The thirty-four grants were awarded to individual organizations and coalitions serving city neighborhoods and suburban municipalities that the ongoing gun violence epidemic has impacted most.
“Improving quality of life and making it easier for residents to get around the County is a top priority of my administration,” said Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle.
“We can state with confidence that our program reached business owners and communities hardest hit by COVID. This is evidenced by the fact that 66% of participants are members of Black, Brown, Indigenous Nation, or Asian American communities and 55% of are women entrepreneur."
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“Having Chicago Heights adopted by Rebuilding Together as a beneficiary of its generosity from its donors and volunteers is deeply appreciated by our residents,” said Gonzalez.
#rebuildingday
She created a legislative housing committee and has passed legislation to expand Medicaid coverage to undocumented seniors, expand affordable housing, and create an elected school board for Chicago Public Schools.
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"While he resigned as a Representative last year, he remains 13th Ward Committeeperson. I am calling for his resignation from this position as well," said President Preckwinkle.
All who knew Frank, knew he was tough. But they also knew his ‘toughness’, was rooted in his determination and single-mindedness to improve the quality of life for every family in our community – his community.
#FrankZuccarelli