Reassessment Notices Mailed to West Township Taxpayers
Cook County Assessor Joseph Berrios has announced that reassessment notices have been mailed to over 44,000 single-family and 27,000 condominium homeowners in West Township. Reassessment notices contain proposed values for property Tax Year 2018, which will be reflected on Second-Installment Tax Bills to be mailed and due in the summer of 2019.
CHICAGO TO HOST SPECTACULAR WEEKEND OF MARINE MOTORSPORT
This weekend of September 1, Chicago’s 31st Street Harbor is set to throw up some challenges and turn up the heat on the P1 AquaX as the US series continues. This weekend will mark the penultimate event on the US series calendar, which has already visited the likes of Miami, FL., St Pete Beach FL, and most recently, Whiting, IN. It will also see the conclusion of the 2018 North East region series. Spectators can catch the action from both the amateur and pro enduro classes starting at 10:00am Saturday morning. One local rider who knows the Chicago 31st Street Harbor area like the back of his hand is Dean Harrison
“We’ve Got Game!”
Soldier Field was the scene of the first ‘scrimmage’ of the college football season when supporters of both Miles College and Morehouse College joined sponsors, elected officials, community leaders and clergy at the Chicago Football Classic (CFC) press conference on Monday
Legendary Attorney James Montgomery Sr. Featured Author at African Festival of the Arts
Attorney James Montgomery Sr. will autograph copies of his debut biography Full Circle: Race, Law & Justice, co-authored by Walter M. Perkins and Michelle Thompson and published by Third World Press Foundation, on Saturday, September 1, from 1:00-2:00PM in the Author & Book Pavilion at the African Festival of the Arts. Montgomery has conducted several book signings over the past few months, sharing stories from the book, which is set against the racialized backdrop of Chicago and America over the last 60 years. Full Circle covers some of the top cases – like Hampton, El Rukns, Medley, Haggerty.
14TH ANNUAL SILAS PURNELL COLLEGE EXPO WILL TAKE PLACE IN SEPTEMBER
The Chesterfield Community Council will host their 14th Annual Silas Purnell College Expo at the Tuley Park Field House, near the corner of E. 90th St. and King Dr., on Sept. 8. The free event was created to expose students to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) nationwide as well as universities throughout Illinois.
Day of Action Held In South Shore To Create A Community Needs Assessment
A local initiative, The I Project, recently organized a Day of Action where Chicago volunteers met at Bouchet Elementary Math and Science Academy and then went door-to-door in South Shore to get direct input from residents on what would make their community more sustainable.”
The Duchess Of Cyber Security: Making Impacts In The Industry
When you think of cyber security, the prevention of computer hacking, and protection of digital assets comes to mind. After the recent digital hacks of companies such as Yahoo, Equifax, Target and JP Morgan Chase, it is obvious that this reoccurring security issue could use a major reevaluation by some of the brightest minds and experts. One woman making a massive impact in this field is Dr. Chanel Suggs.
Career Coach Gives Advice On How To Prepare For a Career Change Or Promotion
Career Coach, Success Mentor and Speaker, Lakrisha Davis, recently visited the Chicago Citizen Newspaper to talk about her work and share some of her tips and tricks for making a career transition.
FIRST TECHNOLOGY IN THE PARK EVENT HELD AT COLUMBUS PARK
Congressman Danny Davis in collaboration with the Austin Peoples Actions Center and the Chicago Park District recently held the first Technology in the Park event at Columbus Park, 5801 W. Jackson Blvd., where students and adults learned about coding, robotics, cellphone repair, music/video production and technology career paths.
Black Church to Assemble for “Call to Conscience — Day of Action” Across from White House
Black denominational and faith leaders have scheduled a “Call to Conscience — Day of Action” for September 5th and 6th in Washington DC, the nation’s capital. “We are calling pastors, congregants, and citizens from across the country to join us in Washington DC on September 5th and 6th, as we call the nation to conscience. Additionally, Sunday, September 2nd is designated as ‘Social Justice Sunday.’ We are asking every pastor to preach a sermon related to social justice,” said Bishop Reginald Jackson, president of the Bishops Council of the African Methodist Episcopal Church.
Illinois Labor Leader to Receive World Peace Prize
For the first time in history, an Illinois resident will be honored with the World Peace Prize. The World Peace Prize Awarding Council (WPPAC) recently announced that Michael T. Carrigan president of the Illinois AFL-CIO will receive the prestigious prize of “Roving Ambassador for Peace.”
ELLAbration with the Chicago Jazz Orchestra
Let the holiday ELLAbration begin! Dee Alexander joins the Chicago Jazz Orchestra for a festive set of Ella Fitzgerald’s favorite holiday songs, paired with the CJO”s annual Nutcracker Suite, Duke Ellington’s iconic 1960 holiday album featuring jazz interpretations of Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” by Ellington and Billy Strayhorn. Ella…Ellington…don’t miss Chicago’s jazziest holiday tradition, an evening of live music sure to put audiences in the holiday spirit.
APARTMENT RESIDENTS VOICE THEIR CONCERNS ABOUT LIVING CONDITIONS
Residents of the Indian Trail Apartments, located on 221 E. 121st St. in West Pullman, recently held a press conference in front of the building to speak about their concerns and alleged declining living conditions in the building.
BLOOM TRAIL HIGH SCHOOL CUTS RIBBON ON IMPROVED SARFF FIELD
A ribbon cutting ceremony was recently held to officially open Bloom Trail High School’s new and improved Sarff Field. During the summer construction, a new eye-catching blue synthetic turf was installed on the football field, the track was resurfaced, and the track event areas, including the high jump, long jump, triple jump, shot put and discus areas, were all upgraded.
Rashard Johnson named as President of Advocate South Suburban and Advocate Trinity Hospitals
Advocate Trinity Hospital, part of Advocate Aurora Health, has appointed Rashard Johnson as president of both Advocate South Suburban Hospital, in Hazel Crest, Ill., and Advocate Trinity Hospital, in Chicago, following a nationwide executive search.
SOUTH SUBURBAN COLLEGE NAMES FIRST-EVER FEMALE PRESIDENT
A recent vote by the South Suburban College (SSC) Board of Trustees unanimously appointed Dr. Lynette Stokes, the current Vice President of Academic Services at SSC, as the next college president and on Oct. 1, she will assume her role as the first woman President is SSC’s history.
Community Programs Accelerator Now Accepting Applications
The University of Chicago’s Community Programs Accelerator is currently accepting applications for this year’s program cycle. The initiative supports non-profit organizations that are based in, or serve, Chicago’s Douglas, Grand Boulevard, Greater Grand Crossing, Hyde Park, Kenwood, Oakland, South Shore, Washington Park, and Woodlawn neighborhoods.
Cosmopolitan and Gina Concepts Join Forces to Launch New Cosmetic Accessories Line
Hearst magazines recently announced a licensing agreement with Gina Concepts, a subsidiary of Gina Group, to develop its first Cosmopolitan-branded cosmetic bags and accessories line.
A CJO Salute to Nancy Wilson
The Chicago Jazz Orchestra (CJO), under the direction of Jeff Lindberg, is turning 40 in 2018, marking four decades as Chicago’s longest running professional jazz orchestra.
