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Park District Rollin' Recreation Activity Van
- Jul 29, 2020
The Rollin' Recreation activity van offers fun for the whole family at a number of parks throughout the city.
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July 28th Webinar: Discussing the Physical, Emotional and Social Needs of Older Adults During COVID-19
- Jul 23, 2020
July 28th Webinar: Discussing the Physical, Emotional and Social Needs of Older Adults During COVID-19
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COVID-19 Testing In Auburn Gresham (No Waiting!)
- Jul 17, 2020
Drive Thru & Walk-Up Testing:
1156 W. 79th Streer (79th & Racine - northeast corner parking lot)
No waiting Monday, Wednesday and Fridays From 9am - 4pm.
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State Announces New Investments to Expand Illinois Apprenticeship Program to Support 17,000 This Year!
- ffice of State Senator Jacqueline Y. Collins - Newsletter July 17, 2020, Jul 17, 2020
This week, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced a $4.7 million investment that will expand the Illinois Apprenticeship Program to serve an additional 568 residents in training programs over the next two years. Overall, the State of Illinois is making a $20 million investment in the Illinois Apprenticeship Program to support 17,000+ apprenticeships in 2020 alone.
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ABC7/WLS-TV CHICAGO EYEWITNESS NEWS SPOTLIGHTS BLACK-OWNED BUSINESSES WITH WEEK-LONG SERIES, HOSTED BY ANCHOR TERRELL BROWN
- Jayme Nicholas, ABC7, Jul 12, 2020
“Black Owned,” a week-long series of live interviews spotlighting greater Chicago’s Black-owned businesses. The special will air during the newscast on ABC7, July 13 – 17 (11:00 a.m. CDT). ABC7 anchor Terrell Brown will interview and highlight various Black business owners whose businesses include a theater, dental group, syrup company, clothing designer and a winemaker.
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Chicago air is dirtier in July than smog-choked Los Angeles
- Jul 10, 2020
Chicago air is dirtier in July than smog-choked Los Angeles. More bad air is forecas
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CTA’s Red and Purple Modernization Project (RPM), Walsh-Fluor Assist Small Businesses During COVID-19 Pandemic
- Chicago Transit Authority, Jul 9, 2020
CTA and Walsh-Fluor helped 10 small businesses working on the RPM project to secure $3.4 million in federal funds.
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HELP US UPLIFT BLACK BUSINESSES @ THE SHOP, SIP AND SUPPORT BLACK BUSINESSES EVENT JULY 11TH, 10 AM TO 4PM
- Nicole Wheatley, Jul 7, 2020
HELP US UPLIFT BLACK BUSINESSES @ THE SHOP, SIP AND SUPPORT BLACK BUSINESSES EVENT JULY 11TH, 10 AM TO 4PM
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Mayor Lightfoot, CTA and CPS Announce Student Recipients of “CTA Elevating Futures Scholarship Fund”
- Chicago Transit Authority, Jul 7, 2020
CTA, RPM Contractor Walsh-Fluor and Chicago Scholars in 2020 Launched RPM Scholarship Program to Help Youth Pursue Education and Careers in Construction
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State Business Interruption Grants program opens June 22nd!
- State Senator Jacqueline Collins, Jun 17, 2020
Governor enacts program to help closed, damaged business properties, State Senator Collins urges owners to apply! DCEO will make the application for Business Interruption Grants (BIG ) available on Monday, June 22nd. Please share as appropriate.
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City of Chicago "My CHI. My Future" Concert For Youth May 23rd @3pm
- Mayor's Office Education & Human Services Team, May 23, 2020
My CHI. My Future., and to begin connecting youth to meaningful and engaging virtual opportunities, and connecting you to the content shared by your colleagues.
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Auburn Gresham COVID-19 Community VIRTUAL TOWN HALL (recap)
- May 1, 2020
Couldn't Tune in to the Auburn Gresham COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall (Click Below for the Entire Recorded Video).
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Racial Equity Rapid Response Team Announces Latest Efforts To Address Health Disparities
- Apr 21, 2020
To provide targeted information and receive direct input from residents in each neighborhood, the RERRT is hosting three tele-town halls, one for each of the priority communities. The town halls will be streamed live through each organization’s social media platforms of South Shore Works, Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation and Austin Coming Together.
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As remote learning ramps up in Chicago, a high-stakes question: Should students be learning anything new?
- Originally posted on Chalkbeat by Mila Koumpilova on April 8, 2020, Apr 8, 2020
Carla Jones, a teacher at Cook Elementary on Chicago’s South Side, weighs in on remote learning plans.
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Community Health Focus Hour
- Walidah Tureaud, Apr 4, 2020
Community Health Focus Hour, Saturday, April 4th, 2020, 1:00pm-2:00pm, WVON1690, topic: Substance Abuse and Youth: Edibles, Opioids & More.
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COVID-19 Housing Assistance Grant Program available to residents economically impacted
- City of Chicago, Apr 2, 2020
The $2 million COVID-19 Housing Assistance Grant Program is available to people who have suffered an economic impact due to a recent change in employment status. Apply by Wednesday, April 1: https://bit.ly/33Ox98i
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Auburn Gresham Quality of Life Plan Download A Copy Here!
- Apr 1, 2020
The Auburn Gresham Quality of Life Plan 2017 has been published! Electronic copies of can be downloaded now...
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Hand-picked tools for every scenario, all well-suited for use during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Tanner Higgin, Apr 1, 2020
If you've found yourself searching for quality, content-focused tools students can turn to at home, then we think the list below will help
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In Some Communities, Less Than 60% Of Households Have Internet. CPS' New Plan Can't Change That.
- By Sarah Karp Mar. 30, 9:56 AM CT, Apr 1, 2020
More than 100,000 households in the city lack a computer or tablet, and almost 200,000 don’t have internet access, according to 2018 U.S. Census data, the most recent available. Internet access varies widely from one community to the next.
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Make Sure You Are Counted! Complete the US Census in 2020!
- Apr 1, 2020
The reference day used for the census, will be April 1, 2020
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Coronavirus is crippling Chicago's census outreach
- Reprinted from Crain's Chicago Business, March 23,2020 Brett Chase, Better Government Association, Mar 31, 2020
The coronavirus is stymying Chicago's efforts to improve its count in the 2020 census, in Chicago and across IL.
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New Report Identifies Ways That Communities Can Advance Health Equity
- Ann Posner, reposted released plan, Mar 11, 2020
Communities can have a powerful impact on the health of its residents. Attached is some great resources to help promote Healthy Chicago 2.0 work around health equity.
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March Grand Rounds "Memory Loss, Caregiving, & Staying Active in Older Age"
- Mar 4, 2020
Community Grand Rounds is the premier program of the Center for Community Health and Vitality (CCHV), March 14, 2020, 731 E. 63rd, 11;30am - 2:00pm.
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Chicago DPD is accepting applications for three open City Planner positions!
- Feb 29, 2020
DPD is accepting applications for three open City Planner positions. Applications will be accepted until Thursday, March 5th.
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Chicago Park District Summer Job Openings!
- Feb 29, 2020
The Chicago Park District
is accepting applications for their seasonal positions.