MAYOR BRANDON JOHNSON AND THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING ANNOUNCE ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR FLOOD REMEDIATION PROGRAM
Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department of Housing (DOH) are proud to announce securing an additional $5 million for 2024 Flood Assistance Repair Program (FARP) designed to assist homeowners impacted by severe flooding experienced in July 2023. The initiative underscores the city’s commitment to providing essential support and resources to its residents, particularly the most vulnerable, and will be used in addition to the $172 million FEMA funding that has already been allocated.
4 Policy Resolutions Championed By Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller Approved at NACo Annual Conference
Four policy resolutions introduced by 6th District Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller were adopted as full policy resolutions at the National Association of Counties (NACo) conference. The conference, held this year in Tampa, Florida, brings together nearly 2,000 elected and appointed county officials to focus on federal policy issues that impact counties and their residents. Commissioner Miller’s four resolutions focused on maternal health, environmental justice, social media safety and CPR/AED trainings.
Gov. Pritzker Opens New Pace Campus in Markham
Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation were joined by community leaders and transit officials to celebrate the completion of Pace’s new Markham campus, a project that modernizes operations and strengthens the agency’s south suburban workforce while advancing safety and the use of more environmentally friendly electric buses. The Markham campus project was made possible by a $7.1 million investment from the governor’s historic, bipartisan Rebuild Illinois capital program and an additional $27.1 million in state funding. These improvements further the record investments being made in transit by the state throughout the region.
Lawndale Christian Development Corporation Wants To Keep Families In The Community
The Lawndale Christian Development Corporation is working to build 1,000 new single-family homes, through a partnership with United Power for Action and Justice and in tandem with organizations and communities across the city of Chicago.
Black-Owned Market 96 Open For Business
Since January 1st of 2020, cannabis has been legal in the state of Illinois. Once it became legal, Fred Spencer wanted to be part of the cannabis industry. He was given that opportunity when he connected with Blounts & Moore. Now, Spencer is the CEO of Market 96.
PhD Project Aims To Diversify Business Leadership
A national nonprofit organization is aiming to improve campus diversity by promoting diversity through increasing the representation of faculty of color at colleges and universities. The PhD Project provides support to people from diverse backgrounds as they pursue their PhD, with the hope they can inspire and teach business leaders in the next generation.
Program Teaches Diverse Learners Skills In The Creative Arts
C. Phoenix Tyler started the Unique and Phenomenal (UP) Program because she wanted students with special needs and diverse learners to gain skills in the performing and creative arts that would turn into careers. As someone who has taught students with special needs, Tyler interacted and engaged with those students on a regular basis and knew their capabilities and potential to do great things.
Filmmaker’s Documentaries Showcase Black Athletes
Alvin Daniels’ work is chosen for him. His hashtag for this year has been God’s timing is impeccable. Daniels is a Filmmaker, Film Studies Professor at Chicago State University and CEO of Halsted Studios. His documentaries, “Always A Winner: Roy Curry” and “Redemption: The Johnny Fort Story,” were shown at the Wayfarer Theaters recently.
RECENT HIGH PERFORMING HOMEWOOD-FLOSSMOOR GRADUATE NOW PREPARING TO LEAVE FOR HARVARD UNIVERSITY
Many are called but few are chosen. That is the line in which many described 18-year-old Harvard bound freshman Lorin Wright of Homewood, Illinois. The Homewood-Flossmoor High School Valedictorian has received a full four-year scholarship to the Rolls Royce of all Ivy League Institutions, Harvard University.
Sen. Mattie Hunter Hosts 20th Annual Family Health and Fitness Fair
Ill. State Senator Mattie Hunter (3rd District), in partnership with the Institute for Positive Living, the Illinois Institute of Technology, Ada S. McKinley and TASC, is hosting one of the city’s largest health fairs. The 20th Annual Family Health and Fitness Fair is Saturday, August 3, 2024 from10:00 am – 2:00 pm at the Illinois Institute of Technology Campus, 33rd and State St., Chicago.
