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Keila Beachem To Launch Mentoring Organization for Young Girls
Beachem, who grew up in Chicago, said she retired from professional basketball five years ago and became a ComEd Construction Supervisor, but realized she still had a lot of basketball in her to teach to kids who can’t afford to participate in certain activities.
Skills for Chicagoland’s Future Launches Beyond the Diploma
We believe in Chicago’s youth and know that many just need a pathway to change the trajectory of their lives,” said Marie Trzupek Lynch, Skills’ president and founding Chief Executive Officer (CEO). “These employers that are first at the table are committed to making a difference and were looking for a conduit like Skills to make it happen.”
Teaching Health Centers May Close in Urban Areas Nationwide
In the past two years, THCGME programs have been financially forced to stop recruiting for more than 160 resident slots, according to Erie Family Health Center. THCGME Residents are now urging for a three-year reauthorization of program funding at $157,000 per resident or $142.5 million annually, reflecting the true cost of training.
Invest in Dolton Initiative Aims to Decrease Abandoned Homes
Two meetings have been held over the last several weeks in the Village of Dolton to establish guidelines and address questions for the proposed Invest in Dolton program. This is a program designed to auction vacant homes owned by the Village of Dolton to be rehabilitated for owner occupancy.
Chicago Heights Mayor Reflects On 2017 And Sets Big Goals For Next Year
“The challenges we face are probably the same challenges a lot of the communities face, not only in the South Suburbs but throughout the state of Illinois, it’s trying to deliver the same service with reduced funding,” said Mayor Gonzalez.
St. Ann’s School in Lansing Offers New Scholarship Program
“We are feeding the information to our current families as it comes in. We sent out a flyer to our religious education program as well as people who had come to St. Ann’s last year but we didn't give them enough money to be able to afford it,” said Janice Summerise, School Business Manager at St. Ann’s. “We reached out to those people so those are the persons that we had coming through [the open house].”
2017 YEar in review
Former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama hosted a community event on May 3, 2017 at the South Shore Cultural Center, where the Obama Foundation released the conceptual vision and site map for the Obama Presidential Center.
84 Percent of Healthcare Organizations Don’t Have a Cybersecurity Leader
Black Book revealed that the healthcare industry continues to underestimate security threats as attackers continue to seek data and monetary gain. “
Upcoming Author Events at CPL
Chicago Public Library offers a variety of programs and events each month to engage patrons of all ages and to explore relevant cultural topics.
Cook County Assessor’s Office Completes Assessment Cycle Early
Tax bills have gone out on time every year since Joseph Berrios’ first full year as Assessor.
Dolton Hosts Second Annual Christmas Party and Toy Giveaway
“We realize there is a need and anytime there is a need, we try to fill it,” said A.M. Triche, a representative from the Mayor’s Office of Communications and Public Affairs. “We did it last year and it was a wonderful event.
Founder Says Iris Botanicals Restores Natural Hair
“My business just happened to me,” Patterson said. “I didn’t wake up and say ‘oh, I want a product line, but I woke up and said I want my hair back.’”
Thornton Township Makes Thousands of Families Happy This Christmas Holiday Season
“We enjoy helping people because that is what local government is supposed to do,” said Frank M. Zuccarelli, Thornton Township supervisor. “We have seen this program grow from a few kids to more than 600 families receiving gifts.
State Attorney Kim Foxx Speaks at CBA Meeting
“Chicago makes up half of Cook County and the African American and Latino population in the County sums up to 50 percent,” she said. “The County jail [located at] 2700 S. California Ave, is 86 percent African American or Latino and the Juvenile Temporary Detention Center is about 93 percent African American or Latino.”
