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Protest erupts over postponement of AFFH
In 2015, the Obama administration finalized the AFFH rule, which required cities to execute plans on reducing segregation, discrimination and increasing equal housing opportunities for protected classes or risk losing out on federal block grants, according to the Chicago Housing Initiative.
SouthShore Library Hosts Book Club
The novel “Behold the Dreamers” deals with marriage, immigration, class, race, and the trapdoors in the American Dream and dives into the story of a young Cameroonian couple who tried to establish a new life in New York until the Great Recession upends the economy, according to CPL.
Cook County Sheriff Department Hands out 911 Cell Phones to Seniors
“We know sometimes you want to call 911 and tell them what you see,” Walsh said. “These phones have no connection to you or any individual that would dial 911 [from the phone]. For many years, we’ve given the phones to victims of domestic violence.”
Lincoln Financial Group's Kirkland Receives Honors
Hicks oversees all activities for the legal, compliance, government relations and corporate secretary functions of the company. As a member of the company’s senior management committee, he also provides strategic counsel to the CEO, senior management team and board of directors.
Village of Flossmoor Will Use MLK Day For Service Projects
“The day of service is for all ages, but we find that it becomes a family event, a lot of the projects are aimed toward getting families involved,” said Deitch.
Harvey Public Library Hosts Monthly Job Fair
“We want to give people hope that there is something out there for them, and that's why we decided to have a job fair,” said Peake
Mayor Rahm Emanuel Announces Housing Program for Homeless
“We as a city cannot thrive until each and every one of our residents can thrive, which is why we are committed to addressing homelessness in a holistic, comprehensive and compassionate manner,” Mayor Emanuel said.
Residents Purchase Vacant Land via Large Lot Program
Local Englewood Residents like Mekazin Alexander and Tina Hammond recently used the Large Lot Program to help revitalize their vacant spaces with an additional $15,000 grant from organizations such as LISC Chicago and the Kresge Foundation.
Illinois Politicians Address Chicago Gun Violence
“I’ve met a lot of parents who lost their kids and we all share the same look of despair and we’re looking for someone to speak out,” Pendleton said. “Kennedy has a passion to stand against the NRA who is fighting tirelessly to keep guns on our streets.”
University Of Chicago Students Work Together To Create A Unique Theatre Experience
“Theater[24] is the product of spontaneous experimentation, creativity, and collaboration that is little experienced,” said Corrie Besse, Managing Director and Academic Coordinator of Theater & Performance Studies at the University of Chicago. “We’re not going for perfection, we’re doing this because it’s fun, and the audience can palpably feel that.”
Historic Decline In New HIV Diagnoses Fuels ‘Getting To Zero’ Campaign
The Chicago Center for HIV Elimination(CCHE), part of the University of Chicago, is also working on the Getting to Zero campaign.
Chicago Gears Up for Annual Point-In-Time Homeless Count
The Point-In-Time Homeless Count provides the Chicago Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) with a “snapshot” of Chicago’s homeless population. The data gathered on homeless people in Chicago serves as a basis for federal funding, for service and resource planning, and to raise public awareness about homelessness.
Michelle Flowers Welch Honored with 2017 Distinguished Senior Leader Award
Founder and CEO of Flowers Communications Group, Michelle Flowers Welch, was recently honored with the 2017 Distinguished Senior Leader Award by the Public Relations Society of America Chicago Chapter.
CPL Introduces Winter Learning Challenge: Enter for Engineering
“We know it’s a big problem not only in our city but around the country, that children can lose three months of learning if not staying actively engaged in activities,” he said. “We’re taking winter to test new ways we can engage children in fun, learning ways at home.”
