Virtual School Means Extra Screen Time – And Added Eye Strain For Kids
This school year is beginning in much the way the last one ended, with many districts opting for virtual learning, which means children sit at home in front of computer screens rather than in a classroom in front of teachers.
Back 2 School Illinois Launches “We Appreciate Teachers” Statewide Contest to Celebrate & Support Educators During COVID-19
Back 2 School Illinois (B2SI), a Chicago-based nonprofit that provides tens of thousands of deserving kids from low-income families with free school supplies t o help them succeed in the classroom, is pleased to announce the launch of its We Appreciate Teachers contest. The statewide initiative is designed to celebrate and support Illinois educators, particularly during COVID-19, by rewarding ten winning teachers with Back 2 School Illinois kits (full of 30 much-needed school supplies) for their entire classroom of students.
GROUP THAT EMPOWERS YOUNG GIRLS SEEKING NEW APPLICANTS
Jamila Trimuel launched Ladies of Virtue in 2011 as a way to instill purpose, passion, and perseverance in girls, ages 9 to 18, as well as to prepare them for college, careers and to become change agents in their communities.
Retiring Chief of Office of Operations - Patrol – Fred Waller
Chief Fred Waller, a 34-year member of the Chicago Police Department, will retire on August 15, 2020 as Chief of Office of Operations – Patrol.
First Ever Black Women Creators Virtual Conference Helps Elevate Creative Careers
Join Cool Girls Create for the Official 2020 Conference for Black Women Content Creators on August 29 & 30. The virtual conference will feature exclusive workshops for Black women who want to elevate their creative careers.
THE GREATER AUBURN GRESHAM DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION WINS CHICAGO PRIZE
Auburn Gresham, Always Growing is the winner of the $10 million Chicago Prize from the Pritzker-Traubert Foundation. The project was a collaboration between the Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation, Urban Growers Collective and Green Era Partners.
FITNESS TRAINER OFFERS VIRTUAL TRAINING
People who still want to maintain their health and wellness by engaging in physical exercise and activity, but are not comfortable going to gyms and fitness centers, are turning to virtual training programs.
Storm Survivors Put On Alert For Potential for Scams
Disasters like the severe weather that struck several Illinois communities recently often brings out the best in people, but unfortunately, disasters can also bring out the worst in others who use the opportunity to prey on storm survivors.
EXHIBIT EXPLORES HOW YOUNG BLACK PEOPLE NAVIGATE CITY
Tonika Lewis Johnson is the creator of the Folded Map Project, a visual investigation of the inequity and disparity of the North and South Sides. In that project, Johnson has the residents, who lived on the same streets with similar addresses on different sides of the city, meet each other and talk about race, the city and segregation.
Walsh Construction completes historic transformation of Chicago’s old Cook County Hospital into dual branded Hyatt hotel
Walsh Construction, one of the largest contractors in the City of Chicago and across the United States, has completed the historic rehabilitation of the 104-year-old Cook County Hospital building, converting the building into a dual branded Hyatt Place and Hyatt House hotel, accompanied by the new Dr. Murphy’s Food Hall.
DR. ANTHONY FAUCI DISCUSSES THE IMPACT AND SEVERITY OF COVID-19 DISPARITIES IN AFRICAN AMERICANS
During a 30-minute interview with BlackPressUSA that was streamed live over Facebook, YouTube, and www.BlackPressUSA.com, Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, spoke of the importance of convincing African Americans to participate in clinical trials. He also said that school re-openings should depend mainly upon the location and the infection rate in a given area.
EEOC Resumes Issuance Of Charge Closure Documents
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently announced that it will begin issuing charge closure documents that were suspended because of the COVID-19 pandemic. On March 21, 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the EEOC temporarily suspended the issuance of charge closure documents unless a charging party requested them.
PERFORMERS SET OUT TO CREATE FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN SKETCH COMEDY AND IMPROV THEATER
Khristian Leslie and Ronnie Ray have been involved in sketch comedy for more than 30 years and now they’ve decided the best way to help the next generation of African American and minority performers is to start a non-profit, community-based theater company that can help give performers a safe space to cultivate their creativity.
United States Postal Service files notice of a temporary price change
The United States Postal Service has filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) of a temporary price change to take effect on Oct. 18, 2020.
Three New Mental Health Programs Launched In Illinois
The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) recently announced three new mental health programs designed to provide additional support for Illinois residents.
Sony/ATV Signs Worldwide Deal with Jozzy
Sony/ATV Music Publishing recently announced it has signed a worldwide publishing administration agreement with Grammy award-winning songwriter and recording artist Jozzy.
LEGISLATION SEEKS TO EXPAND POWER OF STATE ATTORNEYS GENERAL
Congresswoman Robin Kelly has introduced the State Attorneys General Empowerment Act (H.R. 7536) to expand the power of state Attorneys General to investigate and resolve unconstitutional patterns and practices by law enforcement agencies within their states. Congressman Danny Davis is a co-sponsor of the legislation.
Owner of Chicago Tax Preparation Business Charged with Preparing False Returns
A federal grand jury in Chicago, Illinois, has returned a superseding indictment charging the owner of a tax preparation business with filing tax returns for herself and clients, announced Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Richard E. Zuckerman of the Justice Department’s Tax Division.
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION IN BRONZEVILLE TO USE GRANT TO HELP RESTART ECONOMY
Local Initiatives Support Corporation Chicago partnered with Mars Wrigley Foundation to award community organizations with placemaking grants. Quad Communities Development Corporation in Bronzeville was one of the recipients of the $25,000 grant, which they will use to help restart the neighborhood’s local economy
