Info Shared by Linda Hudson: Reduce Tollway https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/new-illinois-tollway-program-drastically-reduces-fines/2295702/?fbclid=IwAR3oh0_Q9GGfQFMpj8fs7M67-3OyZmMXi1lFdnWzWQno26ZmpBDWD1VOfjo

‪Because of the looting. If you need a ride to a pharmacy or the grocery store we are providing rides to suburban locations to get the food and medicine you need. #projecthood #chicago #chicagolooting ‬please contact us. Thanks we are here to serve.

Info Shared by Chicago Park District and Alderman Hairston: Mayor Lightfoot Reopening:
https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/sites/covid-19/home/reopening-business-portal.html?fbclid=IwAR3–zXTFL6G-tq6_BJEe7v7uJaR37mj3Sqbvxi3z6_WvS_EChKK_bCDVOU

Info Shared by Hyde Park Herald: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/streets/provdrs/streets_san/svcs/street_sweeping2020.html

Info Shared by Senator Peters: The Illinois Secretary of State has announced that from June 1 through July 31, driver services facilities will focus on serving ONLY new drivers, customers with expired driver’s licenses/ID cards and vehicle transactions.
Expiration dates have been extended at least 90 days after the governor’s Stay at Home Order is lifted. All employees will be wearing face masks and customers should do the same.
Plexiglass dividers are installed at all work stations and tape is on the floor in 6-foot intervals for social distancing and they will limit the number of customers inside a facility at one time.

Info Shared by Friends of the Park https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-reopening-phase-3-coronavirus-guidelines/6237073/

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Commercial Avenue SSA#5: City Council has passed Fair Work Week and Minimum Wage/Paid Sick Leave ordinances. Register for one of these webinars to understand these new laws. These webinars will be recorded so you can go online and listen if you miss them.
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS!

Upcoming Virtual Education with Illinois Green… June 10th to Aug 5th
https://illinoisgreenalliance.org/news-and-events/online-learning/

Easy Wednesday Hosted by ETA Creative Arts
https://youtu.be/wWnr3A4AsbE

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View Day Camp Programs
You can view summer day camp programs online here.
For all summer program offerings, go here.
Registration
Online registration begins Thursday, June 11 for parks west of California Ave. and Friday, June 12 for parks east of California Ave. starting at 9 am.
Online registration begins Friday, June 12 at noon for McFetridge and Morgan Park Sports Centers.
In-person registration will be held on Saturday, June 13.
*Please check the website to see if spots still remain for in-person registration before going to a park.
Ages
The camp program is for children age 6-12, as determined by age on September 1, 2020. This summer registration will be done by age group at most parks, to ensure campers are with kids their age. When registering, please confirm you have selected the correct age group option.
Locations
148 Parks will be providing Summer Day Camp. See a list of locations here.
Camp Dates & Times
Summer Day Camp | July 6 – August 14
Day Camps run six hours, from 9 am-3 pm or 10 am-4 pm
*Available for viewing now.
Late Summer Camp | August 17- 21 and/or August 24– August 28
Late Summer Camps run three hours, 9 am- 12 pm or 10 am – 1 pm
*Available for viewing Wednesday, June 10th at 12 pm.
(Summer program dates are subject to change based on guidance from public health officials.)
Activities
All camp activities are designed to comply with social distancing measures. Activities will include arts & crafts, non-contact sports, wellness and nature-based activities, and some in-house special events. Field trips and swimming will not be included in camp this year.
Financial Assistance
Financial assistance will be available and CHA vouchers will be accepted.
Learn more about financial assistance & CHA vouchers.
Want to learn more about 2020 Summer Day Camp? Click here! https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/programs-memberships/day-camp

