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South Side developer thriving despite COVID-19, thanks to pipeline offered by Cook County Land Bank Authority
The mortgage crisis of 2008 put real estate developer Keith Lindsey, founder and CEO of Solar Energy Construction, out of business for four years. But this time around, Lindsey’s business is thriving, in spite of the COVID-19 crisis.
Natural Is The New Normal
Lafe’s® Natural BodyCare is offering their Active, Fresh and Soothe Deodorant Sticks made from natural and organic ingredients in 4,200 Walmart stores throughout the United States and grocery.walmart.com.
Clinical Research Participation: On the frontlines of diversity and inclusion
The importance of clinical research is widely recognized and while many decide to participate in clinical trials, there is a lack of representation of individuals from underserved communities. In 2019 alone, 46,391 individuals participated in clinical trials that resulted in the approval of 48 new drugs, yet a limited number of study volunteers identified as black/African American, Asian, and/or Hispanic.
How Will History Judge Us?
There are moments in life when we are called to summon all of our strength and fortitude; to find our resolve as we stand at the base of a mountain that we are not sure we can climb.
SOUTHLAND COLLEGE PREP HIGH SCHOOL IS MORE THAN AN ACADEMIC POWERHOUSE
Administrators at a Richton Park high school whose students are predominately black said the charter school does more than send students to college, but also cranks out future leaders as well.
Mother and daughter working on the frontlines recover from COVID-19
KeAnna Parker is celebrating her first year as a registered nurse. She works as the restorative director at South Pointe Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Her mother, Leslie Parker, who has been working there for seven years, is the nursing supervisor.
African Americans Are More Likely To Develop Tardive Dyskinesia
Mental illness was once a subject not often discussed among African Americans, but in recent years, conversations are more open, and people are more comfortable explaining what is happening with them and how their medication makes them feel.
How a Clinical Trial Participant Became an Advocate for the Sickle Cell Community
Shauna Whisenton was once an individual living with sickle cell disease (SCD). Now she’s an advocate for better therapies, a cure, and better understanding of SCD.
VIRTUAL AWARDS CEREMONY CELEBRATES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
LISC Chicago has celebrated community development projects and architectural achievements across the city for 26 years.
CHICAGO TORTURE JUSTICE CENTER RECOGNIZES FIVE YEARS
The Chicago Torture Justice Center was born out of the city of Chicago’s 2015 “Reparations for Burge Torture Victims” Ordinance, which sought to compensate those with a credible claim of torture or physical abuse by John Burge or officers under his command at Area 2 or Area 3 Police Headquarters between May 1, 1972 and Nov. 30, 1991.
LEGISLATION INTRODUCED TO PROVIDE TECH ACCESS FOR LOW-INCOME STUDENTS
With COVID-19 causing school districts across the country to move toward remote learning for the rest of the school year, students without computers or internet access would miss out on critical learning opportunities.
No need to come to the office. Apply online for $79 million in refunds and $44 million in missing Cook County property tax exemptions
Taxpayers seeking property tax refunds will have new tools on cookcountytreasurer.com enabling them to file electronically instead of downloading a form and mailing it in, Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas said today.
CAMELOT ILLINOIS AWARDS GRANT FUNDING TO LADIES OF VIRTUE AND STEP UP
Camelot Illinois is proud to announce that non-profit organizations Ladies of Virtue (LOV) and Step Up received $30,000 in total funding from the Camelot Illinois Grant Program.
STATE BOARD APPROVED IN PERSON SOCIAL DISTANCED DRIVE-THRU GRADE SCHOOL GRADUATION TO TAKE PLACE IN SOUTHLAND
AFTER MUCH NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE STATE, HAZEL CREST BOARD OF EDUCATION IS PROUD TO HONOR GRADUATES OF THE JESSE WHITE LEARNING ACADEMY
