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Chicago Football Classic Kicks off at Soldier Field
“This year we are excited to welcome the fans and family from Grambling State University and Clark-Atlanta to Chicago and Cook County,” said Toni Preckwinkle, who is the Illinois Cook County Board President. “The Football Classic and related activities provide us with the perfect opportunity to showcase the values of our historic Black colleges and universities and the pride and accomplishments of student athletes.”
ILLINOIS WORKERS, LEADERS CONTINUE TO CHALLENGE RAUNER’S MINIMUM WAGE VETO
Rauner explained in his veto message for SB 81 that while helping low-income families get out of poverty is a top priority, recent economic evidence proves this bill would have done the total opposite.
AFRICAN AMERICAN CHILDREN AT RISK FOR INFECTIOUS DISEASES
In the past, vaccinations have prevented infants from contracting infectious diseases like polio or rotavirus, which once killed or harmed many infants, children, and adults.
Summit held on Preparedness as the American Red Cross Responds to Hurricane Harvey
Hurricane Harvey is causing unprecedented and catastrophic floods southeastern Texas. It is the first major hurricane to make landfall in the United States since Wilma in 2005, according to reports.
Jackson Park Golf Association Support of the Restoration of the Jackson Park and South Shore Golf Courses
The JPGA is a coalition of a number of African American male and female golf leagues/clubs representing more than 500 golfers who have supported the courses for decades.
Unions: A solution to our rigged economy
One of my first memories about Holy Cross Hospital, where I’ve worked for the last twenty years, is hearing my parents talk about how the hospital turned away Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. when he was injured marching against racism here in Chicago.
State Announces October 1 Start for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program Enrollment
LIHEAP is a state and federally funded energy assistance program for low-income families, in which heating bill payments are made on behalf of households.
COMED UNVEILS SOLAR SPOTLIGHT PYRAMID IN BRONZEVILLE
In 2016, ComEd’s Solar Spotlight program was launched to teach and develop high school students through STEM courses like science, technology, engineering and math, according to a ComEd press release. The 2017 Solar Spotlight program incorporated the Arts and included workshops on solar energy, African-American trailblazers and the earliest forms of STEM.
APPEALS COURT SAYS FLINT WATER LAWSUIT CAN CONTINUE
Residents in Flint have been charged three-times the national rate for water, because the city is trying to balance their budget and these charges and fees come at the exact time that they couldn’t use the water.”
INHERIT CHICAGO RELEASES ITS FULL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
“The goal for this inaugural year is to have a wide, intergenerational cross-section of Chicagoans visit a neighborhood and experience a cultural exchange they had little knowledge of before,” says Emily Reusswig, Executive Director at the Chicago Cultural Alliance. “
Freshmen At Noble Charter Schools Return to Class Across Chicago
Noble’s Johnson College Prep in the Englewood neighborhood, students and staff were welcomed by Illinois State Senator Mattie Hunter of the 3rd District and Chicago Democratic Committeeman Kevin Bailey of the 20th District, as well as representatives from R.A.G.E., the Resident Association of Greater Englewood.
Roseland Hospital to Receive Loan
“Four years ago, the state of Illinois offered Roseland the financial lifeline it so greatly needed in return for the promise that it would put its financial house in order,” Frerichs said. “The leadership of the hospital and the greater community rose up to meet that challenge and, as a result, have earned the trust and the high expectations that come with this financial assistance.”
INSIDE THIS EDITION IS A COPY OF THORNTON TOWNSHIP REAL ESTATE ASSESSMENT LIST
Berrios said, “My office works to properly value every property and efficiently administer tax saving exemptions for homeowners. My primary concerns as Assessor continue to be the fair and equitable assessment of all properties to ensure each property owner only pays his or her fair share of property taxes and the on-time completion of the assessment cycle.
Glenwood Academy Holds 130th Anniversary Pro-Am event
This year’s Pro-Am is part of a yearlong celebration honoring the organization’s 130 years of service to children and families.
