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MAYOR BRANDON JOHNSON ANNOUNCES 100% RENEWABLE ENERGY MILESTONE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO
Mayor Brandon Johnson, the Department of Environment (DOE), and the Department of Fleet and Facility Management (2FM) announced that the City has achieved its goal of transitioning all City facilities and operations to 100% renewable energy. With this step, Chicago becomes one of the largest cities in the U.S. sourcing the power for its operations with renewable energy.
CITY OF CHICAGO INTRODUCES FREE RECYCLE COACH APP CONNECTING CHICAGO RESIDENTS TO HYPER-LOCAL WASTE AND RECYCLING INFORMATION
Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Department of Streets and Sanitation (DSS) introduced the new Recycle Coach education app, bringing hyper-local waste and recycling information directly to city residents. The new mobile and smartphone app, available at no cost to the City via a partnership with Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) and Recycle Coach, advises residents on waste and recycling schedules and proper waste management to decrease contamination at material recovery facilities, increase the diversion of materials from landfills, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Forest Preserves of Cook County Unveils Expanded Vendor Opportunities for 2025
The Forest Preserves of Cook County is offering businesses the opportunity to sell goods and services, from food to fitness classes, at playfields and other locations. With around 62 million annual visits and counting, the Forest Preserves seeks to enhance visitors’ convenience and enjoyment while supporting its mission to protect and preserve the county’s open spaces.
Giannoulias Reveals 2024 Rejected License Plates
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias’ office rejected more than 300 vanity and personalized license plates in 2024
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, in Partnership with Paramount Pictures, Announces the 10 Recipients of the Bob Marley: One Love Social Impact Scholarship
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF), in partnership with Paramount Pictures, is proud to announce the 10 recipients of the Bob Marley: One Love Social Impact Scholarship. This scholarship, launched in honor of the legacy of Bob Marley and the February release of the Bob Marley: One Love biopic, supports students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) dedicated to making a difference in their communities through social justice initiatives.
Kennedy-King College Launches New Programs And Reopens Restaurant
The Spring Semester at Kennedy-King College began on Monday, Jan. 13th. Katonja Webb-Walker, Ed.D, President of Kennedy-King College, said there are a lot of new programs, along with the return of some programs, that students and potential students can take advantage of.
Englewood Community Wants Residents’ Input For Master Plan
Englewood Community United is one of several groups that are creating a master plan for the Englewood community.
Lynwood Mayor is seeking re-election
Jada Curry, Mayor of the Village of Lynwood, is seeking a second term as mayor.
Elected Officials And Community Members Fight For Maternal Health Resources
As Black Maternal Health legislation continues to gain local and national attention, local elected officials are calling on a local hospital to reinstate the nurse midwifery privileges of a healthcare entity that has been serving the community for decades.
Nicor Gas provides tips to help customers stay safe and warm, and reduce energy costs during winter weather
As the temperatures dip into the teens and single digits over the next week, Nicor Gas is prepared to deliver the clean, safe, reliable and affordable natural gas customers expect and deserve to keep their homes safe and warm.
Groundbreaking NYU Langone Health Study Published in Nature Medicine
A recent study from NYU Langone Health, published in Nature Medicine, reveals that the risk of developing dementia after the age of 55 is significantly higher than previously suggested by earlier research. These new findings reinforce that US dementia cases will double—reaching 1 million—by 2060 adding long-standing messages from the Alzheimer’s Association about the increasing risk and prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. While different studies may yield varying results based on methodology or population, all, including the Alzheimer’s Association’s Facts and Figures report, point to an escalating risk and prevalence of dementia in the coming years and decades.
Trump’s Team is Coming for Climate Science.
It is official: 2024 was the hottest year on record. Temperatures not only surpassed 2023 as the previous hottest year, they leapt – for the first time – past the goal set in the Paris Climate Agreement of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.
DR. KISHA E. McCASKILL APPOINTED COOK COUNTY COMMISSIONER OF THE 5TH DISTRICT
Illinois State Senator and Thornton Township Committeeman Napoleon Harris III was joined by ten other Chicago and south suburban Democratic Committeemen as they met to select a person to occupy the 5th District Cook County Commissioner’s seat left vacant by the current Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon. The gathering took place last evening (1/10) at South Suburban College in South Holland, Illinois.
AND the BEAT GOES ON…
My focus in this column has primarily been directed to the actions families must take to preserve their wealth for the next generations, in accordance to Proverbs 13:22.
