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5th Ward Alderman Desmon Yancy Unites with South Shore Chamber of Commerce and Special Services Area #42 Urging Walgreens to Work with Community Stakeholders...

While I’m disappointed that Walgreens has decided to close its second South Shore location in just a few months, I see this as an opportunity for the community to decide the future use of the building. #tenant

Reverend Robin Hood Speaks at Brother Keeper’s Church in Chicago Heights on Social Justice

The Reverend also highlighted the troubling trend of young people being incarcerated, only to be released back onto the streets without any significant change in their circumstances. #socialjustice

Rep. Haas Honors Garden of Prayer Youth Center for November Local Business Spotlight

“For my November 2024 local business spotlight, I am honored to recognize Garden of Prayer Youth Center because of the work they do with youth in our community,” said Rep. Haas. #youth

Alderman Bill Conway Statement on NASCAR Announcement, Budget

However, in two surveys of my ward following each event, neighbors repeatedly asked for this not to be held on July 4th weekend, when the race blocks access to the park for weeks around a family holiday. #statement

Village of Flossmoor Announces Community Forum to Encourage Dialogue, Understanding and Healing

“When it comes to strengthening the bonds between the police and the community we serve, the work is never really finished. Rather, the dialogue should be frequent, ongoing, respectful and candid,” said Flossmoor Police Chief Tod Kamleiter. #flossmoor

Mentoring Organization Offering Young Students Cash for Academic Success

They will offer male students from third grade through high school anywhere between $1 to $5 for each A #ConcernedChristianMen

Ollie Idowu President of the Illinois Primary Healthcare Association on the Essential Need for Community Health Centers

“When we talk about equity, diversity and inclusion, the thing we say and the things our members will say is that it has to be intention,” said Idowu, president and CEO of Illinois Primary Health Care Association. #IPHA

Dr. Rhonda Sherrod’s New Book SHE Helps Heal Trauma Within the Black Community

“I think a lot of pressure is put on males, in particularly Black Males to be strong at all time, to be invulnerable, to be impervious to pain. It’s just not a real way that people can function,” said Sherrod. #DrRhondaSherrod

Rush Protests Early Release of Chicago Police Officer who murdered Laquan McDonald, Calls for Federal Civil Rights Probe against Jason Van Dyke

“Let me be crystal clear. I am standing with Reverend Jackson, Father Pfleger, Will Calloway, and all of you. There is no justice, it seems. This convicted police officer is spending 39 months in prison — 39 months — for killing a Black man here in Chicago,” Rush said at the press conference. #BobbyRush

Haitian Museum in Chicago a Beacon of Caribbean Culture and History

“When people come to the museum, we like to use two words when talking about Haitian society as a whole and that is resilience and vibrancy,” said Carlos Bossard executive director of the Haitian American Museum of Chicago, 4654 N. Racine Ave.  #HaitianHistoryMuseum

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