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
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
“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
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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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