Info Shared by Alderman Hairston: Chicago Public Library
Most Chicago Public Library branches are now open.
Patrons are encouraged to reserve items online and pick them up at the library.
Computers are available for use, however, please note–library staff have limited capabilities to assist patrons, with regards to current social distancing measures in place due to COVID-19. As with all public indoor locations, you must wear a face mask when in the library
To check if your local branch is open please click the following link Chicago Public Library Location and Hours https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/locations/

https://mikvachallenge.org/blog/is-your-school-ready/?fbclid=IwAR0Z9dthO-XWiim4Rsku_wrTnJuvvCPtteQKybKZFrs6qt6poWTs0QBwd2Q

Apply now for CSU’s Contact Tracing Program. We are offering a comprehensive FREE three-week training program in contact tracing for COVID-19. Classes start June 15! To register, visit csu.edu/contact_tracing.htm #WeAreCSU #ContactTracing #CSUProud

CPS Grab and Go Meal Sites
Monday June 22 – August 28
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Chicago Public Schools have announced Grab and Go Meal Sites will continue during summer break. Distribution begins on Monday, June 22 and continue through Friday, August 28.
In order to find the most up-to-date list of meal sites near you, please visit cps.edu/mealsites. If you have any questions contact the CPS Command Center at 773-553-KIDS (5437) or familyservices@cps.edu.
Find Location: https://cps.edu/coronavirus/Pages/mealsites.aspx

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Join me for a State of the District Town Hall this Thursday at 6 p.m. I’ll be live on my Facebook page to discuss a variety of issues, including: ▪️ FY 21 budget ▪️ COVID-19 relief and efforts ▪️ Fight for equality and justice ▪️ Phase 4 of Restore Illinois reopening plan ▪️ Census 2020 I’ll of course be answering your questions and addressing your concerns. You can submit your questions/concerns here: https://bit.ly/simsotd

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SE Chicago in solidarity with Black Lives Matter: March & Rally Hosted by Southeast Youth Alliance https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfL8v-sMOGDP9r4dhvoaRYB0IMd_Zd9qtZkHN6tqS02EniLRw/viewform
Hey everyone! We are currently organizing an educational March and Rally in solidarity with Black Lives Matter with partners and community members of Hegewisch . Get ready for this Saturday! We are in need of your help so check out the following interest form to see how you can support. We need everyone to come together, we need the numbers, we need you to show up and be ready to be loud about Black lives mattering in a pro-police neighborhood.

Our community is resilient, but making space to process and heal is vital to continuing our liberation.
Join Soul Healer Stacy Patrice (@soulyoginsp) live on our Instagram this Sunday at 1pm for a special #SoulHealingSatsang. Rebuild Foundation

And She Could Be Next Countdown to Broadcast & Broadcast Premiere
Jun 29 at 8 PM – Jun 30 at 11 PM EDT
Airing nationally on PBS in a special two-night event, And She Could Be Next tells the story of a defiant movement of women of color transforming politics from the ground up. Join us at 8:00pm EST on Monday, June 29th for a live discussion in advance of the broadcast with surprise guests and conversation you won’t want to miss, then tune in at 9:00pm EST for Episode 1 of the series. We’ll be back on Tuesday, June 30th for more live conversation at 8:00pm EST and Episode 2 of the series at 9:00pm EST. FACEBOOK
https://bit.ly/ASCBN_watchlive

Info Shared by Alderman Mitchell Paycheck Protection Program Due by June 30th

Info Shared by ONT:
amilies safety a priority at East Side Little League. After reviewing guidelines from the Illinois Department of Health and Little League Corporation, we will be having a season this year with a tentative start day of July 1,2020.

