Lisa Thompson-Bennett, Community Relations Liaison for the Housing Government & Community Relations for the Office of the Illinois Attorney General.

Lisa Thompson-Bennett, Community Relations Liaison for the Housing Government & Community Relations for the Office of the Illinois Attorney General.

Published on June 12, 2014

Published on June 12, 2014
Dr. Jenner Shepard Payne, licensed clinical social worker at the University of Illinois at Chicago, also an ordained minister, is conducting research to find out how church pastors currently address their congregation’s mental health issues and will use the information to create a training program to help guide clergy in addressing those issues.

Dr. Jenner Shepard Payne, licensed clinical social worker at the University of Illinois at Chicago, also an ordained minister, is conducting research to find out …

Published on June 12, 2014
Posttraumatic stress disorder, according to BlackMentalHealthnet.com, is one of the mental illnesses thought to occur more frequently in the Black community than in the general U.S. population because Blacks are more likely to be exposed to traumatic events and are at greater risk of being victims of violent crimes and of knowing someone who suffered violence.

Posttraumatic stress disorder, according to BlackMentalHealthnet.com, is one of the mental illnesses thought to occur more frequently in the Black community than in the general …

Published on June 12, 2014
Darin Bosley, Manny Alvarez, Jeanette Anderson, and Ricky Nettles of Xtreme Kustoms Wheels & Electronics,518 E. 162nd St., South Holland, IL.

Darin Bosley, Manny Alvarez, Jeanette Anderson, and Ricky Nettles of Xtreme Kustoms Wheels & Electronics,518 E. 162nd St., South Holland, IL.

Published on June 12, 2014
South Holland Village President Don A. De Graff (center) cut the ceremonial ribbon welcoming Xtreme Kustoms Wheels & Electronics, 518 E. 162nd St., South Holland, IL, to the community last week.

South Holland Village President Don A. De Graff (center) cut the ceremonial ribbon welcoming Xtreme Kustoms Wheels & Electronics, 518 E. 162nd St., South Holland, …

Published on June 12, 2014
Tony Burroughs: “If it weren’t for Burnside, there wouldn’t have been a boycott in ’63. With this wall, the mothers will be able to get the respect and recognition that they deserve. I wouldn’t be here today it wasn’t for my mother having me involved in this sit-in.” - Tony Burroughs (pictured)

Tony Burroughs: “If it weren’t for Burnside, there wouldn’t have been a boycott in ’63. With this wall, the mothers will be able to get …

Published on June 12, 2014
“We appreciate that we did something that was worthwhile for our community and our children and still for the children in this area." - Ruby Dillon (pictured)

“We appreciate that we did something that was worthwhile for our community and our children and still for the children in this area." - Ruby …

Published on June 12, 2014
“[This was] the perfect opportunity to capture this history and have a permanent installation in the school so when our students walk into their school their history rises up to greet them." - Carolyn Elaine, pictured standing in front of the mural she created.

“[This was] the perfect opportunity to capture this history and have a permanent installation in the school so when our students walk into their school …

Published on June 12, 2014

Published on June 12, 2014