Monthly Archives: July, 2021

White Sox put down the Astros after yesterday’s big loss (Chicago, Illinois) - After yesterday’s devastating first game back against the Astros, the White Sox were ready to play ball.

Pritzker has ‘no plans’ for added mitigations; ‘local control’ is focus of new school guidelines (Springfield, IL) - The wide availability of COVID-19 vaccines has changed the state’s approach for mitigating the virus’ spread statewide and in schools.

The White Sox take heavy beating against Astros (Chicago, Illinois) - After the long break, the Chicago White Sox were home to face the Astros. 

Evanston community stands up to racism in statement (Evanston, IL) - According to a release by community group Stronger Together Evanston, the Evanston community has taken a stand against racism. Evanston/Skokie School District 65, which serves students from kindergarten through 8t

Guest: Matt Dubiel - Matt Dubiel discusses his career in Chicago Radio, the history of Q101 Chicago’s Alternative and the role former Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner played in the downfall of Q101 Chicago’s Alternative.

DePaul Prep to require vaccines for students or they must remain masked (Chicago, IL) - DePaul College Prep is requiring students to provide proof they are vaccinated on entry to the campus or to mask up.

Rainbow Push Coalition/Push Excel kick off first summer STEM/sports camp since pandemic began, pushing for peace to combat violence (Chicago, IL) – For the first time since the pandemic began, the Rainbow PUSH Coalition and PUSH For Excellence (PUSH Excel) are hosting a summer STEM/Sports Camp Saturday, July 17th – August 28, 2021 on two sites to promote a PUSH for peace as Chicago’s violence continues to soar.

Speaker Welch Meets With President Joe Biden, Addresses Recent Rise in Violence - House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch met with President Joe Biden during his recent trip to Illinois where he discussed the “Build Back Better” agenda, specifically proposals focused on education and child care. 

Latoya Medina providing education, careers, and haircuts to community (Crest Hill, IL) - Latoya Medina is the owner of All About U Barber College. Located just outside Joliet, All About U Barber College provides a full barber education to individuals looking to become barbers. 

President Preckwinkle Announces $1.5 Million Investment to Address Root Causes of Crime and Violence in Cook County (Cook County, IL) - President Preckwinkle joined Commissioner Dennis Deer, Congressman Danny Davis and community leaders to announce a $1.5 million investment to community-based organizations through the Justice Advisory Council (JAC).