Community Focus
ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION ENCOURAGES SAFETY AWARENESS DURING NATIONAL SAFETY MONTH THIS JUNE
Every June, National Safety Month is observed to promote awareness around safety in our homes, workplaces, and communities. This annual initiative encourages everyone to take proactive steps to prevent injuries and improve overall well-being. In support of this effort, the Alzheimer’s Association is highlighting the unique safety needs of individuals living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias — and launching new tools to help.
CDPH Focuses On Summer Safety
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) is hosting summer activations that are focused on gun safety and substance use as part of its summer safety plan for 2025.
1st Annual North Lawndale Juneteenth Freedom Day Parade
Rev. Marvin G. Hunter, Pastor of the Grace Memorial Baptist Church, is holding the first annual North Lawndale Juneteenth Freedom Day Parade 9 a.m., Thursday, June 19th, from his church to the cornerstone installation ceremony of the historic Grace Manor 100 percent affordable complex at 3401 W. Ogden Avenue.
Local Man Advocates For Use Of Cryptocurrency
Darren Jamal Heard wants more people on the South Side to utilize cryptocurrency. He uses the group South Side Blockchain to help people understand cryptocurrency and blockchain as a way to more financial empowerment.
Celebrity Chef Carla Hall and The Fresh Market Team Up to Support Alzheimer’s Association During Month of June
The Alzheimer’s Association is proud to partner with The Fresh Market and celebrity chef, author and TV personality Carla Hall to raise funds and awareness for Alzheimer’s disease during Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month this June. From June 1-30, The Fresh Market will donate 10% of the purchase price of Hall’s Sweet Heritage Butter Tart to the Alzheimer’s Association.
FoundHERS Suite Celebrates 1-Year Anniversary
LaTanya Orr opened the FoundHERS Suite in Beverly because she wanted it to be a space for women entrepreneurs to work and collaborate. A year later, the coworking space, which is located at 1808-10 W. 103rd St. is celebrating its one-year anniversary and is providing a space for the community to interact and engage.
Clinic Wants To Reach Expectant Mothers With Mobile Care Unit
Dr. Twin Green wants to close the maternal health gap on the South side of Chicago and South Suburbs, much like she set out to do with providing services for the youth, when she opened The Link & Option Center in South Holland in 1994.
Freedom Defense Center Of Roseland Opens To Public
The Roseland community now has a place where residents can receive legal defense. The Freedom Defense Center of Roseland is located at 11437 S. Michigan
The RoseRanch Grocery Store Narrows The Food Desert Gap On Far Southside
Six months ago the communities on 130th Street, with Altgeld-Murray Apartments on the East bordered by the Bishop Ford Expressway and on the West bordered by Indiana Avenue have a new Grocery Store in the middle of these two land marks called the RoseRanch Grocery Store.
A Local Family Gives Back To The Community Through Scholarship
Amy, Esther, Sandra and Lisa Kwarteng decided to honor their father Dr. Alex Kwarteng by establishing a foundation and awarding $10,000 in scholarships to students at Southland College Prep Charter High School in Richton Park, Ill.
Olympic Swimmer Advocates For Pool Access
May is Water Safety Month and Olympic swimmer Cullen Jones is using his platform to increase access to pools, swimming education and swimming participation.
STARR Community Services Provides Pathways to STEAM
STARR Community Services International has been preparing youth to get jobs that have the potential to raise household incomes since it began in 2020.
‘Justice of the Pies’ Is Thriving In Avalon Park
Maya-Camille Broussard started Justice of the Pies in 2015. While Broussard has an extensive history in the arts, everything she has done in her professional life as an artist has led to her being an entrepreneur in the culinary arts.
Chicago State University Introduces New Football Coach
Chicago State University has chosen Bobby Rome II as the head coach of its football team. The announcement was made in mid-April during a press conference. Rome comes from Florida Memorial University and is a former professional athlete.
