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Cook County Assessor wants more equity and transparency from office
Kari Steele is running for Cook County Assessor. She decided to run because she believes the property tax system in Cook County needs to be reformed. The person who runs the Cook County Assessor’s Office should be someone who is a consensus builder, a communicator, who will listen to stakeholders’ input and implement the necessary changes. Currently, Steele president of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District. She touts a record during her more than 10 years at MWRD of bringing people together.
“SAVE THE HAMPTON HOUSE” CAMPAIGN RECEIVES HISTORICAL LANDMARK STATUS
The Save The Hampton House initiative, an effort led by the late Chairman Fred Hampton’s son, Chairman Fred Hampton Jr., and his mother, Akua Njeri, announced today that the application for the Hampton House to be formally recognized as a historical landmark has officially been approved by the Maywood Village Board. The application was submitted in partnership with Preservation Chicago and Participant, the leading media company dedicated to entertainment that stands at the intersection of art and activism, as part of the yearlong impact campaign tied to the multiple Academy Award-winning film, “Judas and the Black Messiah.”
14 CPS Students Each Receive $40,000 Scholarship and Internship Offer from Amazon to Pursue Undergraduate Degree in Computer Science
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is proud to celebrate 14 Class of 2022 seniors who have each earned Amazon Future Engineer Scholarships of $40,000 over four years. The recipients include four Jones College Prep students who received the good news Wednesday during a surprise presentation while taking a senior class photo at Chicago’s iconic Buckingham Fountain on Jean-Baptiste Pointe DuSable Lake Shore Drive
16th District Illinois Senate Candidate ready to start day one
La’Mont R. Williams is running for 16th District of the Illinois State Senate. The seat is currently occupied by State Senator Jacqueline Y. Collins. Collins is running for the United States Congressional seat that 1st District Congressman Bobby Rush is vacating.
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL: ILLINOIS RECEIVES OVER $800 MILLION FROM TOBACCO MANUFACTURERS
Attorney General Kwame Raoul on Friday, April 22, announced Illinois has received more than $804 million from tobacco manufacturers as part of the 1998 Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement (MSA). In addition to receiving its annual MSA payment, more than $258 million, Illinois has also received more than $546 million tobacco manufacturers were recently required to release. The funding had previously been withheld from annual MSA payments to the state.
Spelman College Names Helene Gayle, MD, Globally Recognized Public Health Leader, its 11th President
The Spelman College Board of Trustees unanimously voted to appoint Helene Gayle, MD its 11th president. Spelman College has a long, proud history of excellence and global leadership in the education of women of African descent and is committed to addressing racial inequities in education ensuring equitable opportunities for students of all economic backgrounds. Dr. Gayle’s presidency will begin on July 1.
Doctor uses social media to educate community
Dr. Erica E. Taylor, along with the Chicago Department of Public Health, have launched a bi-weekly Instagram Live show called Dr. Taylor’s Table. The show will focus on health disparities, health and racial equity, wellness as well as the social determinants of health.
Community Advisory Board Helps Biogen Promote Diversity in Clinical Research
Fifteen years ago, at the age of 42, Israel Robledo was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Shocked, he spent the next nine months coming to terms with his diagnosis. “I was married. I had three girls at home. I was working as a schoolteacher. And I was thinking, ‘Oh my gosh, my life is over,’” he says. “I only knew about older people having Parkinson’s.”
Improving Representation in Breast Cancer Clinical Trials & Developing Better Medicines for All
The devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly on communities of color, has been a painful reminder of the racial and ethnic disparities that have long existed in our country. In the United States, Black people tend to have higher rates of chronic and progressive conditions, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and cancer, and face greater obstacles when it comes to prevention, detection, and treatment. This is especially true in the breast cancer space.
REPRESENTATIVE THADDEUS JONES APPLAUDS ARRESTS OF RECENT EXPRESSWAY SHOOTINGS DUE TO THE INSTALLATION OF LICENSE PLATE READER CAMERAS HOWEVER, REP. JONES CAUTIONS GENERAL PUBLIC TO NOT GET TOO RE
Illinois State Representative Thaddeus Jones- of the 29th Legislative District- is appealing to the general public to remain observant and cooperative as it relates to the ongoing expressway shooting crisis. Representative Jones is making this appeal amid the great news that the recent installation of expressway cameras has led to several arrests.
CHAMPS Male Mentoring Program Launches In Calumet City
CHAMPS Founder & CEO, Vondale Singleton states, “We have been in conversations with city stakeholders for months and I am excited to make a greater impact on Boys and Young Men of Color in Calumet City and the surrounding areas. It is important that we get ahead of the summer and establish authentic relationships that can support their dreams and goals. We provide culturally relevant conversations, experiences that are manifested in positive outcomes for our youth.
Cook County Sheriff’s Police Celebrate 100 Years of Service
The Month of April marks the centennial celebration of the creation the Cook County Sheriff’s Police Department, an agency that has grown from patrolling Cook County with 32 sworn officers to a dynamic operation of nearly 500 officers devoted to promoting public safety, social services, and mental health.
Village President Fitzgerald Roberts: $2 million grant for new water main significant step forward for Dixmoor
Dixmoor is in line for $2 million in grants to be used for a new water main, which will ensure Dixmoor residents have access to reliable water service, according to Dixmoor Village President Fitzgerald Roberts
Salute Her Awards Celebrates Multi-Generational Excellence
In the true essence of Sisterhood, Café Mocha radio network celebrates Black women in their fullness on Sunday May 8, during the 12th Annual Salute Her Awards, presented by AARP and Toyota. Just in time for Mother’s Day, the show will stream across Café Mocha and SaluteHer.com social media channels. This year, Café Mocha will honor esteemed select Mothers who have been intricate in paving the way for those coming behind them as thought leaders within our community.
