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PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA RETURNS TO CHICAGO FOR OBAMA FOUNDATION SUMMIT
The Obama Foundation recently hosted its third Summit in Chicago at the Illinois Institute of Technology in Bronzeville. President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle Obama, were both in attendance and spoke to attendees about their vision for the Obama Presidential Center and how it will impact Chicago.
Alderman Gives Update on Major Development Project Planned For Former Hospital Site
After hearing from the community that they were against the idea of a casino being developed on the site of the former Michael Reese Hospital, 4th Ward Alderman Sophia King and the project development team re-envisioned the plan. King recently held a meeting at the Carruthers Center, 700 E. Oakwood Blvd., to give community residents an update on what will be going into the project as of now.
Open House And Reel Black Filmmakers Networking Session
Attend the Open House And Reel Black Filmmakers Networking Session if you are creative and can see yourself in visual media. Perhaps your talent is in camera operation, editing, writing stories, sound design, lighting or directing? Find your film making network on the South Side at Community Film Workshop. For 48 years, Community Film Workshop has been educating, providing internships and mentoring people of color, women and other groups disenfranchised in film production.
SSC Bulldog’s Baseball Program to hold a holiday Youth Catching Camp December 26th and 27th
South Suburban College Head Baseball Coach Steve Ruzich will direct a two-day Catching Camp on Thursday, December 26th and Friday, December 27th from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Coach Ruzich has directed youth camps for the past 34 years and has taught baseball skills at many other baseball camps throughout the state.
CITY OF CHICAGO ANNOUNCES $9.3 MILLION INVESTMENT IN MENTAL HEALTH
The Chicago Department of Public Health and the Mayor of Chicago, Lori Lightfoot, recently unveiled the Framework for Mental Health Equity plan which was created to improve access to mental healthcare in Chicago. The plan includes $9.3 million in new funding that will expand mental health services at 20 healthcare centers, including the Englewood Mental Health Center located on 641 W. 63rd St.
New president has big plans for Olive-Harvey College
For more than a year, Kimberly Hollingsworth, an amateur weightlifter, has been at the helm leading Olive-Harvey College into a new era of leadership. After first being installed interim president in July 2018 and being named permanent president a year later, the Hyde Park resident is aiming high with five-year goals, such as boosting enrollment at the school, establishing greater relationships with the community and improving the student life cycle.
IDOT receives federal funds to improve alternative fuel vehicle infrastructure on I-80
The Illinois Department of Transportation recently announced that Illinois is receiving federal funds to boost infrastructure for alternative fuel vehicles on Interstate 80. The grant, which will target electric vehicles and vehicles that run on natural gas, is part of a larger effort to build a mid-America alternative fuel corridor spanning six states.
Nursing Home Violations for Third Quarter 2019 Include South Suburban Facilities And Others
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) recently announced that the 2019 Third Quarterly Report of Nursing Home Violators is now posted on IDPH’s website. The report contains additional information about the violations.
26-YEAR-OLD VOTING ADVOCATE TAKES ON NEW COUNTY-WIDE LEADERSHIP ROLE
As the new chairwoman of the Cook County Young Democrats and president of the Chicago Votes Action Fund Board of Directors, Chakena Sims has a vision for expanding access to voting rights in Chicago and engaging a new generation of political activists across Cook County. With a strong handshake and 26-years of life under her belt, Sims is ready to be an advocate and a leader as the 2020 election approaches
Treasurer Frerichs Announces Third Gold Rating for Bright Start College Savings Plan
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs recently announced that Illinois’ 529 College Savings Plans, Bright Start and Bright Directions, again have earned top rankings from Morningstar, placing both plans among the best in the nation.
Local Clergyman Asks City of Chicago To Invest In Violence Prevention Programs
During a recent press conference, Bishop Larry D. Trotter, senior pastor of Sweet Holy Spirit Church, expressed his support for the Fund Peace violence prevention campaign and called on the Mayor of Chicago, Lori Lightfoot, to commit to providing city funding for violence prevention programs.
South Side Tap Dancer To Receive $25,000 Grant From 3Arts
3Arts, a Chicago-based nonprofit organization, will soon give 10 Chicago artists $25,000 each in unrestricted grants during the 12th Annual 3Arts Awards Celebration. The event will take place on Nov. 4 at the Museum of Contemporary Art and among the artists receiving awards that night, Jumaane Taylor, a professional tap dance artist, will be one of five African American artists to accept the award.
The National Black MBA Association® Announces the 42nd Annual Conference and Exposition to Be Held in Washington, D.C. During Its 50th Anniversary Year September 22-26, 2020 #NBMBAA
The National Black MBA Association® recently announced Washington, DC as the home for their 42nd Annual Conference and Exposition, taking place September 22-26, 2020. The organization will also celebrate a major milestone as it commemorates its 50th anniversary year.
STDs Continue to Rise in the U.S.
Combined cases of syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia reached an all-time high in the United States in 2018, according to the annual Sexually Transmitted Disease Surveillance Report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
