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South Suburban College To Close On Election Day
In accordance with the implementation of the new election day closure provisions of Public Act 101-0642, the South Suburban College Board of Trustees enacted the college’s recognition of November 3rd as 2020 General Election Day at its August 13th Board Meeting
DESPITE PANDEMIC, CENSUS 2020 STILL IMPORTANT
Community organizations and elected officials are continuing to get the word out about filling out the U.S. Census form. At a recent event at the DuSable Museum, radio personality Bonnie DeShong hosted a town hall conversation with leaders of community organizations, which included Sheryl Holman, CEO of Community Assistance Programs and elected officials, including Illinois State Senator Robert Peters and 20th Ward Alderwoman Jeanette B. Taylor.
UIC TO INCREASE DOCTOR TRAINING TO TREAT SUBSTANCE USE, MENTAL HEALTH
The University of Illinois Chicago has received a $2.5 million grant to better prepare primary care physicians to treat substance use disorders and mental health conditions in rural and urban underserved populations.
SEAWAY BANK WANTS CHATHAM LOCATION TO BE A COMMUNITY HUB
Seaway Bank, located at 645 E. 87th St, has been a part of the Chatham community for years, and now, it is undergoing some changes to ensure it remains a vital part of the community.
Pappas: Check your mortgage account if you refinanced this year. My office returned a record $51.2 million in property tax overpayments
The Cook County Treasurer’s Office handed back a record $51.2 million in duplicate property tax payments for the Second Installment due August 3, 2020, as homeowners rushed to refinance their mortgages to take advantage of historically low interest rates, Treasurer Maria Pappas said today.
Homeowners: Are you missing exemptions on your property tax bills?
Homeowners in Cook County have until September 11, 2020 to apply for missing property tax exemptions on their 2019 second-installment property tax bills. By meeting this deadline, homeowners can receive corrected property tax bills by mail before the October 1, 2020 deadline to pay without incurring penalties and interest.
Thornton Township Properties Reassessed
Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi announced that reassessment notices were mailed to property owners of Thornton Township’s 53,177 residential, 3,191 condominium, and 15,546 industrial/commercial properties.
30 Illinois Counties at Warning Level for Coronavirus Disease
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) recently reported that 30 counties in Illinois are considered to be at a warning level for novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
New Strategies to Protect Chicago’s Neighborhoods Announced
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and Chicago Police Superintendent David O. Brown recently joined law enforcement and prosecutorial partners and business and community leaders to announce a new comprehensive plan to further protect Chicago’s commercial corridors, neighborhood businesses and communities.
102% Upsurge in Risk for Depression Among U.S. Workers Since February
The risk for depression among U.S. workers has risen an alarming 102% since February, according to findings from the Mental Health Index. The escalating threat of developing a depressive mood disorder shows little sign of abating. Between June and July, the risk of depression climbed a staggering 31%.
EDITORIAL: Governor Pritzker Snubs Local Newspapers during “It Only Works If You Wear It” Campaign
When you hear the phrase, “This is not our first rodeo”, it is true. From not being included in the spending campaign budget during the Governors run for office in 2018, to his most recent announcement regarding the facial mask wearing campaign. The Governor’s decision-making committee seems to again cut out a major component to their campaign reach by excluding the Print Media.
The Women’s Business Development Center Kicks Off ‘Raising Up the Vote’ Initiative with Virtual Event on the Intersection of Gender and Racial Equality featuring Senator Tammy Duckworth and Congresswo
To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, the Women’s Business Development Center encourages and inspires equitable civil engagement for all genders and races with an initiative kickoff event followed by a series of events, podcasts, and social media conversations
UNIVERSITY EXPANDS ENROLLMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Northeastern Illinois University wanted to make sure students of color were not left behind when it came to opportunities to enroll in the university, so it came up with ways to be more inclusive in its admission process.
ASPCA Estimates Number of Pets Living in Poverty with Their Owners Could Exceed 24.4 Million Due to COVID-19 Crisis
The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) has released new data showing that more than 4.2 million pets in the U.S. are likely to enter poverty in the next six months as a result of the COVID-19 crisis.