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SOUTH SUBURBAN SCHOOL DISTRICT EXPLORES CLOSING FLAGSHIP HIGH SCHOOL
Rich Township High School District 227 is currently considering the closure of Rich East High School, 300 Sauk Trail, in Park Forest due to what the board claims to be a decreasing student body population and the need to make significant repairs to all of the district’s three buildings.
Vocal, Visible, and Vigilant: The Black Women’s Agenda, Inc. Hosts 42nd Annual Symposium Town Hall & Awards Luncheon
Six months away from the first 2020 presidential primaries and caucuses, The Black Women’s Agenda, Inc. (BWA) hosted its 42nd Annual Symposium Town Hall and Awards Luncheon recently, encouraging the nearly 1,800 attendees to flex their political muscle and to help usher in the changes that they want to see in their communities and across the nation.
Shh…Your Devices May Be Listening to You
We have become accustomed to carrying our mobile phones and tablet devices everywhere we go. The mobile phone has essentially become an integral part of our everyday lives, helping us to communicate, make payments and socialize. Unfortunately, the smart devices of today are equipped with many different types of sensors that may be listening in on our conversations.
United Airlines Launches Online Campaign for Hurricane Dorian Relief Efforts
United Airlines has launched a Crowdrise fundraising campaign for those affected by Hurricane Dorian. Donations will support the airline’s relief partners that provide assistance in the United States and internationally: American Red Cross, Airlink, Americares and Global Giving.
Chicago State University Host Community Curation Events To Digitize Historical Document
During September, Chicago State University, 9501 S. King Dr., is hosting the National Museum of African American History and Culture’s traveling Community Curation program which allows individuals to have their family photos, videos, and documents digitized for free. The purpose of the program is to encourage intergenerational storytelling in the African American community.
Young Adults Exposed to Incarceration as Children Have Higher Odds of Future Depression, PTSD
Young adults with childhood history of both parental incarceration and juvenile justice involvement were nearly three times more likely to have depression or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) compared to peers without any experience with the criminal justice system, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open. They also were nearly twice as likely to have anxiety compared to young adults without childhood exposure to incarceration.
Candidate For Illinois Supreme Court Hopes To Be Second Black Judge Elected To Serve
Appellate Court Justice Nathaniel Howse Jr. is running for election to the Illinois Supreme Court as one of three 1st District judges. Howse is running for a seat that was vacated by the retirement of Justice Charles E. Freeman.
Study finds women at greater risk of depression, anxiety after hysterectomy
Hysterectomy is associated with an increased risk of long-term mental health issues, especially depression and anxiety, according to a cohort study by Mayo Clinic researchers involving nearly 2,100 women.
SOUTH SUBURBAN STUDENT NAMED GOLDEN APPLE SCHOLAR
Golden Apple, an Illinois nonprofit working to prepare, support and mentor teachers, recently announced the 263 members of it’s 2019 Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois cohort. Ashley Coleman, from Harvey, is one of those 263 members and as a result will have access to a variety of resources provided by Golden Apple as she obtains her degree and goes on to become a full-time teacher.
FORMER SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER HOPES TO TRANSFORM EDUCATION SYSTEM IN CHICAGO
After working as a special education teacher for 13 years, Damien Howard decided to start his own business, Clever Characters, as a way of transforming the how inner-city students experience education.
Report Shows Black Population in Chicago Currently Declining
State Representative La Shawn K. Ford (D-CH), Chairperson of Higher Education Appropriations is working with UIC ahead of the 2020 U.S Census to increase an accurate count. A startling report is sounding the alarm on the declining black population in Chicago. A report by the UIC Great Cities Institute shows the black population in Chicago is currently declining in every predominant black community in Chicago. Chicago’s black population is on track to shrink to 665,000 by the year 2030
CHICAGO GETS ITS FIRST TRUTH AND RACIAL HEALING LEADER
Rico was selected after a six-month search led by the TRHT Greater Chicago search committee and Morten Group. As director, he also will serve on the TRHT Greater Chicago Leadership Advisory Committee, whose members include Ric Estrada of Metropolitan Family Services, Angelique Power, from the Field Foundation of Illinois, and Daniel Ash, from the Chicago Community Trust.
CCC to host its 15th Annual Silas Purnell College Expo on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at Tuley Park
The Chesterfield Community Council (CCC) will host the 15th Annual "Silas Purnell College Expo" on Saturday, September 21, 11:00 a.m. at Tuley Park Field House, 90th & King Drive.
AIRSS Announces Partnership with Miss Illinois
Miss Illinois 2019 Ariel Beverly and the Association of Illinois Rural and Small Schools have joined forces to advocate for increased access to arts and general education in Illinois schools. Miss Beverly began her reign as Miss Illinois after being crowned in June at the state competition in Marion. Beverly, who grew up in East Moline, is a former high school art teacher who recognizes the important role that arts education plays in young people’s success. The overarching goal of her reign as Miss Illinois is to have at least one arts education teacher in every school.