RAVINIAⓇ HEATS UP AUGUST WITH MUST-SEE SUMMER CONCERTS
Ravinia’s 2024 summer lineup boasts over 100 concerts spanning rock/pop, R&B, classical, jazz, country, Latin, and movies with live orchestra. August promises a vibrant celebration of excellence across many genres, offering a mosaic of unforgettable performances of Black music.
Chicago, Cook County Departments of Public Health Celebrate Lead Abatement Program Partnership with HUD
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) gathered with local leaders and area residents Saturday, July 27, to celebrate the success of their lead abatement programs.
Toyota returns as title sponsor of the ‘2024 HBCU New York Classic’
Toyota is excited to announce its return as sponsor of the “2024 HBCU New York Classic,” featuring an exhilarating football matchup pitting Morehouse College vs. Howard University on Saturday, September 14th, 2024, beginning at 3:00 p.m. ET at the city’s MetLife Stadium.
Prominent Doctors Join Dr. Michael McGee for Gun Violence & Solutions for Prevention Panel at Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Dr. Michael A. McGee, founder of Project Outreach and Prevention (POP) on Youth Violence, and chair of the newly formed, National Medical Association (NMA) Council on Violence Prevention, will moderate “The Social Impact of Gun Violence & Solutions for Prevention” panel discussion during the 2024 Annual NMA Convention & Scientific Assemble on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel, New York Ballroom West, 811 7th Avenue (at West 53rd St.) New York, NY 10019.
Pappas: New Payment Plan Calculator helps homeowners pay late taxes in smaller increments to avoid ‘merciless’ Annual Tax Sale
Cook County property owners have a free financial planning tool that can help them pay off their past-due property tax bills and avoid the “merciless” Annual Tax Sale, Treasurer Maria Pappas said today.
Vice President Harris and The Rest of The Agenda
The decision of President Biden to step down and pass the torch to Vice President Harris and the outpouring of support in over 2 million dollars in donations in forty-eight hours, along with more than 2500 pledged delegates, commitments from members of the Congress as well as Governors of several states and the support of grassroots people from all walks of life, gives new meaning to the statement: There is nothing like an idea whose time has come. Clearly America has an opportunity for a truly historic period. Now that Vice President Harris is making good on her promise “to earn the nomination”, it's up to the rest of us to carry out the agenda that will go with that Presidency.
100 Days from the 2024 Election, Michelle Obama has a Question for Voters: Are You Voting This Year?
Today, 100 days from the general election, When We All Vote released a video message from Founder and Co-Chair Michelle Obama calling her #VotingSquad of Co-Chairs and Ambassadors Reyna Roberts, Megan Rapinoe, Shonda Rhimes, Bretman Rock, Stephen Curry, Chris Paul and Kerry Washington to send a clear message that we aren’t sitting this election out.
Democratic National Convention Announces Accessibility Milestones on ADA Anniversary
Today, on the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act being signed into law, the Democratic National Convention announced several new accessibility milestones, including the construction of the first ADA-compliant ramp in Democratic National Convention history that provides direct access to the convention floor. This is a custom, first-of-its-kind ramp that the convention is building at the United Center to ensure delegates, media, volunteers, and guests who request accommodations can access the convention floor. This historic step will help to ensure that more delegates with ADA needs can be seated directly on the floor, which has not always been the case in previous years.
OVER 500 KANKAKEE RESIDENTS TO CROWD SMALL STREET TO WITNESS THE HISTORIC ANNOUNCEMENT OF POPULAR AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMAN
Dr. Genevra Walters- Recently retired School Superintendent of Kankakee School District 111- has conferred with her family, friends and close associates and will announce her much anticipated run for Mayor of Kankakee. Dr. Walters will make her announcement in front of her childhood home surrounded by her family, childhood friends, old neighbors, church members, educators, business leaders, and her beloved Kankakee residents from all walks of life.
