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Congressman Rush hosts tele-townhall on Coronavirus
United States Congressman Bobby Rush, D-Dist. 1, hosted a telephone Town Hall meeting with his constituents to hear their concerns about the coronavirus, COVID-19.
Black Press of America Celebrates 193 Years of Freedom-Fighting Journalism
From Freedom’s Journal to The North Star to John Abbott’s Chicago Defender, African American-owned newspapers have sparked fires for truth and equality that have burned with the passion for fighting for freedom throughout history.
CITY PROVIDES EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR THE HOMELESS
As numbers of COVID-19 cases in the city of Chicago increase, Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced on Monday, March 23, two key measures to provide relief to hospitals and increase the capacity to aid in the city’s fight to prevent the spread of the virus. One of those measures involves the city’s homeless population.
All Vehicle Emissions Testing Stations Closed Until April 7
Illinois EPA Director John J. Kim recently announced the temporary closure of all vehicle emissions testing stations in Illinois.
Mom of Seven Opens A Consulting Helpline For Stressed Out Parents
Aerica Karriem, a Family Mediator and Relationship Coach expert, has taken an unprecedented step to launch Black Online Therapy dedicated to serving black families globally.
Pullman Community Center provides athletics and academics
The Pullman Community Center has become an important fixture in the year and a half since it opened. It began with a vision from 9th Ward Alderman Anthony Beale to build an indoor baseball facility, but the vision later mushroomed into the center it is today.
Pilot Launched to Connect SNAP Recipients to Jobs
The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) has announced a partnership with private philanthropy and the National Able Network that will expand the number of organizations who can provide work and training resources for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) recipients in Illinois.
Restaurant owner delivers meals to seniors
In the midst of COVID-19 and after Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced that restaurants and bars would be closed for dine-in patrons until March 30, business owners like Lewis Edwards, Jr., owner of I’m Soul Hungry, located on 2043 W. Howard St., stepped up to fill the gap.
Auction of delinquent Cook County property taxes postponed indefinitely
A Cook County Circuit Court Judge has postponed the Annual Tax Sale of delinquent properties scheduled to begin May 8, 2020, because of the spread of the new coronavirus, Treasurer Maria Pappas said on Wednesday, March 24, 2020.
VILLAGE OF ROBBINS HOSTS TOWN HALL TO ADDRESS CORONAVIRUS
Tyrone Ward, mayor of Robbins, hosted a town hall meeting to provide information about the novel coronavirus as a way to answer residents’ questions and concerns. The meeting also included a presentation from Cook County Public Health Chief Operating Officer Dr. Terry Mason.
AgeGuide Northeastern Illinois Suspends Gathering Activities to Protect Older Adults
AgeGuide (http://www.ageguide.org/), the Area Agency on Aging for Northeastern Illinois, as directed by the Illinois Department on Aging, has suspended all gathering activities for older adults in DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, and Will counties until further notice amidst the rapid spread of COVID-19. Illinois older adults are among the highest risk population group for becoming seriously ill from COVID-19.
Fifth Third Expands Down Payment Assistance to $7,500 for Qualified Buyers
Fifth Third Bank, National Association, recently announced an expansion to its Down Payment Assistance program that will now help pay up to $7,500 toward a down payment and closing costs for qualified buyers. The program provides an affordable option for low-income families and those purchasing homes in low-income communities.
Womanish Pop Up to explore what women love
month pop-up. Dionna said they don’t want to keep it open for a long extended time because they want to keep it new, fresh and inclusive.
How You Can Be Counted in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census is here. Every ten years, the U.S. Census Bureau is required to count every person living in the United States. Th e census shapes every part of our lives – the places we work and the stores where we shop, to the services that keep our families healthy, safe, and thriving. Forms have already begun arriving in homes, all during a period of uncertainty created by COVID-19. Our hope is that you and your loved ones remain healthy and safe during this time. Know that you can practice social distancing to keep your loved ones safe and still respond to the census.
