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CONGRESSMAN BRINGS CONSTITUENT’S CONCERNS TO POSTAL SERVICE
The US House of Representatives has passed legislation it hopes will save the United States Postal Service. The Delivering for America Act, H.R. 8015, was passed 257-150 in the House on Saturday, Aug. 22, after Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi called the House back to Washington. The legislation would allocate $25 billion to the United States Postal Service.
It’s the law, children under 16 need a certificate to work at most jobs in Illinois
Young people in Illinois either have or soon will return to schoolwork -- either remotely or in person or some of both. And a lot of those young people will also try to find work outside of school. In Illinois, if you’re under 16 years old and looking for a job, you also need to get an employment certificate.
PLATFORM HELPS STUDENTS LEVERAGE EXPERIENCE FOR ADVANCEMENT
Susan Newman had been an advertising and marketing professional for 15 years when she decided to become an instructor at Columbia College Chicago. What she found was students needed to learn how to effectively market themselves, so she created the School2Life Gallery as a way for students to have a platform to showcase their accomplishments.
BOOK HELPS KIDS UNDERSTAND SCHOOL DURING COVID-19
Vanessa Williams Johnson has written a book to help young children and parents get an understanding of what education looks like during COVID-19. “No Hugs, No Bugs,” is an early childhood book that follows Max, the pup, as they go back to school in the fall after schools have been closed in the spring due to COVID-19.
‘SickleTini Saturday’ benefits Sickle Cell Disease Association of America
Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disease causing red blood cells to take a sickle shape, which leads to blockages that prevent blood from reaching parts of the body.
Morgan James Reveals Secrets on Creating a Positive Work Culture, The Disney Way
Morgan James’ new release, How’s the Culture in Your Kingdom?: Lessons from a Disney Leadership Journey by Dan Cockerell, provides a glimpse into different management styles and work environments from a professional who spent almost three decades learning to create magic at one of the most admired companies in the world.
Virtual School Means Extra Screen Time – And Added Eye Strain For Kids
This school year is beginning in much the way the last one ended, with many districts opting for virtual learning, which means children sit at home in front of computer screens rather than in a classroom in front of teachers.
Back 2 School Illinois Launches “We Appreciate Teachers” Statewide Contest to Celebrate & Support Educators During COVID-19
Back 2 School Illinois (B2SI), a Chicago-based nonprofit that provides tens of thousands of deserving kids from low-income families with free school supplies t o help them succeed in the classroom, is pleased to announce the launch of its We Appreciate Teachers contest. The statewide initiative is designed to celebrate and support Illinois educators, particularly during COVID-19, by rewarding ten winning teachers with Back 2 School Illinois kits (full of 30 much-needed school supplies) for their entire classroom of students.
GROUP THAT EMPOWERS YOUNG GIRLS SEEKING NEW APPLICANTS
Jamila Trimuel launched Ladies of Virtue in 2011 as a way to instill purpose, passion, and perseverance in girls, ages 9 to 18, as well as to prepare them for college, careers and to become change agents in their communities.
Retiring Chief of Office of Operations - Patrol – Fred Waller
Chief Fred Waller, a 34-year member of the Chicago Police Department, will retire on August 15, 2020 as Chief of Office of Operations – Patrol.
First Ever Black Women Creators Virtual Conference Helps Elevate Creative Careers
Join Cool Girls Create for the Official 2020 Conference for Black Women Content Creators on August 29 & 30. The virtual conference will feature exclusive workshops for Black women who want to elevate their creative careers.
Illinois Joint Committee on Administrative Rules Approves Tiebreaker Rules; Dispensary Licenses to be Issued in Coming Weeks
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) recently announced that permanent rules have been adopted for adult use cannabis dispensary licensees to be selected when there are two or more applicants in the same Bureau of Labor Statistics Regions with tied high scores. The rules, which were filed in June, may be found at https://www.idfpr.com/Forms/COVID19/IDFPR
THE GREATER AUBURN GRESHAM DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION WINS CHICAGO PRIZE
Auburn Gresham, Always Growing is the winner of the $10 million Chicago Prize from the Pritzker-Traubert Foundation. The project was a collaboration between the Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation, Urban Growers Collective and Green Era Partners.
Building Bridges From Despair to Hope
Despair. Imagine…there you are. It’s the middle of the night. You’re standing on the street, barefoot with only the hurriedly-grabbed clothes on your back. You’re watching your dwelling burn to the ground. Your pockets are empty. What do you do? Where do you start? Where will you stay? What will you eat? What will you wear?
