Pending Home Sales Climb 2.8% in June
Pending home sales continued to ascend in June, marking two consecutive months of growth, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Each of the four major regions recorded a rise in contract activity, with the West experiencing the highest surge.
GSU Holds Second Annual Film Festival As Submissions Grow In Popularity
Tickets are now on sale for the Second Annual Chicago Southland International Film Festival (CSIFF) at Governors State University September 6 through 8, 2019
Living Organ Donors Are Protected from Workplace, Insurance Retaliation Under New Law
Governor JB Pritzker signed a new recently that protects living organ donors from various types of retaliation based on their donor status.
Behavioral Health Center For Youth Proposed For South Suburbs
During a recent press conference, State Senator Michael Hastings joined Palos Behavioral Health Professionals, a south suburban behavioral health care practice, in announcing plans to create the MIRA Neuro-Behavioral Health Center for Children and Adolescents which, if approved, will be a 30-bed acute care psychiatric hospital for children and teens in Tinley Park.
LUV Fest Brings Together South Side Neighbors In Mandrake Park
The Love, Unity, and Value Institute (LUV Institute) recently hosted LUV Fest in Mandrake Park, 3858 S. Cottage Grove Ave., to allow community residents to get to know their neighbors. The afternoon event was free and offered food, entertainment, live art-making, and activities for kids.
Black Women Taking on the Fight Against Diabetes
The cost of insulin is skyrocketing and people—especially Black women—are dying because they cannot afford or don’t have access to vital medication.
Hanesbrands Partners With Free The Girls to Support Women Rescued From Human Trafficking
HanesBrands, a socially responsible global marketer of everyday basic apparel, has joined forces with the nonprofit group Free The Girls to help women rescued from human trafficking re-establish their lives.
Documentary Series Drives Change for Global Issues Impacting Humanity
National Geographic has announced that ACTIVATE: THE GLOBAL CITIZEN MOVEMENT, the six-part documentary series from National Geographic and Procter & Gamble, co-produced by Global Citizen and RadicalMedia, will premiere Sept. 5 at 9/8c in the U.S. and will air globally on National Geographic in 172 countries and 43 languages.
SOUTH SIDE PHOTOGRAPHER RECEIVES LEADER FOR A NEW CHICAGO AWARD FROM THE FIELD FOUNDATION
The Field Foundation recently announced 14 winners of the inaugural Leaders for New Chicago Awards. Amongst the winners was Englewood resident, Tonika Johnson. Johnson was born and raised in Englewood, works as the programs coordinator for the Resident Association of Greater Englewood (RAGE), and is the creator of the groundbreaking Folded Map photography project.
Elected Officials Reintroduce Bill to Take on Firearm Violence Epidemic
U.S. Representative Bobby L. Rush (D-Ill.) and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) reintroduced the Blair Holt Firearm Licensing and Record of Sale Act recently to help reduce firearm violence in Illinois and across the country. This legislation would prohibit unlicensed firearm ownership and the transfer of firearms without a valid firearms license, as well as direct the U.S. Attorney General to establish and maintain a federal record of sale system and conduct fingerprint-based nationwide criminal background checks — which could have prevented the gunman who killed five people in Aurora, Illinois, in February from acquiring the firearm he used that tragic day.
SEVERAL SOUTH SUBURBAN GIRLS PARTICIPATE IN SIXTH ANNUAL ICE BOX DERBY
For the sixth year in a row, ComEd hosted its Icebox Derby which allows 30 young women, ages 13 to 18, to learn science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) skills by working collaboratively to transform recycled refrigerators into electric and solar-powered derby cars.
CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS EXPANDS OPPORTUNITY SCHOOLS PROGRAM INTO 10 MORE SCHOOLS
Chicago Public Schools CEO, Janice Jackson, was joined by the Mayor of Chicago, Lori Lightfoot, at a recent press conference to announce the expansion of the Opportunity Schools program into 10 additional schools for the upcoming school year. The press conference was held at Michelle Clark Magnet High School, 5101 W Harrison St., which is one of the schools that has just been added to the program.
Empire Star Taraji Henson Speaks on Suicide and Mental Health on Capitol Hill
“I am here using my celebrity, using my voice, to put a face to this, because I also suffer from depression and anxiety. If you’re a human living in today’s world, I don’t know how you’re not suffering in any way.
Obama ordinance would protect South Side neighborhoods
Two aldermen have joined forces to create and introduce the “Obama Community Benefits Agreement” ordinance that, if passed by the City Council, would prevent residents from being priced out of their South Side neighborhoods.
TWO LOCAL PRINCIPALS PARTICIPATE IN DISTINGUISHED PRINCIPALS FELLOWSHIP IN NEW YORK CITY
For two weeks, Principal Kelly Thigpen, from Burnside Elementary Scholastic Academy, and Principal Terrycita Perry, from Arthur Dixon Elementary School, were in New York City participating in the Cahn Fellows Program Summer Leadership Institute. During those two weeks, they met with principals from other major cities across the country and developed new leadership skills to bring back to Chicago.
Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago Celebrates Grand Opening Of New South Side Hub
During a recent grand opening ceremony, Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago celebrated its new south side homeownership office, 639 E. 87th St., in Chatham. At this new location, Chicagoans will be able to receive assistance with mortgage lending, recommendations for certified contractors and repairpersons in the area, housing counseling services, and resources for successful homeownership.
Hunter’s new law strengthens TANF grant as a lifeline for families
State Senator Mattie Hunter (D-Chicago) passed a measure into law recently to help families in extreme poverty meet their basic needs.
Bayer Earns Top Marks in 2019 Disability Equality Index
For the first time, Bayer U.S. earned an 80 in the 2019 Disability Equality Index (DEI), and was recognized as a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion. DEI is the most comprehensive disability inclusion assessment tool designed and embraced by both business leaders and disability advocates across the United States.
SOUTH SUBURBAN VILLAGE VOTES TO FIRE LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL AT RECENT BOARD MEETING
At a recent Regular Board Meeting, Village of Dolton Trustees voted to terminate their legislative counsel for financial reasons. While the termination was approved unanimously, one trustee spoke out at the meeting to say that they believe the legislative counsel is an important resource for the Board of Trustees.
