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Assessor Fritz Kaegi releases Jefferson Township property reassessments Total assessed value increased 24%
Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi released the initial assessments of residential and commercial properties in Jefferson Township on September 30, 2024. The Assessor’s Office reassesses one-third of Cook County every year. Chicago was last reassessed in 2021.
Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
Mild cognitive impairment causes cognitive changes that are serious enough to be noticed by the person affected and by family members and friends but do not affect the individual’s ability to carry out everyday activities.
17th Ward Alderman David Moore Demands Apology from Deputy Mayor Garien Gatewood Regarding His "Political" Characterization about Teen's Death
Deputy Mayor Garien Gatewood should apologize for alleging that I am speaking out about the loss of the city's ShotSpotter detection system and the death of 19-year-old Sierra Evans for political gain. Unless Deputy Mayor Gatewood can specifically explain how a neighbor, her family, Father Michael Pfleger and I questioning whether ShotSpotter could have saved her life is a political gain, he needs to retract his statement and issue an apology.
Kyra Rénel Hardwick Receives Prestigious National Entrepreneurial Award Honoring Women of Color
The Women Presidents Organization (WPO), in partnership with Women Elevating Women (W.E.W.), announced Kyra Rénel Hardwick, managing consultant of The Kyra Company, LLC., as a 2024 Entrepreneurial Women of Impact Awards winner. Sponsored by JPMorgan Chase Commercial Banking, Hardwick was among twenty-four high achieving women from across North America will who were formally honored in a ceremony on September 11 in Philadelphia. The elite annual awards event selects minority women leaders who exhibit outstanding professional achievements and contributions to their local communities.
THE BLACK WOMEN'S HEALTH IMPERATIVE RELEASES BLACK WOMEN VOTE: 2024 HEALTH POLICY VOTERS GUIDE
Comprehensive guide provides a clear framework for understanding the pressing issues in this year's election that will directly impact the health and well-being of Black women.
Monica Omorodion Connects Success Journey with First Book
In the spirit of adventure and documenting the journey to success, Monica Omorodion Swaida, a fearless entrepreneur cum philanthropist recently unveiled her first book – They Love You Until You Start Thinking For Yourself. The award-winning filmmaker, actress, motivational speaker shared her setbacks and triumphs to an exciting life.
WHITE HOUSE HBCU INITIATIVE HONORS FOSSI WITH 2024 CHAIRMAN'S AWARD
The Future of STEM Scholars Initiative (FOSSI) was honored with the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) 2024 Chairman's Award, part of the Excellence in Innovation and Collaboration Acknowledgement Awards, presented during the 2024 National HBCU Week Conference.
Hopelab Names Inaugural Cohort of 6 HBCU Researchers to Drive Black Youth Wellness Initiatives
In the context of the increasing focus on mental health and equity in our society, Hopelab, a leader in advancing these outcomes for young people, is excited to announce the selection of six researchers from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) as recipients of its inaugural Translational Science Fellowship. The fellowship, announced earlier this summer, is designed to amplify the impact of mental health research at HBCUs with a focus on enhancing the mental well-being of Black young people.
City Colleges of Chicago and Northwestern University School of Professional Studies Sign Early Admissions Agreement to Support Transfer Students
Northwestern University School of Professional Studies(SPS) and City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) are partnering to increase access to higher learning by offering early admissions to transfer students from City Colleges of Chicago to the world-renowned university.
Giannoulias Announces Shift in DMV Facility Hours to Better Serve Residents
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced a change in DMV facility operating hours across the state next week to align with higher customer demand in the morning.
Local YouthBuild Programs, Grainger Assemble Disaster Relief Kits
To commemorate the 9/11 National Day of Service and celebrate the community partnership between YouthBuild USA, Grainger and local YouthBuild programs in Grainger communities, young people and staff from YouthBuild Lake County and YouthBuild Waukegan joined 500 employee volunteers at Grainger headquarters to assemble more than 4,000 disaster relief kits for the company’s annual “Bucket Build Day.”
REP. DAVIS CELEBRATES HOUSE PASSAGE OF HIS BIPARTISAN BILL TO REFORM CHILD WELFARE TO PROTECT AMERICA’S CHILDREN
Danny K. Davis (D-IL) celebrated the passage by the House of Representatives of his bipartisan legislation with Rep. Darin LaHood (R-IL) to reauthorize and reform child welfare programs under Title IV-B of the Social Security Act. The bipartisan Protecting America’s Children by Strengthening Families Act passed the House by a vote of 405 to 10 as part of H.R. 9076, Supporting America’s Children and Families Act, as amended. The bill reauthorizes Title IV-B and delivers the first increase in guaranteed funding since 2006. With approximately 369,000 children currently in foster care, this legislation offers vital assistance to help strengthen and keep families together and support the safety and well-being of children in foster care.
M.A.D.D. RHYTHMS’ CHICAGO TAP SUMMIT RETURNS OCTOBER 4-6
M.A.D.D. Rhythms, Chicago’s premier tap collective, is proud to announce the return of the Chicago Tap Summit and concludes with the world premiere from Company Member Andrew Carr, “To Love You All Ways,” October 4 - 6 at the Harold Washington Cultural Center, 4701 S. King Dr. (47th Street entrance) and additional events and appearances. Tickets are on sale for the Chicago Tap Summit and “To Love You All Ways” at MADDRhythms.com.
MAYOR BRANDON JOHNSON ANNOUNCES REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) TO GATHER RECOMMENDATIONS ON FIRST RESPONDER TECHNOLOGY
Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson announced that a Request for Information (RFI) has been issued to gather recommendations on reliable and efficient forms of first responder technology to ensure immediate attention from first responders in emergency situations. The City of Chicago, as previously announced in February 2024, decommissioned the use of acoustic gunshot detection technology from SoundThinking, Inc. on Sunday, Sept. 22.