Local News
Fundraising Event For Ray Elementary Held In Hyde Park
William H. Ray elementary school recently held their third annual Raise a Glass for Ray School fundraiser at The Promontory in Hyde Park. The fundraiser was put on by Friends of Ray School Parent Teacher Organization, a 501(c)(3) non-profit operating to support the students, teachers, and staff of Ray Elementary.
The Black Creativity Program Returns to MSI
The Black Creativity program has returned to the Museum of Science and Industry (MSI). This program runs annually for black history month and includes several different exhibits and activities to encourage people to visit the museum and explore the creative achievements of African Americans.
South Suburban Village Adjusts To Changing Economy
“This is a great opportunity to share what we have in our focus for the Village and the Southland region. I’ve lived here for 35 years and I’ve seen the village grow from 10,000 to over 20,000. We’ve had some positive events and we have had some challenges,” said Chalmers-Currin.
Upcoming Mardi Gras Party In Lansing
“We are trying to give back to Lansing and give people a place to go and see each other and have a good time, that’s our main goal with Fat Friday,” said Patricia Leck, event organizer for LACE.
Ex-Offender Finds Redemption via Restaurant Grand Opening
“I’ve always dreamt about this day, but I never imagined it would come,” she said. “I know the food business and it’s something I love to do and look forward to doing every day, but what the experience of opening this new restaurant taught me was the importance of having a good support network.”
Record Number of Senior Citizens Apply for Senior Exemption
Assessor Berrios recently passed legislation that increased the senior exemption and reduced the annual household income required to qualify for the senior freeze.
Management Consultant Spills briefly Her Secrets in a new Book
“I decided to write this book after spending countless hours mentoring early career consultants,” says Lindor. “As a first-generation Haitian-American and college graduate, I entered the consulting world without many of the tools and resources my peers had--and quickly realized being smart and ambitious wasn’t enough to climb the ladder.
William Josephson Discusses the Electoral College and Preparing for the 2020 Presidential Election
Throughout the country, many people are pointing to the electoral college as the reason for President Trump claiming the win after a close race in the 2016 presidential election. On election night, Trump received the majority of votes from the electoral college, but days later, it was confirmed that his opponent, Hillary Clinton, had actually won the popular vote, according to the Federal Elections Commission.
Smart Museum of Art Host Family Day
Family Day is the main family friendly event at the Smart Museum of Art and gives families an opportunity to visit twelve times a year. Groups can also call to request a free tour of the museum that can be tailored to a specific age group and interests, according to Peterson. For more information about upcoming Family Day events or to request a tour, visit www.smartmuseum. uchicago.edu.
Hyde Park Barbershop Recruits Mentors For Local Kids
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago is attempting to increase mentoring in Hyde Park and the surrounding neighborhoods with the help of local barbershops.
The Black Star Project Honors Phillip Jackson
“Join with The Black Star Project in the “Circulate Black Dollars in Black Communities,” and receive a “Black dollar stamp,” Jackson said. “Then stamp all of your money with this stamp and use your dollars as you normally would and make a conscious effort to spend your Black “stamped” dollars with Black people for at least one year.”
Englewood Task Force Plans Health Initiative
“People can be referred to us and they don’t have to be a patient of Howard Brown Health to receive primary care,” Williams said. “Howard Brown also conducts walkins services all day. So far, we have 15 to 30 people waiting for us to open the doors in the morning.”
Rep. Robert Rita Seeks Reelection In The 28th District
A major accomplishment of Rita’s time in office has been completing the highway interchange connecting the Tri-State Tollway (Interstate 294) and I-57 near Markham in the south suburbs.
Glenwood Fire Department to celebrate a historic first
The impact of losing a close emergency department, combined with extended travel times to other hospitals, would increase ambulance “down time” and limit EMS availability without some communities implementing some changes.
