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Pay First Installment Cook County property taxes through May 3 with no late fee
Tax bills should start arriving in the mailboxes of the owners of about 1.8 million homes, businesses and land, Pappas said.
MATTESON MAYOR’S 8 YEAR FIGHT TO LAND MAJOR GROCERY STORE COMES TO A SUCCESSFUL ENDING
The grand opening of the 85,000 square feet fully renovated store represents and puts a successful conclusion to President Chalmers-Currin’s 8-year fight to land a full line grocery store to Matteson.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM LEGISLATION PASSES IN SPRINGFIELD
The Illinois Legislative Black Caucus passed legislation meant to eliminate systemic racism. The legislative package included a bill to address disparities in education and workforce development, eliminate healthcare disparities, as well as criminal justice reform, violence reduction and police accountability.
All taxpayers now eligible for Identity Protection PINs
The Internal Revenue Service has expanded the Identity Protection PIN Opt-In Program to all taxpayers who can verify their identities.
Despite Economic Uncertainty, Businesses Must Increase Salaries to Remain Competitive, New Report Finds
Despite the uncertain economic outlook for the first quarter of 2021, businesses will need to increase salaries by up to 3.5 percent for high-demand roles in order to remain competitive in the race for top talent, according to a new report by Randstad US.
Veteran Investor Damien Dwin Launches Lafayette Square with $100 Million Financing from Morgan Stanley
Damien Dwin, a Black American businessman, philanthropist and veteran investor, recently announced the official launch of Lafayette Square Holding Company (“Lafayette Square”), an impact-driven, minority owned investment platform.
RAINBOW PUSH TALKS ABOUT EQUITY IN EDUCATION
Rainbow Push Coalition and PUSH Excel hosted a virtual town hall to celebrate the birthday of The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., titled, “Shaping America’s Education Agenda: Seeing Dr. King’s Dream Through.”
Happiness Expert Tells How to Achieve Exceptional Joy, Purpose, and Fulfillment after a Disastrous 2020
What happened to Trish Ahjel Roberts two years ago may very well help people who are coping with the lingering effects of 2020.
Study Shows Identifying Empathy Is Key to Increasing Diversity in Medicine, Improved Patient Care
Long before COVID-19, decades of societal, systemic inequalities have contributed to health disparities and educational inequities for ethnic minorities and communities of color
Andrade Lands Job As Commissioner of the Chicago Commission on Human Relations
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot recently announced Nancy C. Andrade as the Commissioner of the Chicago Commission on Human Relations (CCHR). Andrade, who brings years of experience with the City as a legal advocate, will oversee operations of the Commission, which has been the task for Acting Commissioner Kenneth Gunn.
Bar owners express frustration over liquor license process
Bar owners in Harvey are claiming that there is an inconsistency in policies when it comes to an excise tax for liquor. And, even after some claim to have paid the fees, reportedly, they still have not received their liquor licenses.
Permanent vote-by-mail expansion moves to House floor
The House Executive Committee advanced an election bill that would make permanent some of the expansions to mail-in voting that were passed for the 2020 general election.
Chicago Prepares For 2021 Meetings Return with Healthy Meetings Chicago
In collaboration with the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority (MPEA), Choose Chicago is proud to launch Phase 1 of Healthy Meetings Chicago, a digital platform currently available for viewing on a desktop or laptop, showcasing the health and safety advantages of hosting future meetings and events at Chicago’s McCormick Place Campus.
Dr. Anthony Fauci to Speak at University of Chicago on March 4
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) at the National Institutes of Health will join the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy on March 4 for a conversation hosted by its dean, Katherine Baicker, who will award Dr. Fauci the 2020 Harris Dean’s Award.
