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.”
HUNDREDS GATHERED THIS PAST SUNDAY IN MOUNT GREENWOOD TO CALL FOR A NEW PUBLIC POLICY ON POLICING IN AMERICA
BISHOP TROTTER CALLS FOR AN END TO CHOKEHOLDING AND ADVOCATES A NATIONAL MISCONDUCT REGISTRY ON POLICE OFFICERS
U.S. Bank Offers Financial Support and Demonstrates Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
As we weather the COVID-19 pandemic together, U.S. Bank has developed a single site full of online resources where customers can go to find helpful information regarding their financial needs.
During a pandemic, keep your personal information safe
StatePoint - Americans are spending more time at home, which means they’re likely spending more time online. While their attention is focused on staying healthy, they shouldn’t forget to stay vigilant about cybersecurity either.
GRANT PROGRAM PIVOTS IN MIDST OF COVID-19
In late May, the Partnership for Safe and Peaceful Communities announced its 2020 recipients for its Chicago Fund for Safe and Peaceful Communities, which is in its fifth year. One hundred sixty-four small community organizations were chosen as recipients for a $1 million grant. Community organizations who are grant recipients, receive up to $10,000 based on the programs they submit.
BUSINESS OWNER PIVOTS TO PROVIDE COOKING CLASSES
Maya-Camille Broussard founded Justice of the Pies in 2014. Since then, she has sold her pies to local grocery stores and in farmers markets, as well as operating a catering service. Broussard experienced a decrease in demand for goods and services as a result of COVID-19.
Choose Chicago Announces New Initiative To Spur Chicago’s Tourism Industry Post- Coronavirus
At the Choose Chicago Annual Meeting recently, the organization announced Tourism & Hospitality Forward, a new initiative to accelerate and spur Chicago’s tourism industry post-coronavirus and help expedite the city’seconomic recovery.
UIC ranks 14th among public universities in ‘QS World University Rankings: USA’
The University of Illinois at Chicago is ranked 14th in the country among public universities in the listing of America’s top universities by QS World University Rankings. Overall, UIC is ranked 43rd – tied with Case Western Reserve University – out of 300 public and private U.S. universities awarding doctoral degrees.
ESSENCE Study Reveals Key Insights Into the Impact of COVID-19 on the Lives, Behaviors and Outlooks of Black Women in the U.S.
While the coronavirus pandemic continues to disrupt the nation in varying degrees, it is having a major impact on the daily lives of Black women
Don’t Forget Your LIPSTICK, Girl: Sister to Sister Secrets for Gaining Confidence, Courage and Power
Kae has the doctorate degree, but fears she doesn’t have the skills to apply for a director’s job in her company. Alissa won’t raise her hand in a meeting because she feels everyone will think she’s stupid
George Lopez Announces His First Netflix Comedy Special We’ll Do It For Half
Comedy legend George Lopez returns to his stand-up roots, making his Netflix original comedy special debut with We’ll Do It For Half.
United States District Grants Temporary Restraining Order against Village of Midlothian
United States District Court Judge Thomas M. Durkin recently granted Aunt Martha’s Health and Wellness, Inc.’s request for an Emergency Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) against the Village of Midlothian.
OP-ED: State must craft a learning recovery plan for schools, students
Most of us are on the record that education is a major civil rights issue of the 21st century. A high-quality education unlocks the door to economic opportunity and stability. We carried that message across the state and to Springfield where, in 2017, the Evidence-Based Funding formula was passed into law. This historic legislation forever changed how Illinois funds public schools, with a lens toward equity.
Southland elected officials help provide housing resources
Southland elected officials say that while everyone shares a foundational need for housing, unemployment and a reduction in income due to COVID-19, make paying rent and mortgages more difficult for some. As a result, they have decided to provide resources to those who might experience issues and need assistance.
FOUNDER WANTS TO INSPIRE NEXT GENERATION WITH BOOK
Kelly Fair, executive director and founder of Polished Pebbles Girls Mentoring Program, began her program in 2009 with the aim to impact the lives of girls by helping them to become great communicators. After 11 years, Fair and the organization have helped more than 3,000 girls.