Info Shared by South Shore Chambers Inc. The Department of Planning and Development (DPD) is pleased to announce a new Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for architects as part of the technical assistance program for the Neighborhood Opportunity Fund.
The RFQ, issued by program administrator Somercor, seeks to create a list of qualified architects that Neighborhood Opportunity Fund grant winners can use to achieve design excellence for their commercial and cultural projects located on the South, West and Southwest sides of Chicago.
Architects who would like to learn more and apply can visit the website and submit their application by 5 p.m. on Friday, July 10. Somercor will provide updates to grant winners on this new resource later this year.
Any questions or comments can be directed to nof@cityofchicago.org. Thank you for your continued interest in the Neighborhood Opportunity Fund. https://neighborhoodopportunityfund.com/#/?address=undefined

Chicago voters may apply NOW to Vote By Mail ahead of the Nov. 3, 2020 General Election.
https://chicagoelections.gov/en/vote-by-mail.html
Those who apply now will be first in line to receive ballots when ballot mailings start in late Sept. and early Oct.
#Vote2020 #VoteSafe #VoteByMail

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Click Link For All Free Event at Stony Island Art Bank https://rebuild-foundation.org/

Free Activities Nearest Library https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/search/index

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003rd Dist. Community Policing

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4th District CAPS Free Tele-Conference Beat Meeting Schedule Please contact 312-747-1708 to receive Access code.

Info Shared by Sy Lewis: City Council Meeting: https://chicago.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx

Board of Commissioners Cook County County Commissioners are elected officials who oversee county activities and work to ensure that citizen concerns are met, federal and state requirements are fulfilled, and county operations run smoothly. https://www.cookcountyil.gov/board-of-commissioners

5th Ward Monthly Meeting
Hosted by Alderman Leslie Hairston 
Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at 6 PM – 7 PM   1415 E 70th St, Chicago 

Alderman Greg Mitchell;s Constituents Night 7th Ward Mondays 3pm to 7pm
2249 E 95th St
Chicago, Illinois
Call (773) 731-7777

8th Ward Aldermanic Office Michelle A. Harris
Ward Constituents Night Mondays 6pm to 8pm
8539 South Cottage Grove Avenue
Chicago, IL 60619
Phone: 773-874-3300

Alderwoman Susan Sadlowski Garza 10th Ward Tuesday 9am-6pm (ward night w/ appmnt)
Call office at 773-768-8138
10500 S. Ewing Ave

Congresswoman Robin Kelly
Chicago Office
1000 E. 111th Street,
Chicago, IL 60628
Phone: (773) 321-2001
Office hours: 9:00am-5:00pm

Contact Us (773) 783-8492 office@repevans.com 8539 South Cottage Grove Ave., Suite B Chicago, IL 60619

Stanley Moore County Board Commissioner, 4th District 8658 S. Cottage Grove, Suite 404 Chicago, IL 60619 Phone: (773) 783-2412

State Representative of Illinois’ 26th District Kam Buckner Call (773) 924-1755
buckner@illinois26.com

Senator Robert Peters District Office:
1509 E. 53rd Street, 2nd Floor
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 363-1996
Open Office Hours:
Fridays from 9 a.m. — 12 p.m.

Representative Curtis J. Tarver I
Info Shared by Representative Curtis J. Tarver I Office: I wanted to give you all a reminder that we have opened the 25th District Service Office (1303 E 53rd St) with regular office hours during the week and we have flexibility for after-hours/weekend appointments. Feel free to email resources@repcurtisjtarverii.com or call (872) 356-2055 to set up a meeting

Representative Lamont J. Robinson, Jr. (D) 5th District: (South Shore Small%) 5048 S. Indiana Ave. Chicago, IL 60615 (773) 924-4614 (773) 924-4652 FAX

PUBLIC MEETINGS OF THE POLICE BOARD!
The Police Board holds a regular public meeting once a month. Members of the public are invited to attend and are welcome to address questions or comments to the Board. The Superintendent of Police (or his designee) and the Chief Administrator of the Civilian Office of Police Accountability (or her designee) will be at the meetings. Prior sign-up is required of those wishing to address the Board; contact the Board’s office by 4:30 p.m. of the day before the meeting to add your name to the list of speakers. Every 3rd Thursday of the Month.
The meetings are scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. and take place at the Chicago Public Safety Headquarters.
Please Click Link to View Schedule:
https://www.chicagocopa.org/event/public-meetings-of-the-police-board-16/

