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During a pandemic, keep your personal information safe
StatePoint - Americans are spending more time at home, which means they’re likely spending more time online. While their attention is focused on staying healthy, they shouldn’t forget to stay vigilant about cybersecurity either.
GRANT PROGRAM PIVOTS IN MIDST OF COVID-19
In late May, the Partnership for Safe and Peaceful Communities announced its 2020 recipients for its Chicago Fund for Safe and Peaceful Communities, which is in its fifth year. One hundred sixty-four small community organizations were chosen as recipients for a $1 million grant. Community organizations who are grant recipients, receive up to $10,000 based on the programs they submit.
George Floyd Demonstration in Bronzeville
GEORGE FLOYD DEMONSTRATION IN BRONZEVILLE. VISIT THE GALLERY SECTION OF THE WEBSITE TO SEE OUR PICTORIAL CAPTURE OF EVENTS.
Cook County joins with the State of Illinois, City of Chicago and Forefront for Census Awareness Month this June
The Cook County Complete Count Commission is joining with the State of Illinois and the City of Chicago to call attention to the 2020 Census and encourage all residents to be counted. June has been officially designed as Census Awareness Month for the state, and each entity is working on new initiatives to increase engagement around the census and activate all residents to self-respond.
GRANT TO HELP SMALL BUSINESSES IN SOUTH SHORE
The South Shore Chamber of Commerce wanted to provide grants to small business owners located within Special Service Area #42 during COVID-19, so they created the Transparent Interim Direct Economic Solutions, or TIDES grant.
Study Finds Rising Rate of Mental Health Visits Among Youth to Emergency Departments
While the number of pediatric emergency department (ED) visits across the nation has remained stable over the last 10 years, visits for mental health disorders have risen 60% and the rate of visits for deliberate self-harm have increased 329%.
$25 Million Fast-Track Grants Accelerate Planned Infrastructure Projects in the Wake of Covid-19
Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) recently announced Fast-Track Public Infrastructure Grants, an initiative to accelerate work on planned public infrastructure projects around the state.
Northern Trust Provides $100 Million in Small Business Support
Northern Trust Corporation (Nasdaq: NTRS) recently announced that it is providing $100 million in low-cost funding to assist Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) as they provide loans to small businesses and non-profit organizations under the federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).
Contemporary Art Inspires Students In Chair Design Competition
The principles of contemporary art was the theme that inspired students at Ryerson School of Interior Design to design and build chairs for the 16th Annual Wilsonart Challenges Student Chair Design Competition.
Congresswoman Kelly Announces $2.6 Million in Federal Grants for Expanded COVID-19 Testing Sites
Congresswoman Robin Kelly recently announced that federal grants totaling nearly $2.6 million have been awarded to five community health centers to expand vital coronavirus testing within the 2nd Congressional District.
A Guide to Wearing Face Masks During COVID-19
Face masks used to be reserved for healthcare professionals, construction workers and a select few who were cautious of germs and bacteria.
HEROES Act voted on in the House, awaits Senate
On May 15, the United States House of Representatives voted in favor of a bill, introduced by House Democrats that would provide one trillion dollars in funding to state and local governments.
VISUAL ARTIST EXPLORES RACE AND CLASS ISSUES IN VIRTUAL ART EXHIBIT
The photos in the art exhibit are thought provoking, a person dressed in a teddy bear head sitting on a porch at boarded up homes, with a cartoon teddy bear next to him. The art is the work of digital artist Maxwell Emcays and is part of his “Let Them Stay Home” virtual art exhibit.
TESTING FACILITY OPENS AT FORMER WALGREENS SITE
A drive-through, appointment only COVID-19 testing site, has opened at the former site of the Walgreens at 347 E. 95th St.
