Community Focus
Bishop Derrick M. Fitzpatrick
Bishop Derrick M. Fitzpatrick, pastor of Stone Temple Missionary Baptist Church is what you would call a bivocational pastor.
Healthy Chicago 2.0 Comes to Hamilton Park In Englewood
Over the course of the last few months, a new initiative was launched by the City’s Department of Public Health called Healthy Chicago 2.0.
Running Track at Brooks Middle School in Harvey Gets $150,000 Facelift
The Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School located in Harvey School District 152 has a history of producing successful track & field athletes.
The Unseen Dangers of Briefly Lead Poisoning
The Access Center for Discovery and Learning, an extension of Access Community Health Network recently hosted an event where they addressed issues concerning lead in the community and provided free lead testing kits.
Former Chatham-Avalon Park President Inducted into The National Inventors Hall of Fame
The former President of the Chatham-Avalon Park Community Council, Dr. Welton I. Taylor, microbiologist, was recently inducted posthumously into the National Inventors Hall of Fame.
What's Next for CSU
In April, Chicago State University received emergency funds from the Illinois State legislature in the amount of $20.1 million, after a school year of campaigning and fighting for funds to avoid tenured faculty layoffs and closing its’ doors. During that time, the university eliminated their spring break to cut cost and moved graduation up by 2 weeks. In addition to that, this past Friday, Chicago State University was forced to lay-off one-third of their workforce, or about 300 employees, to save in payroll costs. The layoffs were effective immediately. The Citizen was able to sit down with Dr. Thomas J. Calhoun, president of CSU shortly after the graduation ceremonies to discuss what’s next for the south side university.
Legislation gives park districts discretion to hire some ex-offenders
SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Jacqueline Y. Collins (D-Chicago 16th) has secured passage of legislation that allows park districts to give ex-offenders a job and a second chance.
ComEd Provides $10 million in Financial Assistance for Seniors, Families, Veterans and Non-Profits
ComEd announced it has dedicated $10 million in assistance funds again for the fifth consecutive year to help customers facing financial hardships and potential disconnection.
April Is National Autism Awareness Month
Nearly a quarter century ago, the Autism Society launched a nationwide effort to promote autism awareness, inclusion and self-determination for all, and assure that each person with ASD is provided the opportunity to achieve the highest possible quality of life. This year we want to go beyond simply promoting autism awareness to encouraging friends and collaborators to become partners in movement toward acceptance and appreciation.
Losing a King
Forty eight years ago, on April 4, 1968, the world was forever changed with the news that Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. had been assassinated. It was hard for many to believe, accept or conceptualize…that King’s life had ended so tragically on that balcony of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tenn. It was a period of shock. It was a period of national and international mourning.
American Heart Association and Macy’s Launch National Fitness Challenge to Inspire and Help Women Get Fit for Life, Reduce Heart Disease
The American Heart Association and Macy’s are proud to announceGo Red Get Fit- a free online fitness challenge to help women to get fit for life and reduce their risk of heart disease -- the No. 1 killer of women.
‘Economic Despair’ May Lead Boys to Drop Out of High School
The question of why income inequality continues across generations is difficult to answer. But two economists may have found a link that could provide some information, writes Josh Zumbrun for The Wall Street Journal.
Department of Insurance Helps Consumers Navigate Mental Health Insurance Plans
In an effort to help Illinois residents better understand mental health and substance use disorder insurance coverage, the Illinois Department of Insurance (DOI) is offering assistance through its Office of Consumer Health Insurance (OCHI). The OCHI helps consumers navigate health insurance plans to ensure the plan meets their needs.
National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is a time each year when organizations and communities across the country come together to help women and girls take action to protect themselves and their partners from HIV – through prevention, testing, and treatment. The observance is sponsored by the Office on Women’s Health of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
