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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).
COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS MAKE FAST GAINS IN VACCINATING POPULATIONS HIT HARDEST BY COVID
Community Health Centers are doubling their pace in vaccinating minority and ethnic populations against COVID according to recent data released by the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF).
ComEd Offers Options to Help Customers Manage Electric Bills
As many northern Illinois residents experience mounting expenses as a result of the pandemic, ComEd offers payment assistance programs that may help with past-due balances now and energy-saving tools that can lower bills in the future.
MOTHER AND SON ARE PUBLISHED AUTHORS
Takeshi James is the principal at Avalon Park Fine and Performing Arts School. Her son, Kyle Xavier James, is a senior at St. Rita of Cascia High School. Both are published authors.
It’s Time for a Check-In with Our Sons
It all began with the death of George Floyd and, now that former police officer Derek Chauvin has been convicted of his murder, Sherilyn Bennett believes now is the time for a check-in with her two adult sons KJ and Devonte.
Agpawa says next steps include taking his fight to the Illinois Supreme Court
Roger Agpawa won the April 6 mayoral election in the city of Markham. But recently, the Illinois Appellate Court ruled he’s ineligible to hold municipal office based on a mail fraud conviction.
