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Chicago Children’s Choir Announces 2021/22 Season
Chicago Children’s Choir (CCC) is thrilled to announce its 2021/22 season, which celebrates the nonprofit’s 65-year history of uniting youth from diverse backgrounds and inspiring them to become global ambassadors through music.
ROBBINS FORMER RESIDENT PERCY SCOTT CHANGES THE FACE OF THE CONCERT INDUSTRY DURING COVID-19
Percy Scott is a product of Robbins Illinois. He was raised by his mother and his community. His mother encouraged him to trust his community to help him to achieve the things he wanted.
NORTH LAWNDALE EMPLOYMENT NETWORK SITE IS OPEN
North Lawndale Employment Network (NLEN) opened its location at 1111 S. Homan on Thursday, Aug. 26.
The Chicago Department of Public Health Administers COVID-19 Vaccines
On Thursday, August 19, The Chicago Department of Public Health partnered with Mount Sinai Hospital and Yolanda Travis, Owner/Operator of the McDonald’s located on 47th and Cottage Grove, to administer COVID-19 vaccinations at the South Side restaurant. With less than half (45.4%) of its residents 18 and older having received a first dose, Bronzeville is among those South and West Side communities that have lower vaccination rates compared to the citywide 70.7 percent of adults with at least one dose.
Mental Health Co-Responder Program Expands to South Suburb
The Oak Lawn Police Department is the first law enforcement agency to partner with a Cook County Sheriff’s Office program that enables officers to virtually connect individuals in crisis to a mental health professional, Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced today.
Extended Closed School Discharge Will Provide 115K Borrowers from ITT Technical Institute More Than $1.1B in Loan Forgiveness
Today, the U.S. Department of Education announced it will make $1.1 billion in closed school discharges available to an additional 115,000 borrowers who attended the now-defunct ITT Technical Institute (ITT). This decision is based on a new review of the problems leading up to ITT’s closure. These borrowers did not complete their degree or credential and left ITT on or after March 31, 2008. The Department estimates that 43 percent of these borrowers are currently in default. Today’s action brings the total amount of loan discharges approved by the Department since January 2021 to $9.5 billion, affecting over 563,000 borrowers.
Chicago Heights Hosts Candle Light Vigil to Mark Overdose Awareness Day
Chicago Heights’s City Hall will be a host site for an International Overdose Awareness Day event on August 28 that will include, among other activities, a candle light vigil to recognize those around the globe and at home who have fallen victim to a drug overdose death in 2020.
Rev. Dr. Stephen G. Ray to be Celebrated at Aug. 30 Virtual Public Event After Announcing Retirement as President of Chicago Theological Seminary
Chicago Theological Seminary president, Rev. Dr. Stephen G. Ray, announced his retirement from CTS, effective Aug. 31. A celebration of Dr. Ray’s extraordinary contributions to CTS and to the entire field of theological education will be held on Aug. 30. The event is open to all.
FINANCIAL INSTITUTION CHANGES ITS NAME, COMMUNITY COMMITMENT CONTINUES
Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives Micro Finance Group has changed its name to Greenwood Archer Capital. With the name change comes more commitment from the Community Development Financial Institution to invest in the Black community.
MX Announces 5-Time Olympian and Gold Medalist Allyson Felix to Keynote Money Experience Summit 2021
MX, the financial data platform and leader in modern connectivity, today announced that 5-time Olympian and Gold Medalist Allyson Felix will keynote Money Experience Summit 2021, September 28-30 at the Snowbird Mountain Resort in Utah. The most decorated U.S. Track & Field Olympian in history, Felix will share her experience at the 2021 Olympic Games in Tokyo and how leaders in the financial industry can push to new heights, challenge the status quo, and use their voice to create change — in their life, community, and organization.
2020 Cook County property tax analysis: A heavier burden for businesses, Black and Latino suburban property owners
Businesses in Cook County and Black and Latino suburban property owners are bearing the brunt of 2020’s property tax increases, according to a first-of-its-kind analysis of nearly 1.8 million bills by Treasurer Maria Pappas’ office.
THE ACCELERATOR PROGRAM PROVIDES RESOURCES FOR NON-PROFITS
The Community Programs Accelerator at the University of Chicago was founded seven years ago, with the knowledge that non-profit organizations play a vital role to the health and vitality of the communities. The Accelerator serves as a central point for non-profit organizations to access resources that the University of Chicago can provide – build capacity, establish working relationships and technical expertise. The goal of the Accelerator is to help non-profit organizations scale and grow.
DOUBLE DUTCH GROUP GROWS TO BECOME A SISTERHOOD
Pamela Robinson was 45-years old when she was looking for a happy place. She needed a break from adulting and wanted an outlet. She was at a barbecue, brought out the Double Dutch rope and had an amazing time. It took her mind off everything she had going on.
81.8% of Americans Are in Favor of Vaccine Passport
Upgraded Points recently published the results of a vaccine survey that reveals how Americans feel about various travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. With ongoing debate surrounding personal freedoms and the ability to travel unhindered throughout the country, most now believe that proof of vaccination should be a requirement. The survey also indicated which generation was more likely to disagree with vaccination passports and how both male and female respondents feel about the issue. Upgraded Points regularly conducts and provides such in-depth reports for traveling and credit card usage, as well as helpful tips and resources for travelers.
