Illinois Politicians Address Chicago Gun Violence
“I’ve met a lot of parents who lost their kids and we all share the same look of despair and we’re looking for someone to speak out,” Pendleton said. “Kennedy has a passion to stand against the NRA who is fighting tirelessly to keep guns on our streets.”
SouthShore Library Hosts Book Club
The novel “Behold the Dreamers” deals with marriage, immigration, class, race, and the trapdoors in the American Dream and dives into the story of a young Cameroonian couple who tried to establish a new life in New York until the Great Recession upends the economy, according to CPL.
Cook County Sheriff Department Hands out 911 Cell Phones to Seniors
“We know sometimes you want to call 911 and tell them what you see,” Walsh said. “These phones have no connection to you or any individual that would dial 911 [from the phone]. For many years, we’ve given the phones to victims of domestic violence.”
Village of Flossmoor Will Use MLK Day For Service Projects
“The day of service is for all ages, but we find that it becomes a family event, a lot of the projects are aimed toward getting families involved,” said Deitch.
Harvey Public Library Hosts Monthly Job Fair
“We want to give people hope that there is something out there for them, and that's why we decided to have a job fair,” said Peake
Keila Beachem To Launch Mentoring Organization for Young Girls
Beachem, who grew up in Chicago, said she retired from professional basketball five years ago and became a ComEd Construction Supervisor, but realized she still had a lot of basketball in her to teach to kids who can’t afford to participate in certain activities.
Skills for Chicagoland’s Future Launches Beyond the Diploma
We believe in Chicago’s youth and know that many just need a pathway to change the trajectory of their lives,” said Marie Trzupek Lynch, Skills’ president and founding Chief Executive Officer (CEO). “These employers that are first at the table are committed to making a difference and were looking for a conduit like Skills to make it happen.”
Teaching Health Centers May Close in Urban Areas Nationwide
In the past two years, THCGME programs have been financially forced to stop recruiting for more than 160 resident slots, according to Erie Family Health Center. THCGME Residents are now urging for a three-year reauthorization of program funding at $157,000 per resident or $142.5 million annually, reflecting the true cost of training.
University Of Chicago Students Work Together To Create A Unique Theatre Experience
“Theater[24] is the product of spontaneous experimentation, creativity, and collaboration that is little experienced,” said Corrie Besse, Managing Director and Academic Coordinator of Theater & Performance Studies at the University of Chicago. “We’re not going for perfection, we’re doing this because it’s fun, and the audience can palpably feel that.”
Historic Decline In New HIV Diagnoses Fuels ‘Getting To Zero’ Campaign
The Chicago Center for HIV Elimination(CCHE), part of the University of Chicago, is also working on the Getting to Zero campaign.
Chicago Gears Up for Annual Point-In-Time Homeless Count
The Point-In-Time Homeless Count provides the Chicago Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) with a “snapshot” of Chicago’s homeless population. The data gathered on homeless people in Chicago serves as a basis for federal funding, for service and resource planning, and to raise public awareness about homelessness.
Michelle Flowers Welch Honored with 2017 Distinguished Senior Leader Award
Founder and CEO of Flowers Communications Group, Michelle Flowers Welch, was recently honored with the 2017 Distinguished Senior Leader Award by the Public Relations Society of America Chicago Chapter.
CPL Introduces Winter Learning Challenge: Enter for Engineering
“We know it’s a big problem not only in our city but around the country, that children can lose three months of learning if not staying actively engaged in activities,” he said. “We’re taking winter to test new ways we can engage children in fun, learning ways at home.”
Invest in Dolton Initiative Aims to Decrease Abandoned Homes
Two meetings have been held over the last several weeks in the Village of Dolton to establish guidelines and address questions for the proposed Invest in Dolton program. This is a program designed to auction vacant homes owned by the Village of Dolton to be rehabilitated for owner occupancy.
Chicago Heights Mayor Reflects On 2017 And Sets Big Goals For Next Year
“The challenges we face are probably the same challenges a lot of the communities face, not only in the South Suburbs but throughout the state of Illinois, it’s trying to deliver the same service with reduced funding,” said Mayor Gonzalez.
St. Ann’s School in Lansing Offers New Scholarship Program
“We are feeding the information to our current families as it comes in. We sent out a flyer to our religious education program as well as people who had come to St. Ann’s last year but we didn't give them enough money to be able to afford it,” said Janice Summerise, School Business Manager at St. Ann’s. “We reached out to those people so those are the persons that we had coming through [the open house].”
84 Percent of Healthcare Organizations Don’t Have a Cybersecurity Leader
Black Book revealed that the healthcare industry continues to underestimate security threats as attackers continue to seek data and monetary gain. “
2017 YEar in review
Former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama hosted a community event on May 3, 2017 at the South Shore Cultural Center, where the Obama Foundation released the conceptual vision and site map for the Obama Presidential Center.
Home State Health Donates Van To Shoes From The Heart
Shoes from the Heart has provided over 30,000 shoes to children in Missouri this year. This new van will allow Shoes from the Heart to reach even more children throughout the state. Often times, children receive their first pair of shoes from the organization.
