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COMMUNITY BIKE RIDE TAKES PLACE ON SOUTH SIDE TO HELP CURB CRIME
A massive group of bike riders recently took to the streets of Englewood for an eight-mile ride through the neighborhood for Think Outside Da Block’s third annual Roll N Peace event. The purpose of the bike ride was to bring together neighbors, stakeholders, and 7th District police officers to tour the neighborhood and create a safer community.
MetroSouth Medical Center Will Close Unless A New Owner Steps Up
South Suburban residents are yet again facing the closure of a community medical center. This time, it’s MetroSouth Medical Center, 12935 S. Gregory St., in Blue Island that has announced their facility will be closing by the end of the year if a new operator doesn’t step up and continue providing medical services at the MetroSouth Campus.
Buy 1 Scoop of Ice Cream, Get One Free at Fannie May Stores
In celebration the first day of summer on 6/21, Fannie May will be offering all day promotions in-store
City of Blue Island Hosting Stakeholder Meeting Following Metro South Closure Announcement
The Metro South Summit will provide elected officials, along with members of area first responder and medical communities, a collaborative opportunity to provide feedback about the effects of the impending closure, as well as participate in idea generation for the retention of local emergency, trauma, and surgical services so critical to Blue Island and neighboring communities
ABC 7 CHICAGO PRESENTS A SPECIAL EDITION OF “HEART & SOUL,” HOSTED BY CHERYL BURTON AND HOSEA SANDERS AND EMCEED BY TERRELL BROWN
ABC 7’s HEART & SOUL, a series that taps into Chicago’s vibrant African American community, celebrates African American Music Appreciation Month and the Chicago Gospel Festival. HEART & SOUL, hosted by Cheryl Burton and Hosea Sanders, with Terrell Brown emceeing the gospel concert, and will air twice, Sunday, June 23 at 11:00 PM on ABC 7 and Sunday, July 7 at 1 PM.
HFS Student Scholars Win Top Prize for Smart Pathways Prototype
The inaugural year of the ComEd HFS Scholars STEM Program and Energy Academy concluded recently with student project presentations and an awards ceremony recognizing the top three teams. Students from across a variety of high performing schools around the city were awarded the top prize of $2,000 for their innovative technology concept, Smart Pathways. Smart Pathways was designed to light pathways in a more energy efficient way through motion sensors and light dimming capabilities. The Smart Pathways prototype also included safety features such as movement tracking through its light sensors.
MAYOR LIGHTFOOT ANNOUNCES ALL NEW SCHOOL BOARD
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot recently announced an entirely new school board. The seven people who Lightfoot has appointed to lead the Chicago Public School (CPS) system have personal ties to CPS as parents, graduates, or former faculty.
Survey Reveals Loss Of Lunch Breaks Weighs Heavily On Millennials
A survey by Tork, an Essity brand and the maker of nearly half of the napkins used in the food service industry in the U.S., finds that Millennials – who are now the largest generation in the U.S. labor force – are nearly three times more likely than Baby Boomers to believe coworkers would judge them negatively if they took a regular lunch break.
New Tour Company Uses The City’s L’s to Explore Unique Neighborhoods
There’s much more to touring Chicago than viewing downtown skyscrapers from a sightseeing boat or tour bus. Chicago is a city of 77 communities and approximately 180 distinct and diverse neighborhoods. You haven’t seen Chicago if you haven’t been to the neighborhoods.
Mental Health Professionals And Chicago Police Host Public Forum On Violence And Trauma
The National Alliance on Mental Illinois (NAMI) Chicago recently led a community discussion on the westside at Hope Community Advent Christian Church, 5900 W. Iowa St., in Austin to talk about how the community deals with trauma that is caused by violence and what can be done better.
Inaugural Group of Diverse CPS High School Students Celebrate Hard Hat Graduation
The inaugural class of six Paschen Engineering Scholars recently graduated from the program at the annual Hard Hat Ceremony. Six freshmen from George Westinghouse College Prep were announced as the latest class of scholars.
GAMBLING EXPANSION PASSED, WILL ALLOW FOR SPORTS BETTING AND NEW CASINOS IN ILLINOIS
For about six years, State Representative Robert Rita has been working on passing legislation that would expand the gaming industry in Illinois. Just recently, the Illinois House and Senate finally passed Senate Bill 690 which will allow for new casinos, sports betting, racetrack casinos, and an increased number of video gaming machines in the state.
Gloria Ray Karlmark, one of Little Rock Nine, receives an honorary degree from Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT)
Gloria Ray Karlmark, who was one of 9 African American students who ignited controversy when they enrolled at the all-white Central High School in 1957 in Little Rock, Arkansas, received an honorary degree from the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) during its May commencement ceremony held recently.
MAYOR MAKES SOUTH SIDE ALDERMAN A CITY HALL BOSS
She may not be the most powerful black woman at City Hall but with her recent appointment as chairman of the City Council’s budget committee, South Side Alderman Pat Dowell (3rd) is among the new political bosses downtown. Next to the finance committee, which is considered by many City Hall insiders as the most powerful city committee, Dowell takes the helm of the second most powerful committee.