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Info Shared by Linda Hudson: Mail Temporarily Suspended:
https://abc7chicago.com/society/usps-temporarily-suspends-limits-delivery-in-chicago-/6225225/?fbclid=IwAR3NIcRD1_6eBrVgcoAqwGEiCnQpyK1Zp-7SPEjekVFY4I3nuGR3oRU8Y2c

Info Shared by Jedidiah Brown: Justice Family and the rest of the world! Tonight is our virtual candlelight vigil for George Floyd! We are standing in solidarity, with our candles (or a flashlight etc.), for 8 minutes and 46 seconds. Please share on your personal page (by saving the flyer and either copy this wording or make your own.) If you would please, post pictures of you participating on this thread as well. Let’s make this a huge show of support for the memory of Mr. Floyd and solidarity with the family

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WWJ Workers’ Rights Miniseries: Workers Comp
Hosted by Warehouse Workers For
Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at 11 AM – 12 PM
Online Event
https://www.facebook.com/warehouseworkersforjustice/
As part of the Access to Justice network, WWJ along with the Raise the Floor Alliance and the Westside Justice Center will be hosting a weekly June Know Your Rights miniseries on workers rights. During the COVID-19 crisis, it’s more important than ever that workers and the formerly incarcerated have access to legal help and are aware of their rights. We will be presenting our workshops via facebook live and our second workshop will be on Workers Comp law in Illinois with Attorney Jose Rivero of Cullen, Haskins and Nicholson.

irtual Event: Marketing 101 with Sherry Gibbs Hosted by Square One Small Business Services Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at 6 PM – 7:30 PM
Description: Sometimes the hardest part of running a business is telling people about your business! Let marketing executive Sherry Gibbs walk you through the blueprint for a successful marketing plan.
***VIRTUAL EVENT.*** We will be doing this event as a Facebook Live. Click ‘GOING’ to receive reminders. This program is funded by a grant from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation.’

WWJ Workers’ Rights Miniseries: Workers Comp
Hosted by Warehouse Workers For
Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at 11 AM – 12 PM
Online Event
https://www.facebook.com/warehouseworkersforjustice/
As part of the Access to Justice network, WWJ along with the Raise the Floor Alliance and the Westside Justice Center will be hosting a weekly June Know Your Rights miniseries on workers rights. During the COVID-19 crisis, it’s more important than ever that workers and the formerly incarcerated have access to legal help and are aware of their rights. We will be presenting our workshops via facebook live and our second workshop will be on Workers Comp law in Illinois with Attorney Jose Rivero of Cullen, Haskins and Nicholson.

irtual Event: Marketing 101 with Sherry Gibbs Hosted by Square One Small Business Services Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at 6 PM – 7:30 PM
Description: Sometimes the hardest part of running a business is telling people about your business! Let marketing executive Sherry Gibbs walk you through the blueprint for a successful marketing plan.
***VIRTUAL EVENT.*** We will be doing this event as a Facebook Live. Click ‘GOING’ to receive reminders. This program is funded by a grant from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation.’

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When: Thursday, June 11th, at 6pm CST
Register for Free: https://dusablemuseum.online/
Black struggle in America has the mic. The world is watching. In order to determine what we need to say or do next, we need to look at what has been said and done historically. Then we need to determine what varied tools are available to aid in the struggle for liberation and equality, in this moment.
Join us for a conversation with scholars and activists who were all influenced by our recent ancestor, the Baba of Black activism and organizing, Dr. Conrad Worrill.
Dr. Greg Carr, Howard University
Dr. Akinyele Umoja, Georgia State University
Rev. Derrick Rice, Sankofa Church in Atlanta, GA
Melody Spann Cooper, WVON
Mawuli Davis, Davis Bozeman Law Firm
Moderated by: Dr. Kim L. Dulaney

