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Abbott Launches New Initiative to Drive Diversity in Medical Research
Abbott (NYSE: ABT) today announced the launch of a new initiative designed to help create a more inclusive clinical trial ecosystem through new approaches to training, education, and improving the clinical research infrastructure within the U.S. This effort builds on Abbott’s commitment of engaging populations who have historically been under-represented in medical research and will improve health by increasing access to innovative treatment options available within the trials process and increasing insights around how different groups respond to new therapies.
New Study Shows 2019 Cook County Property Tax Assessments Met Standards for Accuracy and Equity
Property tax assessments of homes and commercial properties in the northern suburbs of Cook County met standards for assessment accuracy, uniformity, and equity in 2019, according to a first-of-its-kind study by the International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO), released today by Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi.
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.
Caterpillar Foundation Donation Creates Innovation Entrepreneurship Curator
The Caterpillar Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) and a founding donor of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC), is proud to announce a new collaboration with NMAAHC and the creation of the first-ever Caterpillar Curator of African American Innovation and Entrepreneurship through a $2 million grant.
Chicago Urban League Meets Fundraising Goal
At a pivotal 60th year, the Chicago Urban League’s Golden Fellowship Dinner lived up to its reputation of being one of the hottest tickets in town. On Saturday, more than 1,000 of the Chicago’s corporate, civic and community leaders gathered at the Hyatt Regency Chicago to party with a purpose while successfully raising more than $1.6 million in support of the organization’s programs. Iconic R&B group Boyz II Men took the stage, surprising the crowd with a special appearance by Grammy- award winning singer/songwriter Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds.
Coach Introduces “Give A Little Love” Holiday Campaign
Coach introduces “Give A Little Love,” its campaign for the holiday season featuring Jennifer Lopez, Michael B. Jordan, Kiko Mizuhara and a special episode of Coach TV with an extended cast of Coach Family featuring their friends and family members.
BLACK ADOPTION MATTERS PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR BLACK FAMILIES
Deborah Farmer and Tamara Brown want to support Black families going through the adoption process with Black Adoption Matters.
Tamron Hall Teams with Court TV For New True-Crime Series
Daytime EMMY Award-winning TV Host, Journalist and Author Tamron Hall will host a new, weekly true-crime series on Court TV, the popular multi-platform network devoted to live, gavel-to-gavel coverage, in-depth legal reporting, and expert analysis of the nation’s most important and compelling trials.
Property Tax Savings for Veterans from the Assessor’s Office
In honor of Veterans Day this past Thursday, the Cook County Assessor’s Office (Assessor’s Office) expressed gratitude to those who hav e served our nation.
GOP, ADVOCACY GROUPS SUBMIT CHANGES TO LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT MAPS IN COURT
Plaintiffs in three lawsuits challenging the new legislative district maps that Democrats pushed through the General Assembly earlier this year have submitted their proposed changes, which would create more Latino and Black-majority districts in Cook County and the Metro East region.
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.
FPSA Is “All In” With Its Defeat Hunger Campaign
The Foundation of the Food Processing Suppliers Association (FFPSA), has once again teamed up with the Food Processing Association’s members to work with the Greater Chicago Food Depository on 2021 DEFEAT HUNGER Campaign. This is the fifth time that the Association has initiated an effort to help those in need in Cook County. The Defeat Hunger campaign was created in 2013 with the goal of helping to feed the hundreds of thousands of Cook County residents the Food Depository serves every year
THE VILLAGE OF LYNWOOD UPDATES ITS RESIDENTS AFTER SIX MONTHS OF THE NEW ADMINISTRATION
Mayor Jada D. Curry has been the President of the Village of Lynwood since May 2021. Since that time, her administration has improved procedures for departments, as well as created efficiencies to ensure records are consistent.
THE WILLIE’S WARRIORS LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE PRESERVES REV. WILLIE T. BARROW’S LEGACY
The Reverend Willie Taplin Barrow believed that if you educate a women, you educate a nation. Barrow wanted to bring women together so they could test their strength, empower themselves and empower others to change the world.