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Advocates call for a moratorium on expressway expansion in Chicagoland
For decades, regional planning leaders have urged cities and villages across metropolitan Chicago to build communities in ways that reduce driving and increase walking, bicycling and public transit ridership. But a new analysis by the Active Transportation Alliance shows that the region has only grown more car dependent.
Food Shouldn’t Jam You Up … Local Lifestyle Expert Shares Her Food Journey To Highlight Food Allergies That Develop Later In Life
Chicago based lifestyle, fitness and nutrition coach, Andrea Wise, thought she knew it all about health until this summer when she started experiencing hives and gut pain after eating. So she cut out the obvious foods, alcohols and made a concerted effort for the typical immediate relief. That relief never came, so Andrea had her blood and stool tested to reveal the real issues. The results blew her Nike’s off … she can’t eat tomatoes, avocado, spinach, and the list goes on.
Students Get Back To School Shopping Spree From Target
The Blue Island/Robbins Neighborhood Network recently partnered with the Target Store in Morgan Park, 11840 S. Marshfield Ave., to offer 100 local students $100 each for a back to school shopping spree. Students were able to get anything and everything they needed including school supplies, backpacks, uniforms, and new shoes to start the school year off right.
Glenwood Roller Rink Skater Prepares For World Roller Skating Competition
Local high school student, Darius Sanders, likes to spend time with his friends and family at the Glenwood Roller Rink where he has been skating as far back as he can remember. Unlike most leisurely skaters, Sanders is a three-time National Figure Roller Skating champion and is currently preparing to travel to Paris to compete in the 2018 World Roller Artistic Skating Championships.
Bill To Boost Women-Owned And Minority-Owned Businesses Becomes Law
Legislation, proposed by Illinois Comptroller Susana A. Mendoza, requiring Constitutional Officers to aspire to the same goals state agencies do of working with businesses owned by women, minorities and people with disabilities has become law.
Third Major Roadway Shutdown Of The Summer Will Take Place during Labor Day Weekend
Rev. Gregory Seal Livingston, interim pastor of New Hope Baptist Church, recently hosted a press conference outside of the Chicago Mayor’s Office on the fifth floor of the Chicago’s City Hall building, 121 N. LaSalle St., to announce that he is organizing a shut down of the Kennedy Expressway entering and exiting O’hare International Airport on Sept. 3.
Chicago’s National Youth Poet Laureate Leads Poetry Writing Workshop
The Chicago Child Care Society recently hosted a Creative Writing Workshop with Patricia Frazier, Chicago’s National Youth Poet Laureate. The workshop gave participants of two CCCS young adult programs the opportunity to try their hand at creating poetry and performing spoken word.
Black Women for Positive Change Announces 2018 Week of Non-Violence
Black Women for Positive Change, (BW4PC) in affiliation with the Positive Change Foundation, recently announced the Sixth Annual 2018 Week of Non-Violence, Justice and Opportunities, October 13-21, 2018. In a joint statement, Daun S. Hester and Dr. Stephanie E. Myers, National Co-Chairs of Black Women for Positive Change said, “We are reaching out to leaders around the United States and the World, to join us in the sixth annual Week of Non-Violence, Justice and Opportunities. We are honored that an outstanding group of leaders are joining this effort to promote the concepts of violence prevention, anger management, and de-escalation of violence.
Ford Forms New Task Force Focused On Developing the West Side
The West Side Development Task Force was recently formed by La Shawn Ford, State Representative for Illinois’s 8th House District, to unite the west side communities that he represents, bring attention to the lack of development happening in the area, and to attract new development. Ford called on residents, business owners, and non-profit organizations to attend the first task force meeting where they laid out their goals.
R&B Funk Music Group LAKESIDE Live at the TASTE of Thornton Township SATURDAY, AUGUST 25, 2018
Chicago, IL. Thornton Township will hosts its 17th Annual TASTE of Thornton Township Celebration, located at South Suburban College, 15800 S. State Street, South Holland, Illinois on Saturday, August 25, 2018, 10:00AM –7:00PM
“There will never be another queen.”
There will never be another queen. “Jesus, Be a Fence Around Me” My heart is heavy and in so much pain. A lot of music left earth today. The Heavens rejoice. Aretha, my sister beloved and friend with the 4 octave range and inimitable sound, has gone even higher. She had been battling a debilitating illness over the last few years. She fought as gallantly as she sang, with faith, power and dignity.
A CUSTOM FRAME IS WHAT GREAT ARTWORK DEMANDS, ACCORDING TO THE WOODSHOP
“I was just filling a void when I first opened up. There was very little African or African American art available to the community, the community meaning Chicago and the United States. When I first started selling art every major city in the country didn’t have a serious brick and mortar art gallery displaying and selling African and African American Art,” said Lawrence D’Antignac, owner of The Woodshop.
Black Fire Brigade Sends 30 Black Young Adults to EMT School
At the Black Fire Brigade’s grand opening in June, Lieutenant Quention Curtis, the organization’s president and founder, presented a check to send 10 young adults to EMT school. After his subsequent television and radio segments, the brigade’s phone and inbox were flooded with inquiries from young black adults interested in EMT training – and with donors wanting to help. As a result, the Black Fire Brigade is now providing $30,000 for tuition, books, and uniforms so that 30 students can train for certification.
Chicago Public Schools CEO Speaks at City Club
The City Club of Chicago recently hosted Janice Jackson, CEO of Chicago Public Schools (CPS), to give her outlook on the future of the school district. Jackson became the CEO in January and since then she has been working towards her goal of making CPS the best possible school system for its students.
