ASK DR. KEVIN: An Unfamiliar, Rare Disease Associated with Heart Failure in African Americans
The “Ask Dr. Kevin” series is brought to you by Pfizer Rare Disease in collaboration with the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) to increase awareness and understanding of ATTR-CM, or transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy, and the risk to African Americans.
Low-income people and others who aren’t required to file tax returns can quickly register for payment with IRS Non-Filers tool
With 159 million Economic Impact Payments processed, the Internal Revenue Service reminds many low-income Americans who don’t usually file tax returns to register for a payment by October 15.
Gov. Pritzker Announces Three Appointments to Illinois Concealed Carry Licensing Board
Governor JB Pritzker recently announced three appointments to the Illinois Concealed Carry Licensing Review Board including Joseph Duffy, Donald Wilkerson and Jeremy Margolis. Duffy was previously appointed to the Concealed Carry Licensing Review Board in 2015. He currently practices law at Loeb and Loeb. Previously, he worked at Stetler, Duffy and Rotert, and Schiff, Hardin, and Waite. Among his many accomplishments, he was also named “Illinois Super Lawyer” in Criminal Defense: White Collar and Business Litigation by Thomson Reuters (2005-2020). He earned his Bachelor of Arts from DePaul University and Juris Doctorate from The John Marshall Law School.
Ice Cube to Black Press of America: ‘You’re All We’ve Got’
Thirty years ago, Ice Cube debuted his seminal “AmeriKKKa’s Most Wanted” album, which many at the time said was the apex of hip hop’s existence
Study: The COVID-19 Pandemic Has Led to a Surge of Socially Responsible Behaviors
COVID-19 has had a radically positive impact on socially responsible behaviors, according to a special release of the Conscious Consumer Spending Index (#CCSIndex).
United Turns Old Uniforms Into Masks for Employees
United Airlines recently delivered 7,500 face coverings to front line employees at San Francisco International Airport and the airline’s San Francisco Maintenance Base that were made from 12,284 pounds of uniforms United upcycled.
‘Churched’ explores religion, with comedy
Crystal Barnes is a filmmaker who creates faith-based content with an edge, comedy, with a more critical lens. She always wanted to make a faith-based comedy. After seeing ‘The Office,” she was inspired to use that single camera, documentary-style model.
Raise the spirit of military veterans through cards, emails, signs or just get creative!
The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) recently launched “Operation Rising Spirit,” a campaign challenging service organizations, volunteers, and patriots of Illinois to raise the spirits of military veterans and the heroic staff who care for them every day at state veterans’ homes in Anna, LaSalle, Manteno, and Quincy, Illinois.
Wharton Institute for the Performing Arts Offers Summer Jazz Listening Hour Online
Wharton Institute for the Performing Arts (WIPA) recently announced that it will offer a month-long Jazz Listening Hour every Monday at 7:00 p.m. EST beginning June 29. Hosted by saxophonist Dave Schumacher, this informal survey of the history of Jazz will explore classic as well as rare, live unissued recordings generally unavailable to the public.
VIOLENCE PREVENTION STRATEGIST WANTS TO LEND EXPERTISE
Tio Hardiman has a long history of violence prevention in the city of Chicago. In 1999, Hardiman joined Ceasefire, then created the Violence Interrupters Initiative in 2004 based on his experience with Ceasefire.
UIC historian elected to Society of American Historians
University of Illinois at Chicago historian and author Barbara Ransby has added a new honor to her long list of accolades for scholarship and writing.
BACK TO SCHOOL ILLINOIS CONTINUES MISSION, INSPIRES STUDENTS
Back to School is continuing its mission to provide much needed supplies to children who live in challenging homes and added something new to inspire those students to excel, Notes of Inspiration.
Imposed Safety Measures By Mayor Lightfoot Did Not Fare Well With Residents
Still reeling from the COVID-19 pandemic, many residents said they did not like the safety measures Mayor Lori Lightfoot imposed last week in the wake of violent looting and vandalism throughout Chicago
95.1FM CHICAGO TO BE BROADCAST PARTNER FOR REAL MEN COOK 2020 STATION’S INVOLVEMENT UNDERSCORES COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY
Radio station 95.1FM Chicago is emerging as the city’s premiere station that is of the community, for the community and by the community. This is a title earned because it is the only black-owned music station in Chicago. With this distinction, 95.1 FM Chicago has made major inroads into the communities that it embraces. With a record of strongly supporting the neighborhoods, the station is quickly earning a growing loyal listener base while taking the airwaves by storm.
Austin Coming Together distributes 500 free computers
Schools having to move to remote learning due to COVID-19 shed light on the gaps of households in relation to internet access, computers or the technology necessary for students to participate in their education.
Pappas: Taxpayers now have more time to pay delinquent Cook County property taxes
A new Illinois law increases from nine months to 13 months the time that taxpayers have to pay delinquent Cook County property taxes before they are offered to investors, giving more breathing room to homeowners and business people struggling to pay their bills, said Treasurer Maria Pappas, who helped draft the legislation
Women’s Caucus calls for justice and peace as protests continue across Illinois
The women of the Illinois Senate came together to issue a united call for justice and peace. Lawmakers from both parties called on the state to address the issues that have led to the protests and to join together in healing.
HISTORIC WESTSIDE MARCH TO CULMINATE AT THE FORMER WESTSIDE HOME OF THE LATE DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR
Westside Faith leaders will be join by a mass group of multi-cultural faith, Reverend Jesse L. Jackson Sr., community leaders, elected leaders and residents as they will march alongside the Eisenhower Expressway of Chicago in effort to bring attention to the numerous disparities impacting African Americans throughout the nation.
Artists create images of hope and unity to replace boarded up store fronts
“Paint the City” is our way of helping our city heal,” said Keithley, a self-taught artists who grew up on Chicago’s South Side. “We want to help restore our community, and transforming boarded up buildings into an art gallery of sorts is one way to do that.”
