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STATE REP. FORD TALKS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF EARLY PROSTATE CANCER SCREENING
Illinois State Representative Ford at 48, went in to get a Colonoscopy and requested a Prostate Cancer screening. The first doctor told him at his age, he didn’t need it. But, Ford said, because of the death of Chadwick Boseman, he wanted to get the screening. Ford received a Prostate Cancer diagnosis and underwent treatment. Now, he is encouraging other Black men to get screened.
AWARE for All- Midwest is a program that aims to educate communities about clinical trials and how to participate.
The AWARE for All - Midwest event is being held on Thursday, July 22nd from 4:30-6:00 PM CDT. This free 90-minute webinar offers attendees the chance to hear personal stories from clinical trial participants and healthcare professionals.
Rep. Kelly Advances $20 Million in Infrastructure Projects for Illinois Communities
Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) announced $20 million in funding to support transportation and infrastructure projects in Chicago, Cook County, The Village of Matteson, Will County, and Kankakee County.
AUSTIN EATS STRIVES TO PROVIDE FOOD AND EDUCATION
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic Austin Coming Together wanted to provide food and other resources to community residents who were hit hard and needed assistance. Austin Eats was born out of that and a year later, it has expanded to include a film screenings.
“Sundress and Sandals” Concert Coming to Cross Pointe Park July 23
On Friday, July 23, multiple Grammy Award-winning and World Renowned Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees The Isley Brothers will be live in concert at Cross Pointe Park, 2801 W. 167th Street, in Hazel Crest.
Wells Fargo Announces Artist-in-Residence to Join Efforts to Support Diverse- and Women-Owned Small Businesses
Business Wire - Wells Fargo is expanding its existing efforts to support diverse- and women-owned small businesses by welcoming graphic designer and illustrator Sophia Yeshi as the bank’s first-ever artist-in-residence. For her first project as the Wells Fargo Artist in Residence, Yeshi reimagined the “Open” sign as a bold statement to symbolize the perseverance of millions of small business owners through the unprecedented challenges of the pandemic – as well as the long road ahead to full recovery. The new “Open” sign is available for download at wellsfargo.com/ together and later this summer, small business owners can pick up a sign at any Wells Fargo branch while supplies last.
PULLMAN WALMART REOPENS
Walmart, located at 10900 Doty Avenue, host a grand reopening showcasing its new look on Friday, July 9. Walmart staff were joined by elected officials, higher education administrators, clergy and other community stakeholders.
Filmmaker’s sitcom available on Amazon Prime Video
Calvin “Caliko” Coleman used to share his experiences as a family man on social media. People told him those stories should be a sitcom. Coleman decided to develop a sitcom, “The Coleman Show,” and now it is available on Amazon Prime.
City Hall Open To The General Public
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot announced recently, that after 16 months, City Hall has reopened to the public. This announcement marks another milestone as the City of Chicago recovers from the impact of the pandemic. All visitors will still be required to wear masks and social distance appropriately while they are in the building.
ComEd Reports Continued Growth in Clean Energy Job Training and Placements
Training focused on increasing representation of people of color, women and other groups in Illinois’ clean energy workforce produced in 2020 the highest number of graduates and job placements since the programs began in 2017. The annual report on training programs funded by the Future Energy Jobs Act (FEJA) was submitted by ComEd today to the Illinois Commerce Commission and showed 94 percent of trainees, or 684, graduated and secured employment, up from 72 percent, or 433, in 2019.
LAW ALLOWS MAYOR TO ALSO SERVE AS STATE REPRESENTATIVE
Legislation in the Illinois General Assembly has made it legal for sitting lawmakers to run for local elected office. Illinois Senate Bill 825 allows Calumet City Mayor Thaddeus Jones, who also is an Illinois State Representative for the 29th District, to serve in both roles.
Metra to offer weekend express service on Electric Line for Auto Show
Metra will again offer weekend express service on the Metra Electric Line from Blue Island to the Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place to give south suburban residents a fast and easy way to get to the annual car extravaganza. The show runs from Thursday, July 15 to Monday, July 19.
LANE CLOSURES SCHEDULED FOR DEERPATH ROAD BRIDGE BEAM PLACEMENT ON THE REAGAN MEMORIAL TOLLWAY (I-88) IN AURORA
Temporary, overnight lane closures will be scheduled this week on the Reagan Memorial Tollway (I‐88) in Aurora for bridge beam placement as part of the Deerpath Road Bridge Reconstruction Project. The temporary closures on I-88 are necessary to safely accommodate the placement of bridge beams over the Tollway. Bridge beam placement will be scheduled during overnight hours to minimize the impact on Tollway customers.
DOLTON FIRE FIGHTER ROBERT MORGAN SUCCUMBS AT AGE 50
Tiffany Henyard-Mayor of Dolton, Ill—is announcing the sudden death of 21-year veteran Dolton Fire Engineer Robert Morgan who passed away while vacationing in the Dominican Republic. Morgan was 50 years of age and served as a Fire Engineer for the department. He was discovered in his hotel room this morning (7/7). The official cause of death has yet to be determined.
