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CTA Seeks to Hire Bus Operators and Trade Workers
Part-Time Bus Operator (PTBO) positions: Those interested in applying for the part-time bus operator position should have strong customer service skills and also be available to work weekends, evenings and holidays. In order to apply, applicants must be 21 years of age, possess a valid State of Illinois driver’s license with an acceptable driving record, and pass a drug and alcohol test as mandated by the Federal Transportation Administration.
Making It Plain: What Black America Needs to Know about COVID-19 and Vaccines
With spring in the air and summer breezes soon to follow, I know we’re all anxious to get our pre-pandemic lives back and enjoy the rituals and routines we hold so dear. However, the United States isn’t quite out of the woods before it conquers COVID-19. Vaccine hesitancy and variants are still hanging in the balance, which could hinder our path to herd immunity.
FORMER HARVEY, IL MAYOR AND RETIRED SOUTH SUBURBAN COLLEGE PROFESSOR DAVID N. JOHNSON PASSES AWAY AT AGE 72
On behalf of the family of David Nathaniel Johnson, it is with deep sadness that we announce he transitioned to heaven Saturday, May 15, 2021.
Eventnoire, Where Black Culture and Events Intersect, Wins 1st Place in the Mountain Dew “Real Change Opportunity Fund Competition”
Eventnoire, the premiere ticketing platform for Black events, has been announced as the winner of Mountain Dew's Real Change Opportunity Fund Competition. Eventnoire will receive a portion of the $1M prize pool, allowing them to continue to do work that strengthens Black business, uplifts Black communities, and levels the playing field for Black people in America. Hundreds of start-ups competed in the shark-tank style contest, judged by celebrity judges DJ Envy of The Breakfast Club, Morgan DeBaun, and Lala Anthony. Eventnoire went through several rounds pitching its business model and innovative business concept.
Cook County Jail Chess Team Places Second in International Chess Tournament
COOK COUNTY, IL – Seven individuals in custody at the Cook County Jail competed this morning in an online international chess tournament against individuals in custody in Armenia, Spain and Russia, Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced today.
The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) are partnering to host a series of COVID-19 vaccination events at CPS schools for yout
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and the Cook County Bureau of Economic Development released its 2020 Impact Report to share outcomes and findings related to programs for residents impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Thanks to funding provided by the CARES Act, Cook County leveraged $77 million in 2020 to launch a suite of programs to address housing needs, financial inclusion, small business assistance, food security, people dealing with homelessness, job training and placement, and cash assistance.
CDPH, CPS and CTU Partner to Bring COVID-19 Vaccines to Students
The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) are partnering to host a series of COVID-19 vaccination events at CPS schools for youth and their parents.
City Colleges of Chicago and the Chicago Department of Public Health launch free Vaccine Ambassador course to allow Chicagoans to become trusted vaccine ambassadors in their communities
The City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) and Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) today announced a Vaccine Ambassador Course that provides free online training to educate people to become trusted vaccine education ambassadors in their communities. Community members can complete the two-hour online Vaccine Ambassador Course (VAC) at no cost.
Commissioner Miller’s Son Follows His Mother’s Lead in Being a Community Ambassador by Stepping Up and Taking His Shot
Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller (D-6th) will proudly accompany her son Donovan this coming Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 8AM CT at the Cook County Mass Vaccination site located at South Suburban College – located at 15800 South State Street in South Holland, IL to receive his first dose of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine that was just approved for emergency use in 12-15 year-olds this week.
100 Black Men of America, Inc. Announce Virtual 35th Anniversary Conference
100 Black Men of America, Inc., the global leader in mentoring minority youth, has launched registration for the 35th Annual Conference. This virtual event will focus on the urgent need to act in transformative ways to help youth and communities adapt to meet the challenges of COVID-19 and triumph in the next normal.
Chicago History Museum Awarded Grant from National Endowment for the Humanities
The Chicago History Museum this month received a $376,503 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) in the public humanities category to support the upcoming exhibition, City on Fire: Chicago 1871.
CHICAGO APPRENTICE NETWORK BOASTS OF MORE THAN 1,000 PARTICIPANTS
Sabrina Wilks wanted to go back to school, but had to work full-time to pay bills, especially in the midst of the pandemic. So, when she heard about an apprenticeship with Zurich North America, she was stunned, but motivated to apply. “They really were going to pay me a full-time salary on top of paying for my tuition,” she said.
Human Rights Campaign Praises Sec. Fudge’s Decision to Repeal Trump-Era Proposal to Gut Equal Access Rule
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently announced that it would be rescinding a Trump-era proposal to gut the Equal Access Rule. The 2016 Equal Access Rule explicitly prohibits discrimination in HUD-funded housing and programs on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.
DuPont Announces $20 Million Investment in LISC’s Black Economic Development Fund
DuPont (NYSE: DD) recently announced it has committed to invest $20 million in the Black Economic Development Fund (BEDF), managed by the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC).
