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South Suburban Township Prepares To Host Annual Basketball Tournament
On Aug. 23rd and 24ht, Thornton Township will once again host their 18th annual Taste of Thornton Township Basketball Tournament. The event brings together teenagers, government employees, and local first responders to form basketball teams and represent their town or village in the tournament. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at South Suburban College in South Holland.
DOZENS OF CHICAGO TEENS ATTEND STEM ACADEMY AT ILLINOIS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
During one of their final weeks of summer vacation, about 60 young girls from across the Greater Chicagoland Area stayed on campus at the Illinois Institute of Technology in Bronzeville for the Exelon Foundation’s second annual STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Innovation Leadership Academy. Throughout the week, the girls were exposed to STEM careers and concepts through field trips, panel discussions, mentorship, and hands-on activities.
Color Him Father Book Tour Stops On South Side To Host Conversation For Black Fathers
After the death of his 41-year-old daughter, Dr. Lawrence Drake II turned to literature to help him cope with his loss. Eventually, he realized that what he was going through was something that many fathers struggled with and made the decision to publish his book, Color Him Father, where he explores the trauma, grief, and healing process that fathers go through after losing a child.
First-of-its-kind Report examines Lyft and Uber ride data
Respected transportation consultancy Fehr & Peers recently released a study analyzing Lyft and Uber ride data to determine the companies’ combined contribution to vehicle miles traveled (VMT), a standard metric for overall vehicle activity in a region. This is the first report to use the companies’ own trip data as well as information from the Federal Highway Administration, state Departments of Transportation, and regional Metropolitan Planning Organizations. Fehr & Peers found that over 97% of total VMT comes from personal and commercial vehicles for the six metropolitan regions studied: Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Los Angeles, CA; San Francisco, CA; Seattle, WA; Washington, DC.
African Festival of the Arts (AFA) hosts Annual Gala at Logan Center featuring 30 years of art and culture
Africa International House USA, Inc. (AIH) presents “The Spirit of Africa,” the 30th Annual African Festival of the Arts Gala and Art Exhibition on Friday, August 16th at the Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts on the campus of the University of Chicago.
KUFI CLUB OF CHICAGO OFFERS AFRICAN-CENTERED EDUCATION FOR SOUTH SIDE YOUTH
The Kufi Club of Chicago is a non-profit organization that addresses the cultural, career, academic, and social needs of at-risk African American youth who live in Chicago’s Roseland neighborhood. Throughout the summer, the organization has been providing a safe space for young people to learn about their African heritage while also empowering them to become change-makers in their community.
Former Johnson Publishing Headquarters Transformed Into Residential Building
For decades, Johnson Publishing Company was iconically headquartered in an 11-story building on South Michigan Avenue. The building, located on 820 S. Michigan Ave., was designed by John Warren Moutoussamy and is the first and only downtown Chicago high-rise to be designed by an African American.
BLACKS ARE AMONG HARDEST GROUP TO CONTACT FOR U.S. CENSUS
The upcoming census in 2020 could result in Illinois losing one congressional seat due to all residents, such as blacks, not being counted. That is what U.S. Census Bureau officials said at an August 5 community meeting in Country Club Hills, which was hosted by U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, D-2nd, whose district includes many south suburbs. A census office for the south suburbs will open next year in Matteson, according to Kelly.
Newspaper owner, community leader named Illinois state chair for State Funeral for WWII Veterans
Well-known newspaper owner, journalist, and community leader John Galer is the new Illinois state chair for the State Funeral for World War II Veterans, the nonprofit announced today. He leads the Prairie States’ bi-partisan efforts to request the President of the United States to designate this final salute to greatest generation of service members.
City Council Approves Chicago Fair Workweek Ordinance Guaranteeing Schedule Stability
Chicago’s City Council and Mayor Lori Lightfoot recently approved the Chicago Fair Workweek Ordinance which ensures that hourly workers in Chicago are guaranteed fair working conditions and requires employers to release work schedules at least 10 days in advance. The goal of this ordinance is to create greater financial stability for working families in the city.
Study shows many schools lack policies on how to deal with teen dating violence
A study by Ball State has found that 76 percent of the school principals reported that they did not have a protocol in their schools to respond to an incident of teen dating violence. About 57 percent of school principals said they have assisted a survivor of teen dating vio- lence in the past two years. Disciplinary action against perpetrators of teen dating violence was sanctioned by 27 percent principals only.
Pending Home Sales Climb 2.8% in June
Pending home sales continued to ascend in June, marking two consecutive months of growth, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Each of the four major regions recorded a rise in contract activity, with the West experiencing the highest surge.
GSU Holds Second Annual Film Festival As Submissions Grow In Popularity
Tickets are now on sale for the Second Annual Chicago Southland International Film Festival (CSIFF) at Governors State University September 6 through 8, 2019
Living Organ Donors Are Protected from Workplace, Insurance Retaliation Under New Law
Governor JB Pritzker signed a new recently that protects living organ donors from various types of retaliation based on their donor status.
