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THROW THE DOORS OF OPPORTUNITY WIDE OPEN FOR OUR YOUTH
We must resist. We must reverse their damage and prevent them from doing it again. Let’s push forward and throw wide the doors of opportunity for all.
Duckworth, Durbin Announce Over $40 Million for Community Health Centers
“Community health clinics help children, families and seniors across Illinois access essential healthcare services,” said Duckworth. “This funding will enable these clinics to continue providing quality, affordable care to thousands of Illinois families, which is crucial to the overall strength of our state.”
City Attends Hearing in Police Reform Lawsuit
“It’s the right thing to do because our community has been affected the most by the injustice that has been going on with the police department,” Beale said. “We need the police department to be partners with us to fight crime in our area. But if people don’t trust the police, then they’re not going to give them the information to help fight crime in the area. So, we have to reverse this tre”
MELANIN VOICES HOSTED IN HYDE PARK
The largely scripted show, inclusive of poetry, short stories, vignettes, fiction, and non-fiction work of various Chicago artists, is weaved together to create a beautiful narrative. The readings and performances are centered on the experiences of black women.
AUTO COMPANIES FIND SUCCESS WITH DIVERSITY PROGRAMS
A survey by Atlassian showed, “that 83 percent of tech employees believe their company is already diverse, and 79 percent think the average team at their company has a diverse set of team members,” according to the Silicon Valley Business Journal.
FACING A CRITICAL BLOOD SHORTAGE, AMERICAN RED CROSS ASKS FOR THE PUBLIC’S HELP
Blood donations have fallen short of expectations for the past two months, resulting in about 61,000 fewer donations than needed and causing a significant draw down of the Red Cross blood supply. The shortfall is the equivalent of the Red Cross not collecting any blood donations for more than four days.
New Intel Grant Program Invests $4.5 Million to Support STEM Pathways for HBCU Students
As part of the program, $3.9 million will be awarded directly to the HBCUs and $600,000 will be used for workshops and activities that bring HBCUs and the technology industry together to ensure students are prepared with the relevant skills to enter the tech workforce.
What the Life Insurance Companies DON’T Want You to Know
You can win if you do one thing right! Here’s the secret of winning the game of life insurance, it’s very simple: DIE WITH YOUR POLICY IN FORCE! To avoid being a part of the insurance game seek advice from an agent who understands the process.
DO YOU REALLY HAVE ASTHMA?
It is the response you’d expect from anyone who has been told their entire life that they had asthma, only to find out that they had been misdiagnosed. According to Dr. Edward Lisberg, Director of research at the Asthma and Allergy Center of Chicago, respiratory experts estimate that 1 out of every 3 people who have been told they have asthma have actually been misdiagnosed.
SOUTH SUBURBAN COLLEGE OFFERING SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY ASSISTANT DEGREE
South Suburban College prepares graduates of the SPA program to become eligible for licensure with the State of Illinois
Thornton Township To Host Free Workshop
"It's important for our residents to be knowledgeable about their property tax assessments and know how to appeal if necessary," said Frank M. Zuccarelli, Thornton Township supervisor.
Back 2 School Illinois Launches Contest to Surprise Two Chicago Schools with Free Supplies for Every Student This Fall
Back 2 School Illinois holds the contest annually, in which the students of two Chicago schools win free school supplies. Each and every child at both of the winning schools receives their own B2SI kit, loaded with the core supplies they need for the year.
The Passing of Mrs. Martha R. Chavis
The First Lady of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) and Former First Lady of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Passes.
ALDERMEN, ADVOCATES ANNOUNCE ORDINANCE THAT WOULD GUARANTEE PREDICTABLE WORK HOURS
Aldermen, advocates and workers stood together recently to announce the introduction of the “Chicago Fair Workweek Ordinance,” which would make needed reforms to employer scheduling practices for working people.
