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SOUTH SUBURBAN CHURCH PREPARES TO HOST ANNUAL JAZZ ON THE GRASS EVENT
Every summer, Living Grace Church in Lynwood opens its doors to the community during their free Jazz on the Grass event.This years free event will take place from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Aug. 4 on the Church grounds, 20100 Lakewood Ave., and feature local jazz, R&B, and gospel performers.
LOCAL RESTAURANTEUR MERGES TWO RESTAURANTS INTO ONE SPACE FOR FOOD HALL STYLE DINING
Originally located in Harper Court in Hyde Park, local barbecue restaurant Pork Chop has officially moved into the Red Fish Bleu Fish location at 5121 S. Harper Ave. which is also in Hyde Park. Both restaurants are owned by Jovanis Bouargoub and will continue to operate out of the one location creating a casual dining experience with a variety of options.
Summer Program Offerings in Hyde Park
Step into summer with a host of fun-filled outdoor activities in the Chicago region offered by the Frank Lloyd Wright Trust. Programs are held at Wright’s Home and Studio, located at 951 Chicago Avenue in Oak Park, and the Robie House, located at 5757 South Woodlawn Avenue in Chicago (Hyde Park).
South Side Fitness Workshop Combines Exercise, Mindfulness, and Nutrition Education
Bronzeville resident and health coach, Stacy Hubert, will once again hosts Trifecta on the Beach at Pier 31, 3101 S. Lake Shore Dr. from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on June 29. Trifecta on the Beach is a two-hour fitness workshop that combines boot camp style workouts with mindful meditation, nutrition education, and yoga on the shores of Lake Michigan.
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.