSED STATE LAW
Not since the late 1970s has Chicago had a full-service gas station, but under proposed state legislation that would change next year.
City Of Chicago Grants $700K To Local Organizations To Boost Participation In The 2020 U.s. Census
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot recently announced $700,000 in grant funding for 32 community-based organizations to support the City’s efforts in educating and engaging residents about the upcoming 2020 U.S. Census.
Event at the South Shore Cultural Center Draws More Than 300 Diverse Businesses
The Illinois Tollway hosted a “Seize the Opportunity” information and networking event recently to highlight opportunities for diverse, minority and women-owned companies to make use of the agency’s business assistance and support resources and to learn how to successfully do business with the Tollway as well as other state agencies.