9 PM – 11:59 PM June 12th
Music has the power to build community, inspire, and heal our spirits.
During quarantine, our friends at Chicago Unite at Night started a powerful movement when they launched nightly sing-alongs and light shows to uplift our essential workers.
They stepped up to shine a light for racial justice.
And now, they are partnering with us to celebrate the accomplishments of our future, the Class of 2020.
We ask all of Chicagoland to join us on June 12 starting at 9pm as we unite to honor our city’s graduates with a sing-along and light show to uplift our youth and celebrate their accomplishments.
After the sing-along, we invite you to stick around for a special graduation edition of Vocalo’s Friday Night DJ Series.
Here’s how to participate in the sing-along & light show:
✅ RSVP (https://www.wbez.org/events/class-of-2020-sing-along/6272?fbclid=IwAR2da6QZKHxACAqgZKhrj4ikFwpL3ZAlw-I_chzpryuYNc0ccug2Ub5Iimw) for a reminder and to receive email updates about #ChiGradWeek or join the Chicago Unite At Night Facebook group (https://facebook.com/groups/ChicagoUniteAtNight) for updates on the sing-along.
✅ Share this event with your family, friends, neighbors, building management (help us spread the word!). Let’s get all of Chicago celebrating our Grads.
✅ Gather whatever lights you can get (holiday lights, flash lights, disco lights, whatever you have!).
✅ Tune into 91.5 FM or 91.1 F.M. before 9PM
✅ Open your window, sing along to the curated playlist and flash your lights. Make sure to applaud and make noise to congratulate our graduates after each song.
✅ Post photos and videos of you celebrating online by using the hashtags #ChiGradWeek and #ChicagoUniteAtNight.
✅ After the sing-along concludes, stay tuned as Vocalo presents its Friday Night DJ Series.

Info Shared by Parent of Extraordinary: Do you have a son /daughter living with a disability looking to attend college this fall? Have you ever wondered what supports look like in college?
Don’t miss this panel discussion hosted by Chicago Public Schools- Office of Diverse Learners and Suppports [ODLSS) Transition team with subject matter experts/college advisors from colleges around the Midwest!
Click below to register
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdxUyKKjAnDJpj7saoZOmELzT59TGc4y_hLAoJ4kpQWBOdCPQ/viewform

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Info Shared by East Side Chicago FBK:
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/06/08/covid-19-grace-periods-for-chicago-services-ending-soon/?fbclid=IwAR2J2g4-7jGXQGwaFLahREePDW39w1kZTs1cq8gDiLFRLWikEffRcsUtDOM

Sign The Petition PETITION UPDATE
Stop General Iron Yard Signs, Nearly 5,000 Supporters, and Last day to comment is June 13th
https://www.change.org/p/j-b-pritzker-stop-poisoning-our-children-keep-infamous-polluter-general-iron-out-of-chicago-5eb924c4-05a5-4b56-a472-66230229afe4/u/26931297?cs_tk=Aju9OoMzFXJ9AvEK5V4AAXicyyvNyQEABF8BvIgEkkvImlswFpfFibduHtc%3D&utm_campaign=c14cfc81a8a64e118baadafe9ef5ba63&utm_content=initial_v0_4_0&utm_medium=email&utm_source=petition_update&utm_term=cs

Info Shared by Southeast Chicago COVID Resource and Isis Scarlet Bleck‎ Come out this Sunday for a Black Lives Matter march in the Eastside! Bring your posters, bring your voices !!!!! ¡Salga este domingo para una marcha de Black Lives Matter en Eastside ! Trae tus carteles, trae tus voces Come out this Sunday for a Black Lives Matter march in the Eastside! Bring your posters, bring your voices !!!!! Come out this Sunday for a Black Lives Matter march on Eastside! Bring your posters, bring your voices

