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New Compass Health Center Location Brings Intensive Behavioral Healthcare to Chicago’s Western Suburbs
Compass Health Center will be opening a new 50,000 square foot Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) behavioral health treatment facility, located in the Oak Brook/Westmont/Hinsdale region of Chicago’s western suburbs on August 2, 2021. Compass is the largest provider of PHP/IOP services in Illinois and has locations in Northbrook and Chicago and a Virtual option for Illinois-based patients.
HOME INSPECTIONS ARE INTEGRAL TO BUYING PROCESS
Varnell Bronson’s journey to becoming a home inspector began with his own journey as a home buyer. Bronson, who has been a home inspector with Pillar to Post Home Inspectors for two years, became interested in home inspection six years ago when he was buying his home. He looked at three houses and paid a home inspector each time. He decided he wanted to educate the home buyers in the community where he worked on the home inspection process. Bronson who has been a postal worker for 20 years would hear the issues people had with their houses.
Monthlong Hiring Event in Full Swing
The City of Chicago, Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership and World Business Chicago have created a five-week hybrid event aimed at creating opportunities for the city’s residents. Hire Chicago began the week of Aug. 2nd and it will continue through Sept. 2nd.
ROBBINS MAYOR BRYANT ADDRESSES SCHOOL DISTRICT’S EQUITY ISSUES
The Village of Robbins Mayor Darren Bryant hosted a Town Hall Meeting with the residents and the Community High School District 218.
COPPER WELLNESS PROVIDES POSITIVE HEALING ENVIORNMENT
Dr. Stephanie Madden is a licensed professional acupuncturist and board-certified herbalist who has been practicing for five years. During that time, she built momentum and looked for other practitioners to work with.
Rep. Rita Provides Chicago, Riverdale Shred Days to Help Clean Up from Pandemic
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has helped many people realize they have a lot of clutter in their homes and lives they need to clean up. State Rep. Bob Rita is doing his part to help.
Calumet City Mayor presents $56 million budget for 2022
Calumet City Mayor Thaddeus Jones presented the city’s budget for Fiscal 2022 on Thursday, July 29. The Aldermen voted 5 to 1 in favor of the budget.
Pangea Mortgage Capital Closes $8.5 Million Loan
Pangea Mortgage Capital (“PMC”), a nationwide commercial lender headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, closed an $8.5 million loan for the acquisition and repositioning of a retail community center located in suburban Cleveland.
Black Women’s Health Advocates Applaud Legislation to Address the Uterine Fibroid Crisis
Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Shelley Capito (R-WV) introduced the Senate companion bill to the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Uterine Fibroid Research and Education Act of 2021, legislation that would appropriate $30 million to the National Institutes of Health for fiscal years 2022 through 2026 and establish a research database for treatment of fibroids. Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (D-NY) introduced the House legislation in March 2021.
Registration Open NOW for BBB and SCORE’s Build a Better Business Conference
BBB Serving Northern Indiana and SCORE Northeast Indiana announce that registration is now open for their inaugural Build a Better Business Conference, scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 7, at the Parkview Mirro Center in Fort Wayne.
Cheetos And Bad Bunny Drop Exclusive adidas Fashion Collection, Inviting Fans To Deja tu Huella (Leave Your Mark)
When Cheetos® and global music superstar Bad Bunny first introduced the Deja tu Huella™ campaign in 2020 to celebrate the impact that Hispanic culture has made on today’s society, they set out on a mission to inspire the next generation to Deja tu Huella, a phrase that translates to “leave your mark.” Since last year, that rally cry has only grown stronger.
Chanel Iman Joins Smile Train as Newest Celebrity Ambassador
-- Smile Train, the world’s largest cleft organization, today announced model Chanel Iman, known for her work as a Victoria’s Secret Angel, as their first-ever Smile Train Celebrity Ambassador solely focused on motherhood. As a young mother of two, Chanel’s goal is to advocate for and champion mothers across the globe, particularly mothers of children born with a cleft.
NEW LAW AIMS TO EXPAND AFFORDABLE HOUSING THROUGH $75 MILLION INVESTMENT, TAX CREDITS
Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday signed a measure aimed at increasing affordable housing investment in Illinois, as well as a measure expanding the state’s low-income energy assistance program.
BRONZEVILLE CREATIVE COUPLE ARE ALSO CHANGEMAKERS
The 5th Annual Mayor of Bronzeville and First Lady Ball took place on Saturday, July 24, at Gallery Guichard, located at 436 E. 47th St. Damon Williams was the co-host, there was food by Lettuce Entertain You Chef Mychael Bonner. The event featured live art demonstrations and live entertainment.