NEW POLICE COMMANDER FOR THE 2ND DISTRICT OUTLINES TACTICS AT PUBLIC SAFETY MEETING
A recent public safety meeting, hosted by 4th Ward Alderman, Sophia King, and 3rd Ward Alderman, Pat Dowell, featured detailed information on the tactical strategy to decrease crime in the Chicago Police Department’s 2nd District which is now led by Commander Dion Boyd who spoke about his strategy to reduce crime.
Mortgage Industry Leaves Millions of Prospective Homebuyers Behind
“By many metrics, the U.S. housing market in 2018 is on sound footing,” said Chris Herbert, managing director of the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies in the center’s annual State of the Nation’s Housing report. “But a number of challenges highlighted in the first ‘State of the Nation’s Housing’ report 30 years ago persist today, and in many respects the situation has worsened for both the lowest-income Americans and those higher up the income ladder.”
Humana Community Center Offers Free Health And Wellness Activities
Humana, a health and well-being company, recently opened a community center in Evergreen Plaza, 9522 S. Western Avenue in Evergreen Park, where area-residents can come for a variety of free activities that focus on improving their health and wellness. Humana offers a variety of health and wellness programs and plans to serve a variety of consumers from families to seniors to military members to self-employed individuals. Humana not only operates community centers across the country, but they also provide a range of health care and prescription drug plans along with vision and dental plans, according to the Humana website.
Chicago Park District Breaks Ground On Indoor Track and Field Facility
A groundbreaking ceremony was recently held for the brand new state-of-the-art Gately Indoor Track and Field at 744 E. 103rd St. in Pullman which will be the Chicago Park District’s first-ever public indoor track and field facility
PUBLIC HEARING HELD TO DISCUSS PROPOSED GAMING EXPANSION IN ILLINOIS
State Rep. Bob Rita (D-Blue Island) recently brought together two House committees on Gaming and on Sales and Other Taxes to participate in a public legislative hearing, held at the Bilandic Building in Chicago, where they discussed a proposed Illinois gaming expansion that could also increase economic opportunity in the state.
Black Women And Girls Symposium Focused On Securing The Bag
The Congressional Caucus on Black Women and Girls recently held a Symposium at Chicago State University, 9501 S. King Dr., titled Securing the Bag. The symposium focused on helping African American women build financial freedom and generational wealth
LAGOS Unveils First Fine Jewelry Bracelet Designed For The Apple Watch®
LAGOS, the fine jewelry brand, has announced a 60-day exclusive with luxury retailer Bloomingdale’s to launch an innovative collection of sterling silver, 18K gold, and diamond bracelets made for the Apple Watch®. Distribution will broaden incrementally after November 1.
2019 Dates Announced For Mariah Carey ‘The Butterfly Returns’ At The Colosseum At Caesars Palace
As she returns to the Las Vegas stage for her headlining residency, Mariah Carey has announced five new dates from Feb. 13 through Feb. 21, 2019 for “The Butterfly Returns” at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. Tickets for Feb. 2019 shows are on sale now at ticketmaster.com/Mariah
Chicago Public Relations Consultant Launches Book To Share Tips And Tricks
Independent public relations (PR) consultant and Founder of Agency Abron, Vanessa Abron, recently released “Prelude to Pitch; The Public Relations Guide and Toolkit for Small Business Owners, Artists, Music Pros and Creative Professionals.” The book is a way for Abron to provide PR resources to those who are working on a small budget
UNCF CELEBRATES 35 YEARS OF THE WALK FOR EDUCATION
The Chicago office of UNCF, 35th Annual Walk for Education, 5k/10k walk. Participants of the event can choose to either walk or run a 5k course, or bike or skate a 10k course. The Walk raises more than $100,000 for scholarships. Returning as emcee is journalist Art Norman, a longtime advocate of UNCF, since the Walk began in 1983. Other emcees: iHeart radio personalities Bioncé Foxx, Sonya Blakey and Leon Rogers. Guest DJ Boulumaster brings the music. Personal trainer Siddiqu leads warms up.
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.