CNN PRESENTS MAYORS WHO MATTER: A CNN TOWN HALL ON RACE AND COVID-19
The One-Hour Town Hall Hosted by CNN Senior Legal Analyst Laura Coates Airs Sunday, June 14 at 9pm ET
Coates will be joined by Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms of Atlanta; Mayor Muriel Bowser of Washington, DC; Mayor London Breed of San Francisco and Mayor Lori Lightfoot of Chicago, who will answer questions submitted by voters across the United States. These four African American female leaders will discuss how their cities are responding to the unique challenges resulting from the spread of Covid-19 and the national reckoning following George Floyd’s death.
Mayors Who Matter: A CNN Town Hall on Race and Covid-19 will stream live for subscribers on CNN.com’s homepage and across mobile devices via CNN’s apps for iOS and Android. It can also be viewed on CNNgo (at CNN.com/go on your desktop, smartphone, and iPad, and via CNNgo apps for Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire, SamsungSmart TV, Chromecast and Android TV). The town hall will also be available on demand to subscribers via cable/satellite systems, CNNgo platforms and CNN mobile apps.
PRESS CONTACT:
Tara Vales
tara.vales@turner.com

Info Shared by Alderwoman Garza: Their discussion next Monday will feature Karen Freeman-Wilson, President & CEO of the Chicago Urban League, Avis LaVelle, the Executive Director of the Business Leadership Council and John Gallo, CEO and Executive Director of Legal Aid Chicago as panelists. They will be discussing the next steps that our City needs to take in the fight for financial and racial equity for our residents. Join in on the conversation

4th District CAPS Free Tele-Conference Beat Meeting Schedule Please contact 312-747-1708 to receive Access code.

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003rd Dist. Community Policing

Info Shared by Senator Elgie R. Sims, Jr. SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY: The Security Traders Association of Chicago will be awarding up to $50K in scholarships this year. The deadline to apply is June 15. Learn more and apply here https://www.stachicago.org/page/stacfundguidelines?fbclid=IwAR1bZt1lPX6iOSURfD8DFP09QEWPU0367I4Eex02ik11KrT5zMW1A2QG2GI

Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards Meeting Live Tuesday, June 16th, at 10 a.m. on CAN TV27 and cantv.org/live

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Tune in for CITY COUNCIL’S upcoming virtual meeting.
June 17 at 10 am by visiting www.ChiCityClerk.com.
To learn how to submit your name or written comment for public comment visit bit.ly/2vYaKU4

Info Shared by Travis Cuckler Join The Department of Arts Education tomorrow June 17, 2020 at 6:00pm to celebrate the 100 students from over 50 schools who participated in the 12 different All-City Performing Arts Ensembles throughout the remote learning time.
We will present to your our first virtual Spring Showcase LIVE tomorrow on our YouTube page or by visiting this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZWGsSGSnWoTg8EY2L72yDQ?fbclid=IwAR1O8Nit-4kMRQoB58Hyw9s6YM0nsGPBW5wcBps8hqFY4CPpS-tnzU6SKaY

Due to the still remaining threat of COVID 19 and not knowing when it will be safe to be in large groups, the Information Seminar has been rescheduled to Thursday, June 18th in an online format. start 9:00 am
https://thearcofillinois.salsalabs.org/8thannualligasinformationalseminar/index.html?fbclid=IwAR2vsW1MMZL2IUaZGgcd-iWXyoq8Ae08RrkInGGPA9EDxWwZGAGrULTX6bs

