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Op-Ed / Hidden Scars
As Mental Health Awareness Month nears its close, it’s important that everyone who cares about the whole of Chicago and the whole of Illinois pay some extra close attention to the impact mental health and trauma has in underserved, disenfranchised and socio-economically challenged communities.
Knot My Boat Charters Offers Unlimited Access to Luxury on Lake Michigan
Knot My Boat Charters has fully rolled out its unique membership program, which provides access to luxury Lake Michigan boating, with no limit to the number of charters that members can book throughout the season. The company offers memberships and single-use rentals for a fleet of 15 sport and luxury yachts, ranging from 33-foot sport cruisers to 56-foot luxe yachts.
CENSUS BUREAU: ILLINOIS MAY HAVE BEEN UNDERCOUNTED IN 2020 CENSUS
The Census Bureau released new survey data Thursday suggesting the population of Illinois may have been undercounted by nearly 2 percent in the 2020 headcount. That was one of the findings of the Census Bureau’s Post-Enumeration Survey, or PES, something the bureau does after each decennial census to assess the quality of the census data. The results do not change the official population numbers of any state, nor do they affect congressional reapportionment, but they do help guide the bureau in its planning for the next decennial census.
MAYOR LIGHTFOOT, CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS, CITY, STATE, AND COMMUNITY LEADERS BREAK GROUND ON A NEW ATHLETIC FIELD AT FARRAGUT CAREER ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot joined City, State, Chicago Public Schools (CPS), and community leaders to break ground on a new turf soccer field at Farragut Career Academy High School. The project is part of a $16.6 million investment in the campus, set to be completed by Fall 2022. The improvements will help ensure Farragut continues to grow and thrive as an educational cornerstone in the Little Village community.
South Suburban College Baseball Wins 14th Division I Regional Championship
The South Suburban College Baseball Team captured their 14th Regional Championship on Saturday, May 14th, following a hard fought 12-inning victory over Region-IV Tournament host Triton College by a score of 9-8. The Bulldogs improved their season record of 41-17 – the 13th time they have reached the 40-win mark in school history .
1st District Candidate wants to build future for all
1st District Candidate wants to build future for all. Chris Butler, Senior Pastor of Chicago Embassy Church Network, is running for 1st Congressional District.
Robbins Police Department has a new contract
Officers at the Village of Robbins Police Department have a new contract. The contract was signed on Thursday, May 12th. The contract includes a pay increase, as well as resources and equipment such as body cameras and tasers.
Program seeks to expand capacity of small businesses
World Business Chicago has created a program with the goal of expanding Black and Latino owned businesses on the South and West sides.
Célébrez en Rosé Wine & Music Festival Coming to Chicago
A new event is coming for those who want to experience Summertime Chi and support Black owned wine makers. Célébrez en Rosé Wine & Music Festival is set for Saturday, June 25th, which is also International Rosé Day, at Burnham Park, 4100 S. Lake Shore Drive.
Local Runner’s Group prioritizes health and wellness
Terrance Lyles started running in 2006. He has participated in marathons from Chicago to Detroit, from Berlin, Germany to Negril, Jamaica. He wanted to share his love of running and find others who also loved it as much as he did, so he created the Men Run Deez Streets Facebook Group.
Deeply Rooted Dance Theater Selected to Receive Highest Level of Support from the University of Chicago’s Community Programs Accelerator
On May 18th, the Community Programs Accelerator at the University of Chicago announced that Deeply Rooted Dance Theater is one of two organizations joining the Accelerator’s 2022/2023 nonprofit cohort at the Core level. The organization will receive $50,000 in grant funding along with intense, focused, and customized support for up to three years.
City and State Partner on New Program to Offer Immediate Treatment For Opioid Use Disorder
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) Commissioner Allison Arwady, M.D. and Illinois Department of Human Services Division of Substance Use Prevention and Recovery (IDHS/SUPR) Director Laura Garcia announced today the launch of a new pilot program to offer immediately available medication to Chicagoans to treat opioid use disorder (OUD). Medication- assisted recovery (MAR) involves the use of FDA-approved medications for the treatment of OUD and with the launch of the MAR NOW pilot program, a new hotline will make treatment more accessible than ever.
Sheriff’s Office’s Community Resource Center Serves as Bridge to Connect Teens to Services Amid National Mental Health Crisis
As the number of juveniles in need of mental health services continues to increase, the Cook County Sheriff’s Office wants to remind teens and their loved ones that the Sheriff’s Office’s Community Resource Center (CRC) stands ready to help connect them to the services they need to thrive.
COOK COUNTY COMMISSIONER DENNIS DEER GATHERS NUMEROUS ELECTED OFFICIALS AND WESTSIDE MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS IN ANNOUNCING EXPANSION OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Dennis Deer-Cook County Board Commissioner of the 2nd District- was joined by Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, numerous elected officials, Cook County Mental Health Officials, and various not for profit Mental Health Executives as he publicly appealed to general public to become aware of the new and expanded mental health services being provided by Cook County Health.
