the southland journal

In August 2021, there were 24 opioid-related fatalities in suburban Cook County, according to the Cook County Department of Public Health. #ChicagoHeights

"Access to high-speed, reliable internet is now one of the key pillars of equity in this country," said Lt. Governor Stratton. "We must end these disparities and increase quality broadband for households and businesses across our state to ensure that every resident can tap into more resources for education, jobs, healthcare and more." #BroadbandInternet

Building Blocks of Success will continue through April. Workshop information, including dates and times, is available through Eventbrite at bit.ly/DBEworkshops. Advance registration is required. #IDOT

Episode 6 — "Hashtag Ahmaud"

A DoorDash delivery went awry in Ford Heights when a delivery driver was carjacked at knifepoint.

360NFT the first Black owned music NFT platform, powered by Trapchain, Inc., has collaborated with indie music artist Willie Taylor to drop his first NFT for his music project, “Wright My Wrongs.” Taylor first gained notoriety from MTV's “Making the Band 4,” when selected by Sean Combs for the band Day26. 360NFT’s November 26 launch and debut NFT release commemorates the band’s popularity and success. Three NFT's will drop at noon, for 24 hours, with NFT art by Israel Wilson.

The award luncheon, the first since 2014, will honor employees who demonstrated integrity, innovation, leadership, teamwork, mentorship, and compassion during the city’s response to COVID-19.

The Bulls played valiantly but the Heat were able to cover the spread.

“My journey of becoming who and what I am required a recipe; sustaining growing pains, experiencing the good, the bad and the ugly. It also requires fixing one’s mess; your inner self- release negativity, hurt and the unfairness that you will go through only sours your attitude, drains your energy, and limits your creativity."

The Bulls had another great quarter in the 3rd, scoring 35 points while they held the Magic to just 23.