Local News
Arlington Park Race Track Adds More Experiences
A new study reveals that 74 percent of Americans believe having “experiences” is more important than having “stuff”. That statistic includes Baby Boomers and Millennials. Now, Arlington Park in Arlington Heights, wants you to experience Race Day to create memorable moments with family, friends or colleagues.
DOGS ON PARADE IN THE SOUTH SUBURBS
The South Suburban Humane Society is currently in the midst of their second annual Dogs on Parade fundraiser. Seventeen dogs were painted this year by community businesses, organizations, and residents to display throughout the Village of Flossmoor from now until September.
Rep. Robin Kelly Honors Winner of Congressional Art Competition
United States Representative Robin Kelly recently invited Taylor Ausley, a local high school student who won the Congressional Art Competition in Illinois’s second district, to come to Washington D.C. and see her winning artwork at the U.S. Capital where it will hang for the next year.
5th Annual Walk Against Violence in Robbins
The Village of Robbins will host Its 5th Annual Walk Against Violence 3K RUN/1.5K WALK, on Saturday, July 21, 2018 from 8a.m. – 12p.m. departing from The Robbins Elk Lodge, 13600 S. Sawyer Ave. in Robbins, Illinois.
CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS RECEIVES COMMENTS ON PROPOSED $1 BILLION BUDGET
Chicago Public Schools recently released a proposed $1 billion budget and capital plan for the 2019 fiscal year. Following the release of the proposed spending plan, a series of public hearings were held across the city to receive public comment on the massive investment.
WEST SIDE ACTIVIST RECEIVES PEACE RUN TORCH-BEARER AWARD
Longtime Austin resident and community activist, George Lawson, was recently awarded the 2018 Torch-Bearer Award from Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run due to his commitment to community service for over 50 years. Lawson has been part of the Austin Green Team since it’s inception along with many other community benefit organizations on the west side of Chicago
Massage Envy Disrupts the Wellness Category with First-of-its-Kind Body Care Offering, CyMe™ Boost
Massage Envy, the leader in professional massage and skin care, is revolutionizing massage services with the introduction of CyMe™ Boost – a first-of-its-kind collection of skin serums that blend with Massage Envy-branded massage oils and creams to create personalized skin care for the entire body.
LONG TIME HUMANITARIAN GIVING AWAY OVER A QUARTER OF A MILLION DOLLARS TO ASSIST HOMEOWNERS, SENIORS AND LESS FORTUNATE
– For more than 20 years, Humanitarian Dr. Willie Wilson has given away his heart…and his money, to those less fortunate and those who simply need a helping hand. This year, the man who puts his all into everything he does is showing no signs of slowing down. In fact, Wilson is stepping things up – bigger and better!
Cook County Board President Visits The Citizen
Three major efforts that Preckwinkle is currently working on are the comprehensive Policy Roadmap for her third term, the redevelopment of Cook County Hospital, and the South Suburban Economic Growth Initiative. The Policy Roadmap is a countywide planning process that calls for participation from all residents, industries, civic partners, and stakeholders in Cook County to provide their direct input on what they want to see over the next five years.
Get Ready to Break in to the Old Joliet Prison
The Great Joliet Prison Break-In fundraiser will be taking place on Saturday, August 25 from 5:00pm to 11:00pm. Ticket holders will be able to step onto the historic prison yard and listen to the music of The Blooze Brothers, M&R Rush, Petty Cash and Hot Mess. while enjoying the tastes of various options from food trucks and beer vendors. The event is the grand opening and first major event of the “Old Joliet Prison,” which closed in 2002. The prison is featured in many movie and television projects, including The Blues Brothers and Prison Break.
A VILLAGE OF DOLTON BOARD MEETING RAISES CONCERNS ABOUT LACK OF POLICE
The Village of Dolton recently held a Committee of The Whole meeting where they discussed several current projects, programs, and concerns within the community. One woman, who identified herself as Beth, raised the questions of why three retired police officers have not been replaced in the Village.
David M. Luna highlights how illicit trade poses many harms across the international community
Numerous international organizations have estimated that today’s global illicit markets, and various forms of “convergence crime”, account for several trillions of U.S. dollars every year, to include the trafficking of drugs, people (especially women and children), arms, counterfeit and pirated goods, illegal cigarettes and alcohol products, endangered wildlife, pillaged natural resources, and many other illicit commodities, corrupt proceeds and illicit financial flows.
Southside Author Shares Her Story Of Childhood Abuse
Author of Bruises From My Mothers Love, Danette King, lives on the Southside of Chicago and recently re-released her novel that strongly mirrors the details of her upbringing and the abusive relationships she survived, specifically the one she had with her mother. King hopes that by sharing her story people will gain a better understanding of how to heal from the trauma of childhood abuse and to be more compassionate to children that may be suffering at home.
MAYOR OF MATTESON HOSTS INAUGURAL GOLF OUTING
The inaugural Friends of Sheila Chalmers-Currin Golf Outing will take place on July 19 at the Glenwoodie Golf Club in Glenwood, IL. The event is a fundraiser for the Village of Matteson and offers golf, breakfast, lunch, and dinner along with an opportunity to network with elected officials from Matteson, surrounding communities, and the Southland region as a whole.