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BUSINESS OWNER PIVOTS TO PROVIDE COOKING CLASSES
Maya-Camille Broussard founded Justice of the Pies in 2014. Since then, she has sold her pies to local grocery stores and in farmers markets, as well as operating a catering service. Broussard experienced a decrease in demand for goods and services as a result of COVID-19.
ESSENCE Study Reveals Key Insights Into the Impact of COVID-19 on the Lives, Behaviors and Outlooks of Black Women in the U.S.
While the coronavirus pandemic continues to disrupt the nation in varying degrees, it is having a major impact on the daily lives of Black women
Choose Chicago Announces New Initiative To Spur Chicago’s Tourism Industry Post- Coronavirus
At the Choose Chicago Annual Meeting recently, the organization announced Tourism & Hospitality Forward, a new initiative to accelerate and spur Chicago’s tourism industry post-coronavirus and help expedite the city’seconomic recovery.
United States District Grants Temporary Restraining Order against Village of Midlothian
United States District Court Judge Thomas M. Durkin recently granted Aunt Martha’s Health and Wellness, Inc.’s request for an Emergency Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) against the Village of Midlothian.
OP-ED: State must craft a learning recovery plan for schools, students
Most of us are on the record that education is a major civil rights issue of the 21st century. A high-quality education unlocks the door to economic opportunity and stability. We carried that message across the state and to Springfield where, in 2017, the Evidence-Based Funding formula was passed into law. This historic legislation forever changed how Illinois funds public schools, with a lens toward equity.
Southland elected officials help provide housing resources
Southland elected officials say that while everyone shares a foundational need for housing, unemployment and a reduction in income due to COVID-19, make paying rent and mortgages more difficult for some. As a result, they have decided to provide resources to those who might experience issues and need assistance.
CHEF IS RECOGNIZED WITH MURAL FOR GIVING BACK
D’Andre Carter is the executive chef of Soul & Smoke Restaurant, located at 1601 Payne, in Evanston. In mid-March, a client reached out to Carter and wanted to donate funds to feed families in need. Since then, Carter and the restaurant staff have delivered more than 20,000 meals.
1.8 Million SNAP Recipients Will Be Able to Buy Food Online
Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) recently announced the state’s plan to enable 1.8 million SNAP recipients to purchase food from participating grocery retailers online has been approved by the federal government.
U.S. Bank Offers Financial Support and Demonstrates Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
As we weather the COVID-19 pandemic together, U.S. Bank has developed a single site full of online resources where customers can go to find helpful information regarding their financial needs.
UIC ranks 14th among public universities in ‘QS World University Rankings: USA’
The University of Illinois at Chicago is ranked 14th in the country among public universities in the listing of America’s top universities by QS World University Rankings. Overall, UIC is ranked 43rd – tied with Case Western Reserve University – out of 300 public and private U.S. universities awarding doctoral degrees.
During a pandemic, keep your personal information safe
StatePoint - Americans are spending more time at home, which means they’re likely spending more time online. While their attention is focused on staying healthy, they shouldn’t forget to stay vigilant about cybersecurity either.
GRANT PROGRAM PIVOTS IN MIDST OF COVID-19
In late May, the Partnership for Safe and Peaceful Communities announced its 2020 recipients for its Chicago Fund for Safe and Peaceful Communities, which is in its fifth year. One hundred sixty-four small community organizations were chosen as recipients for a $1 million grant. Community organizations who are grant recipients, receive up to $10,000 based on the programs they submit.
George Floyd Demonstration in Bronzeville
GEORGE FLOYD DEMONSTRATION IN BRONZEVILLE. VISIT THE GALLERY SECTION OF THE WEBSITE TO SEE OUR PICTORIAL CAPTURE OF EVENTS.
Cook County joins with the State of Illinois, City of Chicago and Forefront for Census Awareness Month this June
The Cook County Complete Count Commission is joining with the State of Illinois and the City of Chicago to call attention to the 2020 Census and encourage all residents to be counted. June has been officially designed as Census Awareness Month for the state, and each entity is working on new initiatives to increase engagement around the census and activate all residents to self-respond.
