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Three Things Travelers Should Know About COVID-19 Testing and Travel Insurance
Some airlines and airports now offer rapid COVID-19 testing to accommodate travelers required to show a negative test at their destination. But what happens if a traveler tests positive before a trip? Travel insurance comparison site, Squaremouth, breaks down three things travelers need to know about COVID-19 testing and travel insurance.
SHRM Research Shows Employers Offering Paid Leave Has Increased
A voluntary, comprehensive, and uniform federal paid leave framework is necessary to meet the needs of a modern, 21st century workplace, SHRM (the Society for Human Resource Management) recently wrote in a response to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Women’s Bureau Request for Information on paid leave.
Women’s Health And Men’s Health Announce Nationwide Virtual Turkey Trot To Benefit Feeding America
Women’s Health and Men’s Health, the most established wellness media brands published across six continents, recently announced a new nationwide virtual 5K event to raise funds and awareness for hunger relief in America.
Hilariously, Witty campaign sheds light on the arduous experiences of Black women diagnosed with breast cancer
“YOU HAVE BREAST CANCER” are words nobody wants to hear. But for women across the globe forced to accept this harsh reality, what happens following the diagnosis is what shapes the burdensome journey.
Goodwill Receives SNAP E&T National Partnership Grant From USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced that Goodwill Industries International, the largest nonprofit workforce provider in North America, is one of four national nonprofits that will receive a new grant to strengthen Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training programs (SNAP E&T).
CUB to Consumers Struggling with Their Bills: Contact Your Utility
The Citizens Utility Board (CUB) is urging Illinois consumers who are having difficulty paying their utility bills during the pandemic to contact their utility companies to take advantage of unprecedented consumer protections available to them.
$5 Million Settlement With Community Health Systems For Data Breach
Attorney General Kwame Raoul recently announced a $5 million settlement with Community Health Systems Inc. (CHS) resulting from a 2014 data breach that impacted approximately 6.1 million patients nationwide.
Currency Exchange Café offers a ‘RETREAT’ for artists
The Currency Exchange Café, located at 305 E. Garfield Blvd., is now a place where artists can develop their work. ‘RETREAT’ is an artist-led activation from Theaster Gates’ Rebuild Foundation, in conjunction with Dorchester Industries. It is an extension of Gates’ Black Artists Retreat and will include events, program and artists residencies.
New Email Service for those Seeking to Restore Driving Privileges
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White recently announced that a new email service is available to members of the public who need information on reinstating driving privileges, obtaining driving relief or scheduling an administrative hearing.
CHICAGO POLICE DEPARTMENT 4TH DISTRICT COMMANDER TALKS ABOUT POLICING
Chicago Police Department Commander Robert Rubio was assigned to the 4th District, which covers the South Chicago community, in late January. Rubio has been in the Chicago Police Department for 26 years.
Legislation introduced to Protect Black Women and Girls
The Congressional Caucus on Black Women and Girls was established in 2016, with the mission to advance issues and legislation focused on women and girls of African descent. Congresswoman Robin Kelly, D. Dist. 2, is a co-chair of the caucus.
South Side Community Collaborates on a Plan for Health Equity
With the national spotlight on social justice, three South Side healthcare providers, St. Bernard Hospital, Advocate Trinity Hospital and University of Chicago Medicine, along with community leaders, faith leaders, and a number of federally-qualified health centers have joined forces to bring attention to the glaring healthcare disparities that exist on the South Side of Chicago. They’re hopeful that their new community-driven South Side Health Transformation Project will persuade the Illinois General Assembly to award them a sizeable share of $150 million that are available for healthcare transformation in Illinois communities facing the most severe health outcomes, healthcare access, quality, and equity challenges.
COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER HELPS RETURNING CITIZENS
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart launched the Community Resource Center to provide resources to returning citizens who have been released from custody.
New Skilled Trades in America Report Highlights Significant Job Opportunity
HomeAdvisor, a leading digital marketplace evolving the way homeowners connect with service professionals to complete home projects, recently released Skilled Trades in America, a report that examines America’s home service professionals and identifies the ways in which the industry can strengthen, grow, and diversify its labor force.
