National Restaurant Association Introduces ServSuccess in Honor of 100th Anniversary
To ensure restaurant professionals have clear career path goals, the National Restaurant Association recently launched ServSuccess™.
State’s Attorney Kim Foxx Goes Public with Crime Data
Transparency is one thing Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx said she wants her office to always maintain, which is why she recently went public with crime data.
SOUTH SUBURBAN MAYORS AND MANAGERS ASSOCIATION ELECTS NEW PRESIDENT
Tyrone Ward serves as the Mayor of the Village of Robbins and as of this month, he has also been elected to be the new president of the South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association which oversees 45 municipalities and about 700,000 people who live south of Chicago.
South Side Children’s Hospital Offers Mental And Behavioral Health Care For Young People
Since 1949, Mental Health Awareness Month has been observed in the United States during the month of May and while mental health is important in every corner of the world, activists in Chicago have been begging the city to reinvest in mental health services since 2012 when half of the public mental health clinics in Chicago were closed.
Founder and chief executive officer of Rhon’sWay presents a workshop on Implicit Bias at Lincoln Avenue School
Becoming more tolerant and accepting of the cultural, racial and social differences of others can help create equality. This powerful message was heard by parents, guardians, school administrators, staff and community members during an interactive workshop led by Rhonda Thomas, founder and chief executive officer of Rhon’sWay.
South Side Senior Prepares For High School Graduation And Starting College
Thousands of high school seniors are preparing to graduate from the Chicago Public School (CPS) system next month. Some will go straight into the workforce, some will go on to college, and some will go on to receive vocational training. The possibilities are endless for students who have the right support system.
Study: 137 million adults in the United States suffered medical financial hardship in 2015/2017
A new study by American Cancer Society researchers finds medical financial hardship is very common among people in the United States, with more than half reporting problems with affordability, stress, or delaying care because of cost. The study, appearing online in the Journal of General Internal Medicine, estimates more than 100 million people in the U.S. experience medical financial hardship.
Tarver Sponsors Initiative to Provide Justice for Victims of Child Abuse
As reports of child deaths at the hands of their parents continue to fl ood the news in Illinois, state Rep. Curtis Tarver, D-Chicago, is taking steps to ensure that people who intentionally deprive and endanger their children are brought to justice.
SOUTH SUBURBAN RESIDENT LEADING REVITALIZATION OF ORGANIZATION FOR BLACK WOMEN IN MUSIC
The National Association of Black Female Executives in Music and Entertainment, Inc. (NABFEME) laid dormant for several years before its recent resurgence. With active networks in over 15 cities across the country, south suburban resident Kenya McGuire-Johnson is leading the relaunch of Chicago’s NABFEME chapter.
Illinois Agencies Support Point of Use Filters to Reduce Lead Exposure
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicates there is no safe blood lead level in children. Lead exposures come from a combination of environmental sources, which may include lead in water.
Elected Officials ask Governor Pritzker to support a South Suburban Airport
U.S. Representative Robin Kelly, along with Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan and 52 south suburban officials, sent a letter recently to Governor JB Pritzker requesting his support for the South Suburban Airport (SSA) and surrounding infrastructure.
Thornton Township to hold a free seminar geared to improve relationship communications
“Everyone communicates differently individually based on so many factors that we wanted to bring single people into a room together to have a relaxed and in depth conversation about how men and women communicate,” said Ernst Lamothe Jr., communication manager at Thornton Township. “Its time to be on the same side of the conversation.”
Major Financial Institution Shares Insight On What Small Business Owners Are Thinking About
Bank of America recently released its 2019 Spring Small Business Owner Report which shares the results of their semi-annual survey of small businesses across the country and specifically hones in on small business in Chicago
TRADER JOE’S ANNOUNCES NEW SOUTH SIDE LOCATION THAT WILL OPEN LATER THIS YEAR
When the Treasure Island Foods closed for good in October which included their location at the Hyde Park Shopping Center, it left many Hyde Park residents wondering what would take its place? After months of anticipation, the University of Chicago, who owns the Hyde Park Shopping Center, announced that Trader Joe’s will be moving into the vacant space and plans to open their doors this fall..
FOOD HALL OPENS WITH THREE BLACK-OWNED BUSINESSES AS FIRST TENANTS
The One Eleven Food Hall, 756 E. 111th St., in Pullman is officially open after a recent grand opening ceremony held by Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives (CNI), 9th Ward Alderman Anthony Beale, and three black restauranteurs who have set up shop in the new Food Hall.
SOUTH SUBURBAN MAYOR INVITES LAWYER TO SPEAK WITH RESIDENTS ABOUT PROPERTY TAX APPEALS
Every month, the Mayor of the Village of Dolton, Riley Rogers, hosts Coffee with the Mayor where residents can come and meet with him in a more informal setting. This month, Mayor Rogers invited Mario Reed, a local attorney, to come and talk to residents about appealing their property taxes.
LOCAL MCDONALD’S RESTAURANTS ANNOUNCE PLAN TO HIRE OVER 2,000 NEW WORKERS THIS SUMMER
With over 36,000 restaurants spanning across 100 countries and territories, McDonald’s is recognized as a global fast food restaurant chain and the company employs over a million people worldwide, according to information provided by McDonald’s.
Betty Shabazz International Charter Schools Launches 20th Anniversary Campaign
Betty Shabazz International Charter Schools (BSICS) opened 20 years ago committed to providing a safe, nurturing, academically-stimulating, and culturally-relevant education for students on Chicago’s South Side. Today, the network of elementary charter schools includes Betty Shabazz Academy in Greater Grand Crossing and Barbara A. Sizemore Academy in Englewood.
