Pappas: Get an early look at next year’s property taxes; Download your bill at cookcountytreasurer.com.
Next year’s First Installment Cook County property tax bills are available at cookcountytreasurer.com so that property owners can make payments before the end of this year or plan their finances for 2021, Treasurer Maria Pappas said today.
Vaseline® Launches ‘Equitable Skincare for All’ in Partnership with Regina King
For the last 150 years, Vaseline® has been committed to helping heal skin everywhere, but this goal can’t be achieved if part of the Vaseline® community doesn’t have access to equal care due to systemic racism.
Alliance seeks to provide legal services to those with cannabis convictions
On January 1, 2020, Cannabis Possession and Consumption was legalized in the state of Illinois. Part of the legislation included a path for those with cannabis conviction to get their records expunged.
IN THE MIDST OF PANDEMIC, FAMILY BUSINESS FLOURISHES
Uncle Remus Saucy Fried Chicken has been in Chicago for more than 50 years. It all started with the location at Central Avenue and Madison Street on the city’s West side by Charmaine Ricketts’ parents.
Women More Likely to Face Housing Insecurity in Pandemic-Led Recession
The pandemic-led recession is disproportionately hurting women in the workforce and is more likely to threaten their housing security.
ORGANIZATION SEEKS TO EMPOWER YOUNG WOMEN TO BE HEALTHY, OPTIMISTIC AND OUTSTANDING
Chez Smith worked in public health for more than 15 years. While she served as the administrator of the family planning clinic, she realized there were a lot of young girls coming in repeatedly for sexually transmitted infections and unintended pregnancies.
PRSA Chicago Launches Michelle Flowers Diversity Fellowship
The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Chicago, one of the country’s largest chapters, has announced the launch of the PRSA Chicago Michelle Flowers Diversity Fellowship.
New Report Reveals Deep Social Inequities in Counties Hard Hit by Alzheimer’s Disease Among Blacks and Latinos
A new report is highlighting the effects of where people live on their brain health, finding deep social inequities in counties most highly impacted by Alzheimer’s disease among Latinos and Blacks.
Radio Host Cayman Kelly Proudly Announces His Achievement As the First African-American Voice of ESPN Radio
Regarded, best-selling author and entertainment voice-over artist veteran of 20 years, Cayman Kelly recently celebrated his continued collaboration with ESPN Sports as the first African-American voice of ESPN Radio, reaching millions of sports fans nationwide.
10 lawsuits over COVID-19 restrictions merged in Sangamon County court
Springfield – The Illinois Supreme Court agreed to combine 10 lawsuits challenging indoor dining bans across the state with existing cases in Sangamon County that raise the same legal questions.
STUDENTS GET TUITION FULLY PAID TO UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO
Zenin Miller, a student at Walter Payton College Prep, is one of two students who will have their tuition fully paid for at the University of Chicago. Miller, a Hyde Park resident - whose mother is a nurse at the University of Chicago Medical Center - also participated in the University of Chicago’s Maroon Tutor Math program.
MCDONALD’S USA LAUNCHES NEW MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
McDonald’s USA has launched the Black & Positively Golden Mentors program. The mentorship program will pair industry leaders with up-and-coming changemakers from the same field. The goal of the program is to provide access and leadership opportunities to young people and connect them with industry experts.
Three COVID-19 clinical trials for blood clot prevention launched
The University of Illinois Chicago will conduct three clinical trials for studying blood clot prevention in patients with COVID-19.
The SCLC SEEKS MEETING WITH NIELSEN TO HELP MEDIATE CHARGES OF RACISM AND DISCRIMINATION
Concerned that some global corporations are retreating on efforts to address racism and discrimination in the workplace, Dr. Charles Steele, Jr., president and CEO of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), announced today that he will seek a meeting with top executives at Nielsen to help mediate a discrimination lawsuit filed by Cheryl Grace, one of its long-term, senior Black female executives.
Free Thanksgiving Meals for Chicago’s Neediest Residents
As Covid-19 continues to spiral out of control across Chicago, the impact of the pandemic is having a dire effect on Chicago residents who are already grappling with surging crime, unemployment, poverty, physical and mental health trauma, homelessness and educational barriers. Even if they desire to gather safely for a Thanksgiving meal, a growing number of families cannot, because they simply do not have the financial means to do so.
DESSERTS FOR THANKSGIVING
Thanksgiving is here and while gathering together for the holiday isn’t recommended, a dinner with immediate family members in your household, should end with dessert. Even in a pandemic, some family traditions are important and help maintain a sense of normalcy.
EATERY HAS FOLLOWING OF VEGANS, VEGETARIANS AND FLEXITARIANS
Vegans and vegetarians have more and more options for dining out these days. One of those options is Can’t Believe It’s Not Meat, located at 1368 ½ E. 53rd St., in Hyde Park.
CHICAGO STATE UNIVERSITY RECEIVES GRANT TO FURTHER QUANTUM EDUCATION
A new STEM initiative will enable Chicago State University and other universities to have a bigger impact when it comes to diversity in Quantum Information Science and Technology.
