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New Data Showing Chicago Is Starting to Flatten the Curve of Covid-19
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) recently announced new data suggesting social distancing and the state’s stay-at-home order may be working to flatten the COVID-19 curve in Chicago, slowing the rate of increase in total cases in Chicago.
SHOW LOOKS AT THE LIVES OF PREACHERS’ KIDS
Alvin Daniels took more than 800 interviews with preachers’ kids from the last 12 years and created a stage play based on the lives of people whose parents were clergy. Now, he has created a television series based on the same idea, a funny look at their lives, called “Preacher’s Kids: The Untold Stories
More Than 650,000 Unemployment Claims Filed Since March 1
The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) recently released new statewide data showing the department processed over 141,000 new initial unemployment claims for the week ending April 11.
An Open Letter To All Essential Service Workers
During this pandemic, Thornton Township has also maintained its Monday – Friday, senior transportation services – making sure that hundreds of senior residents who can no longer drive – get to scheduled medical services such as dialysis and doctor appointments or trips to the grocery store, pharmacy or other essential destinations.
COMCAST EXTENDS COMPREHENSIVE COVID-19 RESPONSE POLICIES TO JUNE 30
April 27, 2020 – As shelter in place continues to be the norm and schools remain closed across the country, Comcast announced today it will extend its commitments for Xfinity customers through June 30 to help ensure students can finish out the school year from home and remain connected to the internet during the COVID-19 crisis.
McDonald’s Celebrates Healthcare Workers and First Responders with Free “Thank You Meals”
In appreciation for the healthcare workers, police officers, firefighters and paramedics who are committed to our health and safety, McDonald’s will offer free Thank You Meals*, between Wednesday, April 22 and Tuesday, May 5, as a token of appreciation for their selfless service.
IT’S EARTH DAY AND HERE’S HOW YOU CAN HELP
Shedd Aquarium is sharing ways Illinois residents can help protect our planet from the safety of our own homes as people across the globe celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day which is recognized today, April 22.
IDES Waives Penalty for Employers
The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) recently announced that employers will not face a penalty fee for filing their February 2020 wage reports late. The emergency rule was electronically filed with the Secretary of State on April 7, 2020 and became immediately effective.
Seniors hoop for their health online
Each morning, a group of seniors gather via zoom and hula hoop for their health. Jacquelyne Underwood instructs the class and leads the group of women.
BET Rallies to Support Communities of Color Most Impacted By COVID-19 Pandemic
BET has announced an array of high impact initiatives to support communities of color impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Black Americans are being disproportionately harmed by the health and financial devastation wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Individual Stimulus Checks Begin to Arrive, What Should You Expect?
Payments from the $2.3 trillion federal coronavirus stimulus package have begun hitting individual bank accounts. In a memo, IRS Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said the first round of payments were sent on Thursday, April 9, and should have arrived in bank accounts on April 14.
IN MEMORIAM: Earl Graves Sr., Black Enterprise Founder Dies
Tributes have poured in for Black Enterprise founder Earl G. Graves Sr., who died on April 6 at the age of 85. “At 9:22 p.m. this evening, April 6, my father and hero, Earl Graves Sr., the founder of Black Enterprise, passed away quietly after a long battle with Alzheimer’s,” Earl Graves Jr. wrote on Twitter. “I loved and admired this giant of a man and am blessed to be his namesake. Love you, dad.”
Consumers Invited to Support COVID-19 Relief Efforts
Global outdoor lifestyle brand Timberland is calling upon consumers worldwide to join Timberland and its parent company, VF Corporation, to support the GlobalGiving Coronavirus Relief Fund. The VF Foundation, the private grantmaking organization funded by VF, made an initial contribution of $1.5M and will match all consumer donations two-to-one, up to an additional $500,000.
Schools Can Play an Instrumental Role in Empowering Young Leaders
StatePoint - From encouraging dialogue on mental health to initiating grassroots fundraising efforts for pediatric cancer, students across the country are choosing issues they’re passionate about and generating real change. Parents, educators and community members may ask a pertinent question: how can we develop this initiative in every child?
