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Property reassessments released for South Chicago
The Cook County Assessor’s Office released initial assessments of residential and commercial properties in the township of South Chicago. This is the fifth of eight townships in the City of Chicago to be reassessed in 2021 under the leadership of Assessor Fritz Kaegi, who took office after Chicago’s last reassessment in 2018.
Debbie Allen, National Kidney Foundation Team-Up for Early Diagnosis of Kidney Disease
Family doctors and primary care practices need to ramp up kidney disease testing, using both a blood and urine test because millions of adults are walking around with the dangerous disease but don't know it, a message the National Kidney Foundation's Chief Medical Officer and Debbie Allen will share with thousands of physicians at a conference held recently.
Author Helps Self-Published Children's Authors Expand Reach
While the artistry of entrepreneurialism is certainly an accomplishment for anyone, being an author is very similar to running your own business. With the product being your own writing, you grow comfortable in your craft and begin publishing your work. It's essential to build your credibility with amazing reviews. Of course, it's imperative to write a piece that is worthy of praise, but building integrity amongst your readers encourages new people to join in with turning the pages as well.
Two new traveling exhibits will bring world-class exhibitions to Carroll County starting October 9, 2021
Voices and Votes explores questions stemming from the leap of faith taken by the American revolutionaries who established a government that entrusted the power of the nation not in a monarchy but in its citizens. The exhibition explores the questions: Who has the right to vote, what are the freedoms and responsibilities of citizens, and whose voices will be heard?
“THE TEMPLE” TO SERVE AS BEACON OF LIGHT
Pastor John Hannah had a vision to create an oasis in a dry spot with the goal to reinvigorate and revitalize the community where ‘The Temple’ is located. John Hannah, the founder and senior pastor of New Life Covenant, celebrated the grand opening of its new church and performing arts center, ‘The Temple’, with a three-day event. The 100,000 square foot facility, located at 7621 S. Greenwood, has 4,000 seats and can also be used as a community performing arts center.
AUTHOR USES HER PLATFORM TO TALK ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF DIVERSITY EQUITY & INCLUSION
LaCoya Harris has learned a lot from her experiences while working in human resources in Corporate America. She has taken those lessons and written a book, “F*** the Fairytale: My Escape from Corporate America.”
The Auditorium Theatre Announces The 11th Year Of ArtsXChange
The Auditorium Theatre announces the 11th year of their signature education program: ArtsXChange. ArtsXChange is the Auditorium Theatre’s immersive year-long professional development mentorship opportunity for educators (grades 2-8) who want to integrate arts-based learning into existing curriculum using arts-learning strategies in their classrooms.
ILLINOIS DIGITAL EQUITY TOUR COMMEMORATES 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF COMCAST’S INTERNET ESSENTIALS PROGRAM
Comcast began the Illinois Digital Equity Tour, a week-long tour of locations across Illinois to promote digital equity. The timing of the tour is in line with the 10th anniversary of Internet Essentials, Comcast’s low-cost broadband adoption program for low-income households with grammar, high school, and college students; seniors; veterans; people with disabilities, and public housing residents enrolled in public assistance programs, ranging from Medicaid, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) to the federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and housing assistance programs. Since its launch in 2011, Internet Essentials has connected more than 10 million Americans to the Internet at home – more than 1.3 million in Illinois alone.
Ramada by Wyndham Taps Musician and Le Cordon Bleu-Trained Chef Kelis
Ramada® by Wyndham, one of the most recognized hotel brands in the world with more than 800 hotels across over 60 countries, today launched “Sample the World® with Ramada,” a new digital video series designed to take travelers on a globally-inspired culinary journey across North America. Hosted by Grammy-nominated musician and Le Cordon Bleu-trained chef, Kelis, the series spotlights a diverse array of restaurants celebrated for both their culture and their cuisine.
THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO FIRST YEAR STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ENGAGE
Students sat intently and listened to Greg Mason, the principal of Murray Language Academy, talk about how they, as students at the University of Chicago, could work with the students at Murray. “You all come and do amazing work with our students, it always exciting to have you engage. Some of the content that you all bring is just amazing,” Mason told the students
LOCAL DESIGNER’S CLOTHES FEATURED AT FOOT LOCKER
When Des Owusu hosted a pop-up of his collaboration with Foot Locker, “Remember the Good Times,” at the Foot Locker on 87th and Cottage Grove, he did it intentionally.
LOCAL DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS’ GOAL IS TO IMPACT THE COMMUNITY ECONOMICALLY
Amanda Henderson wanted to make an economic difference. She decided to go into real estate. Henderson, who holds a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences, worked in academia for several years, she couldn’t stay there. Last year, Henderson took over as CEO of H&H Fast properties. The business, founded by her father Ray Henderson which renovates and revitalizes vacant and distressed properties.
Negotiations are underway for the Robbins Police contract
The Village of Robbins is in negotiations with the Illinois Council of Police for a contract for the Village’s police officers after officers called off on Friday, Oct.1st. On Tuesday, Oct. 5th, the officers were back at work with a new Village of Robbins Police Chief being sworn in.
Rep. Kelly Announces More Than $4 Million in Federal Grants Awarded to Five Community Health Centers
Congresswoman Robin L. Kelly (IL-02) announced today, that five community health centers in the South Suburbs and Chicago’s South Side have been awarded a total of more than $4 million in infrastructure improvement grants from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.