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URGENT CALL FOR TOYS TO SAVE CHRISTMAS AS DONATIONS REACH A CRITICAL DEFICIT
The Salvation Army North and Central Illinois Division is asking residents to help meet the need across the state as the Christmas holiday approaches. The Salvation Army Angel Tree program helps so many during this difficult time of year, but unfortunately, thousands of children still need help.
One Week Away: Deadline to Apply for Federal Assistance for July Severe Storms is Dec. 13
FEMA has approved more than $126.8 million for homeowners and renters with July 13 - 16 storm damage to their home and personal property in Cook, Fulton, Henry, St. Clair, Washington, Will and Winnebago. Help is still available, so don’t delay! There’s one week left to apply for assistance from FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) before the Friday, December 13 deadline.
COMMUNITY INVESTMENT CORPORATION CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF IMPACT
Community Investment Corporation (CIC), a Chicago non-profit lender that finances the acquisition, rehabilitation, and preservation of affordable rental housing, celebrates fifty years of supporting neighborhood rental housing throughout the Chicago region. Since its founding in 1974, CIC has deployed a total of $1.8 billion in funds to local owner-operators, resulting in the creation and preservation of more than 69,000 affordable rental units across six Illinois counties, primarily in Chicago’s South and West Sides.
Bally’s Chicago Casino Launches Community Rewards Partner Program with Lettuce Entertain You, Virtue Restaurant, Field Museum & More
Bally’s Chicago Casino today unveiled a new Community Rewards Partner Program which allows rewards earned by casino customers to be redeemed at notable Chicago businesses, including Lettuce Entertain You restaurants, Virtue Restaurant, the Field Museum, Pizzeria Uno and more. The Community Rewards Partner Program reflects Bally’s commitment and priority to the city of Chicago.
IT’S THAT TIME AGAIN FOR “A MIRACLE ON 31stSTREET”
It’s a true “Miracle on 31st Street” this holiday season when Home Run Inn Pizza (HRI), renowned in Chicago for its Tavern-Style thin crust pizza since the 1940’s, and the City of Chicago’s Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) once again join hands to distribute 5,000 pizzas to over 30 Chicago Homeless Shelters at the Original Home Run Inn located at 4254 W. 31st Street for one magical hour on Tuesday, December 10 from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m.
Why Early Sport Specialization Could Be Sabotaging Your Child's Athletic Future
Sixty million children in America participate in organized sports annually. More than 26% of those kids "specialize" before puberty, meaning they engage in intense, year-round training in a single sport.
COOK COUNTY COMMISSIONER STAMPS, COOK COUNTY CLERK GORDON, PCC WELLNESS CENTER, AND OTHER ELECTS TO TRAVEL TO WEST SUBURBAN HOSPITAL TO PROTEST THE CLOSURE OF COMMUNITY HOSPITAL LABOR AND DELIVERY DEP
Tara Stamps- Cook County Commissioner of the 1st District- will joined by Cook County Commissioner Monica Gordon, Women’s Health Advocacy Groups, Staffers from the PCC Wellness Center and other local and regional elected officials a protest and call to action to prevent the closure of labor and delivery departments in community hospitals throughout Cook County. These closures disproportionately impact women of color, particularly Black women, in urban and underserved communities, worsening an already critical maternal health crisis.
Five Key Discoveries About Alzheimer’s in 2024
This year marked a significant leap forward in Alzheimer’s research and awareness, with progress in treatment options, diagnostic tools, and understanding risk factors. As 2024 draws to a close, here’s a look at five important breakthroughs that are shaping the future of Alzheimer’s care and prevention.
Hope Chicago Rallies New Public-Private Support for Chicago Families
Hope Chicago, the two-generation economic mobility and gap-closing scholarship program, convened more than 500 supporters Wednesday evening at The Salt Shed for its annual Hopecoming fundraiser to showcase a movement of growing public-private support behind the organization’s mission.
Community Investment Corporation Announces $15 Million Gift from Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott
Community Investment Corporation (CIC), a Chicago non-profit lender that finances the acquisition, rehabilitation, and preservation of affordable rental housing, today announced a $15 million unrestricted gift from renowned philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. This transformational gift marks the largest individual gift ever received in CIC’s 50-year history, helping advance its mission to support community development efforts in underinvested neighborhoods across Chicagoland, with a focus on affordable housing and economic equity.
MAYOR BRANDON JOHNSON AND THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING TO INVEST $20 MILLION IN VACANT AND ABANDONED BUILDINGS IN THE CITY VIA REBUILD 2.0 PROGRAM
Under Mayor Brandon Johnson’s leadership, the Chicago Department of Housing (DOH) has launched Rebuild 2.0, a program aimed at rehabilitating vacant buildings in disinvested communities, to be run by the department’s Bureau of Neighborhood Preservation.
#GIVING TUESDAY KICKS OFF UNCF CHICAGO GIVING SEASON
(Nov. 26, 2024)—Kicking off the season of giving, UNCF (United Negro College Fund) Chicago’s 2024 #GivingTuesday campaign is encouraging giving to correct the challenges facing minority higher education.
South Suburban College Named a 2024 Bellwether Finalist
South Suburban College (SSC) is excited to announce it has been selected as a top ten finalist for the 2024 Bellwether Award in the Planning, Governance, and Finance category. The nationally recognized Bellwether Award celebrates innovation and excellence in addressing critical challenges in higher education. Continuous Improvement in Teaching and Learning is being highlighted by finalists from 30 different states.
Gov. Pritzker Joins DPI to Launch Cannabis Research Institute (CRI)
Governor JB Pritzker joined University of Illinois System President Tim Killeen, government officials, and cannabis researchers with Discovery Partners Institute (DPI) to launch the Cannabis Research Institute (CRI). The launch event introduced CRI and its director, Reginald “Reggie” Guadino, to key stakeholders through an interactive panel moderated by Mike Marshall. Marshall, a journalist for Chicago News Weekly’s “Cannabis Corner,” contributed to the development of language for Illinois HB1438, which legalized cannabis use, possession, and purchase.