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Families want pediatric services at Ingalls maintained
South suburban families are advocating for the University of Chicago Medicine to keep the 17-bed pediatric inpatient center at Ingalls Memorial Hospital in Harvey open as a convenience to them.
Breastfeeding Mother’s Experience Leads Illinois Department of Corrections To Change Policies
Inmates and visitors at Logan Correctional Center now will be allowed to breastfeed their infants during family visits, after a recently-released mother raised concerns about a previous ban at the facility.
Gap Celebrates Back To School with the Launch of ‘Forward’ Campaign
Gap, the iconic American clothing brand, recently launched the GapKids ‘Forward’ Back To School campaign. In an effort to propel the next generation in the direction of their strengths, the ‘Forward’ campaign celebrates creative self-expression and kids who are breaking boundaries.
CHICAGO HOUSING AUTHORITY ANNOUNCES RESIGNATION OF BOARD CHAIRMAN
In 2015, John T. Hooker was appointed by the Mayor at the time to serve as the Board Chairman for the Chicago Housing Authority Board of Commissioners. After serving a four-year term, Hooker announced his resignation which took effect on July 19. Hooker said that he simply felt that it was his time to step down.
SOUTH SIDE INVESTMENT COMPANY RECEIVES $3 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM BENEFIT CHICAGO
Benefit Chicago, a local impact investment fund, recently announced that they are making a $3 million impact investment in DL3 Advisors, LLC which is a new impact investment company created by DL3 Realty. DL3 Realty is known for being a south side developer and working on projects that are rooted in community relationships and cultural preservation.
Mayor Lightfoot Adds A New Chief Risk Officer To Her List Of Diverse Cabinet Appointments
During her campaign, Mayor Lori Lightfoot spoke about the importance of diversity in Chicago and more importantly, about the importance of seeing that diversity is represented in City Hall and in other positions of power throughout the city.
ILLINOIS GOVERNOR HOSTS LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST IN THE SOUTHLAND
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, recently hosted a variety of elected officials, stakeholders, and citizens from Chicago’s south suburban region for a Legislative Breakfast at the Tinley Park Convention Center. During the event, Pritzker shared what he has been working on in Springfield that will benefit the area and renewed his commitment to Chicago’s Southland.
MOTORISTS WELCOME REFORMS FOR FINES AND FEES
New reforms proposed by the mayor at a recent City Council meeting for fines and fees pertaining to city stickers, red light camera violations and parking tickets come a little too late for some motorists.
23 College Scholarships Awarded To Young Men in Chicago At Annual Gala
In April of 1982, 34-year-old Ezekiel Taylor tragically lost his life when three young men stole his car as he stopped at a fast-food restaurant on 79th Street and Stony Island Avenue after church one day.
COMCAST ANNOUNCES PLANS TO OPEN AN XFINITY STORE IN CHICAGO’S HISTORIC PULLMAN NEIGHBORHOOD
Expanding Comcast’s footprint on Chicago’s south side
CAMELOT ILLINOIS LAUNCHES NON-PROFIT GRANT PROGRAM
Camelot Illinois today announced it is accepting applications for a new grant program available to non-profit organizations operating in the State of Illinois.
Juvenile Temporary Detention Center Foundation to Host Premiere Gala “Converging on the Positive” Celebrating 10-Year Anniversary
The Juvenile Temporary Detention Center (JTDC) Foundation is celebrating its 10th anniversary by hosting “Converging on the Positive” fundraising gala on Friday, September 27, at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. The JTDC Foundation aims to divert youth from the criminal justice system by helping them regain positive control of their lives. Gala
STUDENTS IN OBAMA FOUNDATION YOUTH JOB CORPS GET SURPRISE VISIT FROM FORMER PRESIDENT
President Barack Obama recently surprised a group of students in Chicago who were in a meeting at the Obama Foundation headquarters as part of the Youth Job Corps program. The students were shocked to see President Obama walk into their meeting and join in on their conversation about activism in Chicago.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot included in yearlong initiative to help deliver results for residents
The Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative recently announced the third class of forty-one mayors from around the world who will participate in the yearlong education and professional development program designed exclusively for mayors and city leaders.