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Ross University School of Medicine and Oakwood University partner to increase physician diversity in the US
African Americans make up only six percent of U.S. physicians. With the goal of driving diversity among U.S. physicians, Oakwood University and Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM) recently announced a new agreement to help more African Americans attend medical school.
CVS IS LATEST AUBURN GRESHAM RETAILER TO SHUT DOWN
A longtime retail tenant in Auburn Gresham will shut down come January 2020 making it the third major business to do so in the past year. BJ’s Market & Bakery at 1156 W. 79th St. closed nearly a year ago and Bank of America closed 16 Chicago branches in July including one at 7900 S. Halsted St. Now CVS Pharmacy, 7858 S. Halsted St., will close on Jan. 10 along with another CVS store at 4777 N. Milwaukee Ave. due to poor, financial performance. After both closures, CVS will have 50 stores remaining in Chicago, according to Mike DeAngelis, a spokesman for CVS Health.
HYDE PARK SHOE STORE SNAGS TOP RANKING
A black-owned shoe store in Hyde Park recently won top honors as the number one independent retail shoe store in Illinois and ranked 13 nationally.
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Will Adopt All Recommendations in Audit of Hotline
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) will adopt all recommendations from an audit of the agency’s Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline, and has already started efforts to address key recommendations, particularly increasing staffing and upgrading technology.
Shuttered South Side Park Could Reopen Soon
A Far South Side park that closed more than seven years ago could soon reopen for youth to use during the winter break from school.
FRESHMAN STATE LEGISLATOR HOPES NEW LAW WILL RESULT IN GREATER PARITY
In her first year in office, state Representative Debbie Meyers-Martin (38th) helped pass legislation Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed into law in July that is aimed at preventing workplace discrimination as it pertains to salaries.
New State Law Set To Take Effect While ACLU Lobbies For Change
The Illinois Cannabis Regulation & Tax Act of 2019 that Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed into law on June 25 takes effect on Jan. 1, 2020 and will allow individuals age 21-years-old and up to purchase and use marijuana for recreational purposes.
Pappas: Download your property tax bill due March 3rd
Pappas: Download your property tax bill due March 3rd at cookcountytreasurer.com if you want to pay this year
Red Clay Dance Presents Winter Sharecase and Holiday Party
Red Clay Dance Company (RCDC) engages its community by hosting a Winter Sharecase and Holiday Party Saturday, December 14 at 2 p.m. at Fuller Park Auditorium, 331 W. 45th Place, Chicago.
Future of Chatham Food Market Still Uncertain
After temporarily closing its doors earlier this year for remodeling, the future of the Chatham Food Market appears bleak even though outside signage says it would reopen soon as a meat and produce store.
Pritzker Administration Partners with Illinois Primary Health Association on 2020 Census Outreach Efforts
Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) recently announced the Illinois Primary Health Association will serve the Northwest region of Illinois for the state’s 2020 census effort, including JoDaviess, Carroll, Whiteside, Lee, LaSalle, Bureau, Putnam, Henry, Mercer and Rock Island Counties.
Bank of America Makes $400,000 Investment Through Neighborhood Builders Program To Advance Economic Mobility in Chicago
Bank of America recently announced it has awarded $200,000 in funding and leadership resources to both Chicago Scholars and Enlace Chicago as part of Bank’s signature Neighborhood Builders® program.
MORE THAN 900 VENDORS AND ATTENDEES TAKE PART IN WOMEN'S SMALL BUSINESS EXPO
City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin's first Women's Small Business and Entrepreneur Expo was a huge success over the weekend. The UIC Dorin Forum was packed with small business vendors, banks, government experts on certification, women leaders from corporate boardrooms, and entrepreneurs in the making.
Church gives free Christmas gifts to Lynwood school
On Saturday, December 7, 2019, Arrow Church is hosting a Christmas Store for the families of Sandridge Elementary School. The event will take place from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m in the gymnasium at Sandridge Elementary School, 2950 Glenwood Dyer Rd. in Chicago Heights.
