Community Focus
The Barbara Bates Breast Imaging Center opened at Mt. Sinai Hospital
“I thank God that I’m still around to see the room. It just made me think, I want to do more. The room is wonderful, I want to make the room epic. What else can I do? I want to keep going,” Bates said.
Woodlawn Central Plan is to create cultural destinations
A master plan has been created for the community of Woodlawn that leverages Apostolic Church of God’s land and creates opportunities for development.
THE DOVETAIL PROJECT’S PROGRAM SETS OUT TO IMPROVE YOUNG FATHERS’ LIVES
Vernon Owens, Director of Programs of The Dovetail Project, with a graduate of the program aimed to make young fathers better men and better members of their communities. Photo provided by Aileen Bedeau.
Matt Forte distributed Thanksgiving meals to families On The Cities Southside
Matt Forte believes that giving back is necessary. God has afforded him a lot in life, and he wanted to be able to do something from his heart. With that in mind, Forte, along with the What’s Your Forte Foundation, partnered with Progressive Baptist Church to provide Thanksgiving meals for families in time for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
Chef Johnson shares recipes from her heart
Chef Rene Johnson created her cookbook, “From My Heart to Your Table,” during the pandemic. It was a way to keep her business Blackberry Soul relevant and to bring Chef Rene and Blackberry Soul into people’s homes. She also wanted to include vegan and vegetarian dishes in the book so her family and clients could have the same Chef Rene Johnson and Blackberry Soul experience.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle recognizes former Hazel Crest Mayor Bill Brown
Bill Brown former Mayor of Hazel Crest receives honor from County Board President Toni Preckwinkle.
THE CHAMPS MALE MENTORING PROGRAM MAKES A DIFFERENCE IN BLACK AND BROWN BOYS AND YOUNG MEN
It was a mentor who helped Vondale Singleton get to where he is today. To repay that mentor, he created CHAMPS Male Mentoring Program.
THE CULVER’S RESTAURANT OPENS IN PULLMAN
A Culver’s Restaurant opened at 111th and Doty Ave. on Monday, Nov. 8, with the distinction of being the first new stand-alone sit-down restaurant in the community in more than 30 years. It is just one more part of a renaissance in the 9th ward that began with Walmart opening on 10900 Doty Ave., then Planet Fitness, One Eleven Food Hall, Method and Amazon. The 4,300 square foot restaurant includes 124 indoor seats, patio seating and a drive-thru. The restaurant brings 70 jobs to the community.
Resources Exist For Tenants Facing Eviction
The Illinois eviction moratorium ended on Oct. 4, which means renters are at risk of losing their housing if they do not pay rent. The moratorium was placed during the COVID-19 pandemic to help people that were not able to pay rent due to job loss because of shutdowns and quarantines.
Girls Like Me Founder Wants To Instill Pride in Black Girls
LaKeisha Gray Sewell began the Girls Like Me Project after volunteering in her son’s classroom in 2008. She observed the young girls in the class were exhibiting negative behavior. She decided to host a ladies’ lunch for the girls, who were in fourth grade, as a way to break up the mean girl behavior and develop a sense of responsibility and love for each other.
CIVIL RIGHTS ACTIVIST AND CHICAGO HISTORIAN TIMUEL BLACK DIES AT 102
Activist, educator, historian Timuel Black, who has been active in every vital American movement, died at the age of 102.
Calumet City Illinois To Hold Public Outreach On Riverside Drive Infrastructure Improvements
The City of Calumet City Illinois to hold a Public Outreach to share technical information on infrastructure improvements projects.
City Of Calumet City Public Notice of Hearing
public Notice- The City of Calumet City will conduct a public hearing on On October 28, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. on the City's Intent to seek the use of "quick take" eminent domain powers from the Illinois Legislature.
“THE TEMPLE” TO SERVE AS BEACON OF LIGHT
Pastor John Hannah had a vision to create an oasis in a dry spot with the goal to reinvigorate and revitalize the community where ‘The Temple’ is located. John Hannah, the founder and senior pastor of New Life Covenant, celebrated the grand opening of its new church and performing arts center, ‘The Temple’, with a three-day event. The 100,000 square foot facility, located at 7621 S. Greenwood, has 4,000 seats and can also be used as a community performing arts center.
