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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.
New survey finds 70% of consumers improved home during COVID-19, more than half used smart devices
A new study released recently by Xiaomi, a global leader in smart devices, found that since March 2020, 70% of consumers have reported making changes in their living environment due to spending more time at home during the pandemic, and more than half (51%) have reported purchasing at least one smart device during that period.
Pritzker issues marijuana pardons, State Police clear eligible arrest records
Gov. JB Pritzker issued 9,219 pardons for low-level marijuana convictions recently while announcing the Illinois State Police had expunged all eligible records at the state level for marijuana related arrests.
CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT RECEIVES $10K
Christmas in the Wards and Chicago Football Classic each awarded Chicago Park District $5,000 for programs that focus on children during an event at Soldier Field.
Attorney General Kwame Raoul Urges Illinois Residents To Be Alert For COVID-19 Vaccine Scams
Attorney General Kwame Raoul recently urged residents throughout Illinois to be on alert for scams related to the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Six Workforce Trends to Watch in 2021
The Center for State and Local Government Excellence (SLGE) helps local and state governments become knowledgeable and competitive employers so they can attract and retain a talented and committed workforce.
Domestic violence survivor creates app
The National Domestic Violence Hotline began collecting data on the impact of COVID-19 on domestic violence victims and survivors in March 2020.
Research shows that charter schools are improving student achievement
Political interests, teachers unions and legislators are thwarting new and existing charter schools, and parents and students must use every available tool to fight back, argues a new research brief released recently by the Pacific Research Institute, a California-based, nonpartisan think tank.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER CREATES MOTIVATIONAL CLOTHING LINE
Monique Atkins created Deeply Rooted ’07 as a way to help the community, with a focus on disadvantaged youth and families. She said everybody is rooted within their own culture and she wanted to express that through her brand.
