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Commissioner Sims backs Gordon for her soon to be vacated Cook County Board Seat
The Cook County Commissioner Deborah Sims has represented the 5th District for 27 years. She announced that she would not seek re-election when her current term is up in 2022. Sims has made it clear that she wants her seat to be filled by a Black woman. She has chosen Monica Gordon.
The MATCCH Foundation a Creates Community-Based Healthcare Model
Last year after attending a George Floyd protest, Isaac Palmer, Jr., along with a friend, were inspired to make change in the Black community. They knew they couldn’t change the actions of police, they couldn’t reach the mayor, but they did know healthcare.
The City of Chicago Encourages Chicagoans to Get Vaccinated and “Protect their Health on the 12th”
The City of Chicago is doubling down on efforts to get all Chicagoans vaccinated following last week’s federal approval of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children, ages 5 to 11. City health and education leaders Tuesday shared updates on the best way Chicagoans can connect with lifesaving COVID-19 vaccines – and encouraged everyone to get vaccinated and “protect their health on the 12th.”
PROMINENT AND POPULAR CHICAGO BASED ATTORNEY NOW SEEKING TO BE ELECTED TO JUDGE OF THE 5TH SUB CIRCUIT
Timothy Wright- Prominent Chicago based Civil Attorney and International Affairs Champion- is announcing his anticipated campaign for Judge in Chicago’s 5th Sub Circuit of Cook County. Attorney Wright made this decision after reviewing the results of a recent listening tour throughout the district as well as his exploratory committee.
Reflecting on the impact of our commitment in Chicago
Last October, I was honored to share the stage with Mayor Lightfoot and We Rise Together, representing JPMorgan Chase as the bank announced a $600 million commitment to increase homeownership for 3,000 Black, Latino and Hispanic families in Chicago. This announcement was part of a larger, five-year $30 billion national commitment the company made to advance racial equity. To be a part of such important work was a professional and personal highlight for me, having grown up in the Chicagoland area and witnessing first-hand the inequities for people of color in the community.
CHICAGO ROADMAP COLLABORATION MAKES PROGRESS
Chicago Public Schools and City Colleges of Chicago collaborated in 2020 to create the Chicago Roadmap to support students on their path to and through college as they make their way to their careers. Now, a year later, a progress report is out that highlights best practices and implementation of programs.
ComEd Launches New Job Training Program
ComEd has announced the CONSTRUCT Business Operations Academy, a new pilot program to increase the pool of qualified minority candidates for entry-level administrative and project coordinator roles in the utility, construction and related industries. The program is administered by YWCA Metropolitan Chicago and is funded by ComEd and INTREN.
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas to share government transparency and social equity initiatives at real estate and tax conference in the Dominican Republic
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas will discuss how advancements in the Treasurer’s Office have increased transparency and efficiency while promoting social equity during a conference next week in the Dominican Republic.
CONGRESSIONAL REDISTRICTING PLAN CLEARS GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Illinois lawmakers gave final approval in the early hours of Friday morning to a new congressional redistricting plan that divides the state into 17 districts, one fewer than it currently has due to its loss of population since the 2010 U.S. Census.
The Village Of Matteson Is One Of The Finalist For The Southland Casino
The Village of Matteson has been named a one of two finalists for the Southland Casino. The Village of Matteson made a presentation to the Illinois Gaming Board on October 13th. The Village Homewood is the other finalists. There were four applicants for the South Suburban Owner’s License. Charles Schmadeke, chairman of the Illinois Gaming Board said it was not an easy task and each applicant had positive attributes. He added, the decision was based upon the Illinois Gaming Board’s statutory duties and standards that have been set.
Retreat continues To Give Representation To Purveyors Of Color
For so long, there was a lack of representation across the culinary industry. With Theaster Gates’ commitment to uplifting Black and Brown entrepreneurs in the arts across the board, it has been very important for him to create, make and activate space, especially at the Retreat Currency Café.
Initial Allocation of 2021 Emergency Rental Assistance is 100 Percent Disbursed
Governor JB Pritzker today announced that $505 million of the initial tranche of Illinois’ 2021 emergency rental assistance from the federal government has been distributed, as Illinois leads the nation in getting this funding out the door faster than any other state. More than 57,000 households have now received assistance through the Illinois Rental Payment Program (ILRPP). With Illinois’ initial 2021 allocation of rental relief funds fully paid out, IHDA will open a new round of assistance funded by a separate federal bill on Monday, Nov. 8.
Homeownership Is The Key To Wealth Creation
Steven Hunter has made it his mission to help more people on the South and West sides of Chicago to become homeowners. Hunter, the Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for the McDonald’s Corporation, has seen the power of homeownership and wealth creation.
Military veterans, here’s information that may be helpful to know about your health benefits
Individuals eligible for Medicare, including veterans, have an important decision to make before Tuesday, December 7, the Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plan Annual Election Period (AEP) deadline. Selecting the plan best suited for your individual health needs is a critical decision, as the plan you select is the coverage you’ll have for all of 2022, with few exceptions. For Medicare beneficiaries who also receive health care benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), there’s even more to consider.
