ORGANIZATION CONTINUES TO MAKE IMPACT ON COMMUNITY
Christmas in the Wards, the 501c3 nonprofit led by Larry Huggins and Everett Rand, continued its longstanding tradition of helping out those in need by passing out food and other goods during two events, one at Soldier Field and the other at Universal Entertainment Center.
IRS makes it easier to set up payment agreements; offers other relief to taxpayers struggling with tax debts
The Internal Revenue Service recently announced a number of changes designed to help struggling taxpayers impacted by COVID-19 more easily settle their tax debts with the IRS
RICH TOWNSHIP TEACHERS WORK TOWARD NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFICATION
For teachers who pursue the program, obtaining National Board Certifi cation can be a rigorous endeavor, but even in the midst of COVID-19, teachers from the Rich Township High School District 227, are taking on the challenge. The teachers are supported by the National Board Resource Center at Illinois State University and the Illinois National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Comprehensive Support System.
Malcolm X College Introduces New Mammography Certification
As the need for mammography screenings remains essential for women as they age, Malcolm X College has introduced a certificate that will provide licensed radiologic technologists with training that will enable them to specialize as mammography technologists.
In-Person Visitation Temporarily Suspended at Cook County Jail
With the number of COVID-19 cases in Chicago and Cook County on the rise, and in light of the current stay-at-home advisory for the City of Chicago, the Cook County Department of Corrections (CCDOC) is temporarily suspending in-person visits at the jail as of Monday, Nov. 16.
COVID-19 Rise in Community Leads to Case Increase in Cook County Jail
As the Chicago area experiences a significant rise in COVID-19 cases, the Cook County Jail is also reporting an increase in cases, Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart and Cook County Health Chair of Correctional Health Dr. Connie Mennella announced recently.
Free Resource Chronicles the Struggles and Triumphs of Black Americans
ProQuest, a company that supports the work in the world’s research and learning communities, has launched the Black Freedom Struggle website – a curated selection of primary sources for teaching and learning about the struggles and triumphs of Black Americans.
SCIENCE CAFES BRING CUTTING EDGE SCIENCE TO STUDENTS
Middle school-aged students at Bret Harte Elementary School have been participating in a program where graduate students from the University of Chicago’s Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering have been teaching them about science.
DL3 REALTY’S LEON WALKER AWARDED THE MARSHALL BENNETT INSTITUTE OF REAL ESTATE’S FIRST CHANGEMAKER AWARD
To recognize real estate professionals who have chosen to lead in an industry increasingly defined by change, Roosevelt University’s Marshall Bennett Institute of Real Estate (MBIRE) debuted its inaugural industry ‘Changemaker’ Award during a virtual ceremony Thursday, November 5, 2020. The award’s first recipient: DL3 Realty Managing Partner Leon Walker.
Leading Organizations Urge Policymakers and Higher Education Leaders to Improve Higher Education Transfer Policies and Practice
Anticipating a larger-than-ever wave of students transferring across higher education institutions due to COVID-19 and the economic recession, a diverse group of 25 policy, advocacy, research and institutional membership organizations recently issued a call to action to policymakers and higher education leaders to improve transfer policies.
CATERING COMPANY OWNER IS OUT THE BOX Anthony Waller has always had a passion for food. Growing
Anthony Waller has always had a passion for food. Growing up, he was surrounded by family members who cooked. Waller started his career in the food industry as a busboy at the Hyatt and is now the founder of Catering Out the Box, which has been around for 18 years.
BLACK HEROES MATTER SEEKS RECOGNITION OF DUSABLE
Jean Baptiste Pointe DuSable was a Haitian settler and trader who had an outpost at what is now 401 N. Michigan Avenue, near the mouth of the Chicago River. Although DuSable’s name appears on a high school, African American History Museum, Harbor and Bridge, a group – Black Heroes Matter – has been formed to ensure his accomplishments and contributions to Chicago are recognized even more.
Testing, Testing, One, Two, Zero
For this fall’s college freshmen, standardized tests weren’t as crucial in determining their selection as they would have been before 2020. Hundreds of educational institutions waived exam requirements when COVID prevented on-site administration. Some even excised the tests from the application process entirely.
Member of King Family Dies
The Reverend Doctor Toussaint King Hill, Jr. nephew of Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Sr., cousin to Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr., and recently retired senior pastor of the historic West Hunter Street Baptist Church of Atlanta, Georgia recently died following a long battle with cancer.
Illinois Department of Insurance announces the start of ACA Marketplace Open Enrollment
Illinoisans can shop for health insurance on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Health Insurance Marketplace. Open Enrollment began Sunday, November 1 and runs through December 15, 2020.
Disposable Poly Capes and Aprons for Hair Salons, Restaurants and Grocers
Hilex® Poly, a Novolex® brand, is introducing new disposable capes and aprons to help businesses protect their employees and customers.
Enough “Say Their Names …
The writings of Ronald Montgomery with a diverse team of seven accomplished authors amplify and relay the messages of protest board-up art and photography as tools for systemic change to achieve racial equality. This fall’s release of ENOUGH “Say Their Names …” Messages from Ground Zero to the World, captures the elevated tone and urgency of expanding struggles for equal justice. The Board-up artwork and photography in ENOUGH “Say Their Names …” comes directly from the protests around the United States. On these pages, incisive poetry and prose expand on the protest messages of the decade—alive, multiplied and amplified in 2020.
ORGANIZATION FOCUSED ON YOUTH TO HOST VIRTUAL FUNDRAISER
Be the Miracle is an organization co-founded by Hassahn Liggins and Kristen Perteet. The mission of the organization is to rebuild communities and end the cycle of violence in the city of Chicago.
Black Women’s Health Imperative Releases National Health Policy Agenda
The Black Women’s Health Imperative (BWHI) has released the second edition of its Black Women Vote: National Health Policy Agenda for 2020-2021. This agenda addresses the critical health policy issues that impact the health and well-being of Black women. It also supports partnerships with policymakers and other stakeholders to achieve health equity.
