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Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) gathered with local leaders and area residents Saturday, July 27, at Mason Elementary School, 4217 W. 18th St., Chicago, IL, to celebrate the success of their lead abatement programs. Both health departments provide lead removal services and home upgrades to eligible renters and homeowners at no cost.
Featured left to right: Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck, CCDPH chief operating officer; Jason Applegate, CCDPH manager of Lead Poisoning Prevention; Michelle Medeiros,
HUD deputy director, Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes ; Sharita Webb, CDPH director of public health operations; and Jennifer Vidis,
CDPH deputy commissioner. Photo by Cook County Department of Public Health

Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) gathered with …

Published on July 31, 2024

Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) gathered with local leaders and area residents Saturday, July 27, at Mason Elementary School, 4217 W. 18th St., Chicago, IL, to celebrate the success of their lead abatement programs. Both health departments provide lead removal services and home upgrades to eligible renters and homeowners at no cost.
Featured left to right: Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck, CCDPH chief operating officer; Jason Applegate, CCDPH manager of Lead Poisoning Prevention; Michelle Medeiros,
HUD deputy director, Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes ; Sharita Webb, CDPH director of public health operations; and Jennifer Vidis,
CDPH deputy commissioner. Photo by Cook County Department of Public Health

Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) gathered with …

Published on July 31, 2024

Published on July 31, 2024

Black PR Wire

Black PR Wire

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Black PR Wire

Black PR Wire

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Urban Growers Collective

Urban Growers Collective

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Surge Institute

Surge Institute

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Black Veterans for Social Justice

Black Veterans for Social Justice

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Mayor Brandon Johnson

Mayor Brandon Johnson

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The Lazarus apartment building, which is located in North Lawndale, is an example of projects that Lawndale Christian Development Corporation has created in the community. PHOTO PROVIDED BY BROWN FARMER MEDIA GROUP.

The Lazarus apartment building, which is located in North Lawndale, is an example of projects that Lawndale Christian Development Corporation has created in the community. …

Published on July 31, 2024

Fred Spencer, CEO of Market 96, during the grand opening of the dispensary in the South Loop. PHOTO PROVIDED BY MEKKY MEDIA.

Fred Spencer, CEO of Market 96, during the grand opening of the dispensary in the South Loop. PHOTO PROVIDED BY MEKKY MEDIA.

Published on July 31, 2024

Dr. Stephani Mason, Associate Professor of Accounting at DePaul University, got connected to PhD Project while she was looking for a career change. They assisted her in pursuing her doctoral degree. Now, she is a member of the PhD Project Advisory Council. PHOTO PROVIDED BY MEKKY MEDIA.

Dr. Stephani Mason, Associate Professor of Accounting at DePaul University, got connected to PhD Project while she was looking for a career change. They assisted …

Published on July 31, 2024

Phoenix Tyler founded the Unique and Phenomenal (UP) Program to give students with special needs and diverse learners the opportunity to gain skills in the creative
arts. PHOTO PROVIDED BY C. PHOENIX TYLER.

Phoenix Tyler founded the Unique and Phenomenal (UP) Program to give students with special needs and diverse learners the opportunity to gain skills in the …

Published on July 31, 2024

Former Football player and football coach Roy Curry is the subject of the documentary, “Always A Winner: Roy Curry.” The documentary created by local filmmaker Alvin Daniels was shown at Wayfarer Theaters recently. PHOTO PROVIDED BY THE SILVERMAN GROUP.

Former Football player and football coach Roy Curry is the subject of the documentary, “Always A Winner: Roy Curry.” The documentary created by local filmmaker …

Published on July 31, 2024

2024 Homewood Flossmoor Valedictorian Lorin Wright. Photo provided by STH Media LLC

2024 Homewood Flossmoor Valedictorian Lorin Wright. Photo provided by STH Media LLC

Published on July 31, 2024

Twyler L. Jenkins

Twyler L. Jenkins

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Illinois Senator Mattie Hunter

Illinois Senator Mattie Hunter

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Published on July 31, 2024

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