Community Focus
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.
Statement from Mayor Rahm Emanuel on the City’s Policy Regarding the Release of Evidence Related to Police-Involved Incidents
"Earlier today, the Task Force on Police Accountability recommended a new City policy on the release of evidence, including videos, in police-involved shootings and other serious incidents.
Rainbow Push Coalition Welcomes New, Dynamic COO, Rev. Dr. Mark Ellis
Rainbow PUSH Coalition, the historic and international human rights organization, founded by global civil rights icon, Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., welcomes a new, dynamic COO in Rev. Dr. Mark A. Ellis, a former corporate vice-president of a Fortune 500 company with more than 20 years of experience in sales, marketing and profit and loss management.
National Museum of American History Adds Little Rock Nine Objects
The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History has added more than 20 objects to the national collections, including a Little Rock Central High School year book, a graduation dress, a personal letter from President Dwight D. Eisenhower, a notice of suspension and photographs, from Minnijean Brown Trickey, who is known as one of the Little Rock Nine.
Behind Flint Water Horror, a Corrosive Cynicism
The basic story of the poisoning of the children of Flint, Mich., through the water they drink is now pretty well known, but as more details come out, it keeps getting worse. Republican Gov. Rick Snyder, after passing a big tax cut for the rich and corporations on coming into office, had to find cuts to make up for the lost revenue.
