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New Superintendent Of District 152 ½ Wants To Create Supportive Environment For Students And Teachers
Education found Dr. Cynthia Levy as a second career. She began as a Language Arts Instructor at Fenger High School in 2002. Twelve years later she has been appointed as the Superintendent of Hazel Crest School District 152 ½.
May Is Declared Haitian American Heritage Month In Chicago
May is Haitian Heritage Month and each year on May 18th, Haitians celebrate the Haitian flag, which symbolizes their fight for freedom and independence. During the month of May, Haitian culture, history, food, heritage and the language is celebrated through a series of events. Locally, the Coalition of Haitian-American Organizations of the Chicagoland Area celebrated the creation of Haitian-American Heritage Month, with Mayor Brandon Johnson and City Council.
Illinois Legislature Passes First-In-The-Nation Bill to Cover Alzheimer’s Treatments for State Employees
After unanimous votes in both the Senate and House, the Illinois legislature passed Senate Bill 3318, an initiative of the Alzheimer’s Association that ensures state employee health insurance provides coverage for all FDA-approved Alzheimer’s treatments. Illinois is the first state in the country to legislatively enact this requirement for Alzheimer’s treatment coverage, further expanding access to these new drugs that slow the progression of the disease.
VONtv Premieres CBS 2 Chicago Dorothy Tucker’s Special Report INVESTIGATING INJUSTICE
VONtv, WVON’s OTT Digital Streaming network will premier award-winning journalist Dorothy Tucker of CBS 2 Chicago’s special investigative report on the enormous impact of crime on Black Women in Chicago. The two-part program, Investigating Injustice, will air Thursday May 30th at 7pm central on VONtv.
Cook County Assessor’s Office Hosts Black Tax discussion
As part of its ongoing Racial Equity and Real Estate conversation series, the Cook County Assessor’s Office (CCAO) hosted a panel discussion on Wednesday, May 22, about The Black Tax, a new history that shows how inequitable assessments and predatory practices within the property tax system enriched speculators and removed poor people from their homes.
UNCF TO HONOR EIGHT AT “A MIND IS…” GALA, JUNE 15
As a major event during the year-long 80th anniversary celebration of UNCF (United Negro College Fund), UNCF Chicago will recognize seven extraordinary individuals and one corporate supporter at its “A Mind Is…” (AMI) Gala, at 7 p.m., on June 15, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. Visit uncf.org/Chicago.
The Cigna Group Ranks No. 7 in Fair360 Top 50 Companies
Global health company The Cigna Group (NYSE: CI) announced today that it is No. 7 on Fair360's 2024 Top 50 Companies – seven spots higher than last year's ranking – demonstrating The Cigna Group's long-standing and deep commitment to equal opportunity for all. Fair360 announced its 2024 Top 50 honorees this week, recognizing The Cigna Group for its workplace practices, philanthropy, leadership accountability, supplier fairness, human capital, and talent programs.
Guitar Center Inducts Guitarist Gary Clark Jr. Into RockWalk
Guitar Center announced the induction of four-time Grammy® winning guitarist Gary Clark Jr. into the retailer's iconic RockWalk. The private ceremony took place at Guitar Center's Hollywood location on Sunset Boulevard. Following the ceremony, Gary Clark Jr. performed at Guitar Center's flagship - his first concert in Los Angeles since releasing his newest album, "JPEG RAW"
For A Bright Future Foundation and NAB Leadership Foundation Announce Strategic Partnership
Louis Hernandez Jr.'s Foundation For A Bright Future ("For A Bright Future," "FABF"), a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting underprivileged and underrepresented children, is proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership with the NAB Leadership Foundation ("NABLF") to revolutionize media education and career pathways for students. This collaboration, rooted in shared values and objectives, aims to provide students with unparalleled educational opportunities and sustainable employment prospects in the media industry.
Gov. Pritzker Announces Successful Medicaid Redetermination Effort
Governor JB Pritzker joined Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) Director Lizzy Whitehorn, Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Dulce Quintero, and other leaders today to celebrate the success of the campaign to keep eligible Medicaid customers enrolled in coverage during the yearlong unwinding from the federal Continuous Medicaid Coverage Requirement.
Chicago Public Schools Celebrates Crossing Guard Appreciation Month
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chicago Public Schools (CPS) officials honored more than 700 crossing guards at Malcolm X College who play a vital role in ensuring students traverse busy intersections safely and help with the security of students as they arrive and leave school premises. Crossing Guard Appreciation Day is observed annually each May in Illinois, recognizing the contributions of our crossing guards in keeping students and other pedestrians safe as they commute to and from school.
Giannoulias to Illinoisans: “Get Real”
A broadcast quality press conference video is available to view and download here. With the federal deadline exactly one year away, Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is encouraging Illinoisans to “Get Real” and obtain a REAL ID.
ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE TAKES MAJOR STRIDES IN MAYOR JOHNSON’S FIRST YEAR
Mayor Brandon Johnson advanced a series of strategies throughout his first year to combat climate change, pollution, and waste while centering the needs of Chicago’s working families. Through lawsuits, programs, budget allocations, policies, and leveraging federal partnerships, Mayor Johnson has emerged as a national leader in the climate justice movement at the municipal level.
More than 80 CPS Students Commit to Teach Chicago Tomorrow Program
More than 80 Chicago Public Schools (CPS) high school seniors committed to serving the District as future educators through an innovative and collaborative initiative called the “Teach Chicago Tomorrow Program.” CPS CEO Pedro Martinez and Truman College President Dr. Shawn Jackson recognized the aspiring educators at a Teach Chicago Tomorrow signing day ceremony Wednesday, May 8, at the Chicago Cultural Center.