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Local Pharmacists Are Issuing A Wakeup Call For People Living With Chronic Illnesses
In Illinois, roughly half of the population has been diagnosed with a chronic disease and approximately 50 percent of patients with a chronic illness fail to take their daily medications as prescribed, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health.
GROUND BREAKING CEREMONY HELD FOR NEW SENIOR LIVING COMPLEX COMING TO SOUTH SUBURBS
A groundbreaking ceremony was recently held at the southeast corner of Lincoln Highway and Ridgeland Avenue in Matteson to celebrate the start of construction on a new upscale senior living development. The Mayor of the Village of Matteson, Sheila Chalmers- Currin, was joined by elected officials, residents, and members of the development team who all spoke about their excitement for this greatly needed project.
TWO YOUNG ACTIVISTS COLLABORATE TO HOST OPERATION GIVE BACK
11-year-old Jahkil Jackson, from Project I Am, and 12-year-old Alyssia Duda, from Alyssia’s Dream, are both young activists in Chicago and have been friends for about two years.
Now That The Mayor’s Race Is Over, Cook County Board President Gets Back To Business
After a long, crowded, and historical mayoral race, Toni Preckwinkle is back to business as the President of the Cook County Board of Commissioners and has lost no momentum on implementing the recently released Policy Road Map and preparing for the 2020 Census.
Poet and Author Dr. Haki Madhubuti to Discuss New Black Panther Book During Institute of Positive Education Nation Studies Series
Every now and then, a rare opportunity comes along. This weekend is just one of those times. World lecturer and Third World Press Foundation founder and CEO Dr. Haki Madhubuti will be the featured speaker on Saturday, April 27, from 3:00-5:00 PM during the Nation Studies series presented by Third World Press Foundation (TWPF) and the Institute of Positive Education (IPE). As part of the presentation, Madhubuti will read from his recently released Black Panther: Paradigm Shift or Not? A Collection of Reviews and Essays on a Blockbuster Film. The book is co-edited by acclaimed author, journalist, activist, and noted Black history historian Herb Boyd.
HBCU Grad Returns with First Ever Adult Coloring Book Celebrating Black Colleges
Latoya Nicole, bestselling author and owner of Entrepreneurs Color Too is back with the release of her newest edition “Alma Mater” and it’s just in time for graduation! The coloring book is full of highlights that showcase the Black College Experience including its education, diversity and culture. The illustrations are inspired by beautiful black women and range from Greek life and the Royal Court to STEM and science labs. It even includes activities that test your HBCU knowledge.
OneUnited Bank Announces 9th Annual ‘I Got Bank’ Youth Financial Literacy Contest
Ten Middle School Age Children Are Eligible to Win $1,000! For National Financial Literacy Month, OneUnited Bank, the nation’s largest black-owned bank, recently announced its 9th Annual “I Got Bank!” Financial Literacy Contest where ten children will win a $1,000 savings account. The contest represents the best essays and art projects that embody the “I Got Bank!” theme.
Walmart Plans Estimated $87.5 Million in Illinois Store Improvements, Innovations in 2019
Walmart expects to spend an estimated $87.5 million this year in Illinois through the remodeling of 16 stores, as well as the launch and continued expansion of several customer-focused innovations.
THE ‘DAUGHTER OF ENGLEWOOD’ MAKES HISTORY
The daughter of a former Englewood alderman made history on April 2 when she was elected alderman of the 16th Ward at age 30. Stephanie Coleman, who turned 31-years-old on April 13, will be among the new City Council members sworn in on May 20 along with Mayor-elect Lori Lightfoot. Coleman said she adopted the nickname ‘Daughter of Englewood’ since she was born and raised in Englewood.
Over 40 Chicago Students Celebrate National Volunteer Week On The South Side
Students from Perspectives Charter School’s Rodney D. Joslin Campus in South Loop recently traveled to the South Side of the city to participate in a day of volunteering in honor of National Volunteer Week. The students visited iGrow Chicago’s Peace House in Englewood and created care packages for members of their community.
SOUTH SUBURBAN STUDENTS WIN BIG AT COUNTY ROBOTICS COMPETITION
Several students from Chicago Heights School District 170’s Wilson Elementary School recently competed in the Unit Six 4H STEMbot Challenge at Rich Central High School in Olympia Fields. The students call themselves the Wilson Warriors and were tasked with building and programming a robot to solve real-life Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) problems.
District 148 educators, parents gather at Regional Conference
Administrators, educators, School Board Members and parents came together recently to discuss public education issues and trends in the south suburbs.
Congresswoman Robin Kelly Donates 120 Books To Homewood-Flossmoor High School
To commemorate National School Library Month, Congresswoman Robin Kelly recently delivered 120 books to Homewood-Flossmoor Community High School’s library through the Library of Congress’ Surplus Book Program and personally congratulated teacher Catherine Ross-Cook on winning a 2019 Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching.
Mayor-elect Lori Lightfoot continues to build out her transition team Announces top communications transition staff
Marielle is on leave from the University of Chicago, where she has served as Director of Public Affairs since 2015. A veteran communications strategist, Marielle previously held the position of Press Secretary for Chicago Public Schools, the Office of the Governor of Illinois, and for the Illinois Department of Human Services.
