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Respond Now Celebrates 50 Years Of Linking Vulnerable Residents With Social Services
Based in Chicago Heights, Respond Now is a nonprofit organization that has been providing critical support for vulnerable residents of south suburban Cook County for almost 50 years. The organization connects residents with social services that can help them with food security, rent or mortgage assistance, utility payments, clothing, transportation, and prescription medication costs.
ALDERMAN HOSTS TOWN HALL MEETING TO UPDATE RESIDENTS ON THE STATE OF THE WARD
Fourth Ward Alderman, Sophia King, recently hosted a Town Hall Meeting at Northeastern Illinois University’s Carruthers Center, 700 E. Oakwood Blvd., to give an update on a wide variety of issues and projects in the ward like development, safety, infrastructure, and education.
South Side Students Travel To Morocco For Spring Break
Nine students from Lindblom Math and Science Academy in Englewood recently returned from their spring break trip to Morocco where they were able to visit five cities, live with local families, and practice their Arabic in real life situations and with native Arabic speakers.
Community Organizations Come Together To Stress The Importance Of Home Ownership
The Resident Association of Greater Englewood (RAGE) along with Teamwork Englewood and the Englewood Quality of Life Plan Housing and Public Spaces Task Force will be hosting Buy the Block to provide useful information and tools for individuals looking to purchase property in Englewood. The event will take place at Teamwork Englewood, 815 W. 63rd St. on the second floor, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 4.
Dr. Michael Eric Dyson Discusses the Legacy of Black-Jewish Relations
Dr. Michael Eric Dyson recently kicked-off “Conversation Peace,” his first-ever tour of historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in the United States. Dr. Dyson, the noted academic, author, lecturer, minister and radio host, recently spoke at Harris-Stowe State University in St. Louis, followed by Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona Beach and Wayne County Community College District-Northwest Campus in Detroit as the third stop of the tour. He appeared at Morehouse College on April 26th.
Long-Standing South Suburban NonProfit Prepares To Host Fundraising Comedy Show
The South Suburban Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse, a nonprofit organization providing addiction treatment services in Chicago’s south suburbs, will host its annual spring fundraising gala, Comedy for a Cause, on May 16 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Odyssey Golf Club in Tinley Park.
NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION SERVING CHICAGO’S YOUTH PREPARES TO CELEBRATE 150TH ANNIVERSARY
Almost 150 years ago, the Bright Promises Foundation, originally known as the Illinois Humane Society, came into existence with the purpose of providing a voice and assistance to those who needed their protection the most which at the time were children and animals.
Lawmakers, advocates stress importance of accurate 2020 Census count
SPRINGFIELD – Senate lawmakers and advocates gathered recently to stress the importance of getting a full and accurate count in Illinois during the 2020 Census.
Advocates Call for Fair Housing Protections for People With Arrest & Conviction Records
On March 21, 2019, Commissioner Johnson introduced an amendment which would ensure that individuals with records cannot be discriminated against when searching for housing in Cook County.
Chicago Becomes the Largest City in the Country Committed to 100 Percent Clean Energy
The Chicago City Council recently unanimously voted to establish the goal of transitioning the entire city to 100 percent clean, renewable energy, like wind and solar, by 2035. Chicago becomes the largest city in the country to make this commitment, following cities like St. Louis, Madison, Atlanta, and San Francisco.
PCF Insurance Services Enters Chicago and New York Metro-Area Completing Two Acquisitions
PCF Insurance Services has completed the acquisition of Hipskind Seyfarth Risk Solutions, LLC, located in downtown Chicago, and Broadfield Group, LLC d/b/a Warwick Resource Group, located in the New York metro-area.
Sarahi Jeans Announces The Market At Macy's As New Retailer For April 2019
Sarahi Jeans recently announced The Market @ Macy’s, a one of- a-kind pop-up marketplace featuring a variety of both up-and coming and established brands as a new retailer for April 2019.
South Suburban Mayor Celebrates 100-Year-Old Resident With Honorary Street Renaming
Wayne Adams Sr., also known as The Voice of Raceway Park in Calumet Park, recently turned 100 years old and to honor his legacy, the Mayor of the Village of Dolton, Riley Rogers, renamed Parkside Avenue as Wayne Adams Way. The renaming ceremony was held on Adams’ 100th birthday and several of his family members, south suburban residents, and elected officials came out to celebrate.
CHICAGO POLICE DEPARTMENT NOW ACCEPTING PUBLIC COMMENT ON GANG DATABASE POLICY DRAFT
The Chicago Police Department (CPD) recently opened up a portal on their website for Chicagoans to give feedback on the Criminal Enterprise Database, also known as the Gang Database. This public comment period will close on May 11 and at that time, the CPD will consider the public comments before finalizing and implementing the updated policy.