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Currency Exchange Café offers a ‘RETREAT’ for artists
The Currency Exchange Café, located at 305 E. Garfield Blvd., is now a place where artists can develop their work. ‘RETREAT’ is an artist-led activation from Theaster Gates’ Rebuild Foundation, in conjunction with Dorchester Industries. It is an extension of Gates’ Black Artists Retreat and will include events, program and artists residencies.
New Email Service for those Seeking to Restore Driving Privileges
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White recently announced that a new email service is available to members of the public who need information on reinstating driving privileges, obtaining driving relief or scheduling an administrative hearing.
CHICAGO POLICE DEPARTMENT 4TH DISTRICT COMMANDER TALKS ABOUT POLICING
Chicago Police Department Commander Robert Rubio was assigned to the 4th District, which covers the South Chicago community, in late January. Rubio has been in the Chicago Police Department for 26 years.
Legislation introduced to Protect Black Women and Girls
The Congressional Caucus on Black Women and Girls was established in 2016, with the mission to advance issues and legislation focused on women and girls of African descent. Congresswoman Robin Kelly, D. Dist. 2, is a co-chair of the caucus.
CO-FOUNDER OF CHIGIVESBACK WANTS TO INSPIRE OTHERS
Sandi Robinson, co-founder of Chi- GivesBack, knows the importance of raising funds to provide resources. She also knows the importance of having a good team to support you in your endeavors.
South Side Community Collaborates on a Plan for Health Equity
With the national spotlight on social justice, three South Side healthcare providers, St. Bernard Hospital, Advocate Trinity Hospital and University of Chicago Medicine, along with community leaders, faith leaders, and a number of federally-qualified health centers have joined forces to bring attention to the glaring healthcare disparities that exist on the South Side of Chicago. They’re hopeful that their new community-driven South Side Health Transformation Project will persuade the Illinois General Assembly to award them a sizeable share of $150 million that are available for healthcare transformation in Illinois communities facing the most severe health outcomes, healthcare access, quality, and equity challenges.
COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER HELPS RETURNING CITIZENS
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart launched the Community Resource Center to provide resources to returning citizens who have been released from custody.
New Skilled Trades in America Report Highlights Significant Job Opportunity
HomeAdvisor, a leading digital marketplace evolving the way homeowners connect with service professionals to complete home projects, recently released Skilled Trades in America, a report that examines America’s home service professionals and identifies the ways in which the industry can strengthen, grow, and diversify its labor force.
New Research Indicates Racial Justice is Top Factor Motivating Young Voters of Color
The national survey of 1,915 eligible Black, Latinx, Native and Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) voters ages 18-24 years old, found that young people of color were best motivated to vote with bold messages centering on the issues they care most about: racism and systemic inequality.
Teacher Publishes Children’s Book That Aims to Normalize Greatness in the Black Community
The need for diverse literature inspired Clamentia Hall Jr. to publish a book that encourages self-worth and self-assurance by highlighting the potential that lies within boys of color. As an under-represented community within the world of children’s literature, boys with brown skin deserve to see themselves in the books they read.
NAACP Announce A Long-Term Partnership To Deploy Over Four Million Dollars In Grants And Resources Through The Black-Owned Business Center
As part of a continued commitment to uplift New Majority-owned small businesses across the United States, Hello Alice has joined forces with the NAACP to create the Black-owned Business Center to ensure the growth and advancement of small business owners.
CityXones finds your early voting place wherever you are
comCityXones, LLC, a software company that provides hyperlocal and community information has launched an easy online early voting product. It uses your real-time location, anywhere in Cook County, to let you immediately find a polling place or official ballot drop-off location near you at any time. Now, you don’t need to plan to vote early. You can vote whenever it is convenient for you by simply using the CityXones tool on your computer, tablet or mobile phone.
Illinois Gaming Board Expected to Meet In The Coming Days To Grant a Southland Town A Gaming License
Sheila Chalmers-Currin- Village President of Matteson, IL and the Matteson Village Board of Trustees are expressing joy concerning the monumental improvements made to the town as they prepares to present their case to the Illinois Gaming Board in hopes of landing the South Suburban Cook Gaming license. The Illinois Gaming Board is expected to meet soon to select a southland town to granted an Illinois Gaming License.
LOCAL CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST OFFERS TIPS ON HOW TO STAY “WELL” WHILE WORKING REMOTELY
Working remotely during COVID-19 can come with its own set of challenges when it comes to managing stress and anxiety. With some not physically returning to the office until 2021, there are ways to make sure that you are using positive mental health strategies during uncertain times.