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.
RCA INSPIRATION, VERITY, AND PROVIDENT LABEL GROUP GARNER TOP HONORS ON BILLBOARD’S 2017
Kirk Franklin,Travis Greene, Donnie McClurkin, and Marvin Sapp are all honorees topping the Top Gospel Labesland Albums on Billboard's 2017 Year-End charts.
Upcoming Author Events at CPL
Chicago Public Library offers a variety of programs and events each month to engage patrons of all ages and to explore relevant cultural topics.
Englewood Families Receive Holiday Donations
Larry Huggins, founder of Christmas in the Wards and a past resident of Englewood, said that the organization has provided gifts to 11,000 families for 21 years, and has now grown to distribute gifts in 18 Wards.
Cook County Assessor’s Office Completes Assessment Cycle Early
Tax bills have gone out on time every year since Joseph Berrios’ first full year as Assessor.
Thornton Township Makes Thousands of Families Happy This Christmas Holiday Season
“We enjoy helping people because that is what local government is supposed to do,” said Frank M. Zuccarelli, Thornton Township supervisor. “We have seen this program grow from a few kids to more than 600 families receiving gifts.
Dolton Hosts Second Annual Christmas Party and Toy Giveaway
“We realize there is a need and anytime there is a need, we try to fill it,” said A.M. Triche, a representative from the Mayor’s Office of Communications and Public Affairs. “We did it last year and it was a wonderful event.
Founder Says Iris Botanicals Restores Natural Hair
“My business just happened to me,” Patterson said. “I didn’t wake up and say ‘oh, I want a product line, but I woke up and said I want my hair back.’”