As the importance of Black lives reemerges to the public conscious after the death of George Floyd, we’re reminded of an important truth: you can’t discuss environmental justice without talking about racial justice.
Police brutality displays the patterns of structural violence that the United States operates under. This structural violence devalues Black lives and is the same systemic oppression that causes our climate crisis.
Join us this Thursday at 5pm CST as I facilitate conversation around how we can approach a just recovery from COVID by centering how racial justice and enviornmental justice are intertwined.
I’ll be joined by Illinois State Representative Marcus Evans and Vote Solar’s Midwest Director John Delurey to discuss the importance of prioritizing the benefits of solar for communities of color in our push for renewable energy.
At the Faith in Place Action Fund, we stand in solidarity with the fight for Black lives and continue to host conversations and initiatives based in racial justice. In order to create an equitable world, there must be justice for Black lives. https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0pdumtrT0jHdzr98c2gK9A3UngFzota1p9?emci=f88d8393-10af-ea11-9b05-00155d039e74&emdi=953b7a9a-18b0-ea11-9b05-00155d039e74&ceid=822553

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This week, we’re calling on our community to join us in a week of action where together we will continue to educate ourselves, build community with each other celebrate our work, and fight for #PoliceFreeSchools in Chicago, once and for all. Below, you can find details about actions, workshops and events going on throughout the week:
Sunday, June 14th at 12PM CST, Hyde Park Academy
Graduated March for #DefundCPD and #CopsOutCPS
Join recent CPS graduates, alum, and community members for a march to demand #DefundCPD and #CopsOutCPS.
Monday, June 15th at 5PM CST, Zoom and Facebook Live
The School to Prison Pipeline
A virtual workshop facilitated by Chicago Freedom School about how policing in schools impacts the educational and life outcomes of students of color.
Tuesday, June 16th at 5PM CST, Zoom and Facebook Live
Alternatives to Policing
Calling the police is never the answer – hear directly from students in Chicago about alternatives to policing at this youth led virtual workshop.
Wednesday, June 17th at 5PM CST, Zoom and Facebook Live
#PoliceFreeSchools: National Roundtable
A national roundtable online conversation with organizers across the country leading the fight to remove police from schools.
Thursday, June 18th at 5PM CST, Zoom and Facebook Live
A History of Policing in Schools
When and why were police placed in schools? Join FYSH Youth from the HANA Center as they share background on what the School Resource Officer (SRO) program is.
Friday, June 19th at 3PM-6PM CST, Zoom and Facebook Live
JUNETEENTH Kick Back Rally
Join Chicago Freedom Schools at their virtual rally for #CPDoutofCPS and celebrate Black youth on Juneteeth. Online Event ticket Free www.eventbrite.com

Celebrate Juneteenth tomorrow with a satisfying meal at a local Black Owned Restaurant (that honors its patrons with impeccable service & great food). Majani, 7167 S Exchange Avenue, 773-359-4019 https://majani.biz

Info Shared by Alderman Hairston: Alderman Michelle A. Harris
I’m excited to announce Jewel-Osco at 75th and Stony Island will re-open this Friday 6/19/2020!!!
I want to thank all Jewel-Osco’s corporate leadership and the team at the 75th and Stony Island store for returning! I want to thank all the community volunteers, Chicago Building Department and Chicago Streets and Sanitation for showing up to help the store get back on its feet!! It’s shows we are stronger together!!#8thwardStrong

Info Shared by Danielle Richards: Free Drive-Through COVID Testing
Hosted by Mariano’s 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM 7522 S Greenwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60619-2615, United States Mariano’s and Kroger Health will provide free, drive-through COVID-19 testing in Chicago at New Life Covenant Church Southeast, Tuesday June 16th thru Friday June 19th from 9am-2pm! Community members can register at: http://krogerhealth.com/covidtesting. Eligibility will be established by a virtual screening tool based on guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines along with recommendations from state and local government. Those eligible can select an appointment time in their area. Then, registrants will receive an email confirmation with pre-appointment paperwork. Each patient should have a photo ID at the testing site and should leave car windows rolled up until a Mariano’s pharmacy associate approaches the car and advises the patient when to roll down the window. The drive-through testing location has a self-administered nasal swab that must be ordered and observed by a provider. Kroger determined this testing methodology is beneficial as it increases the number of tests that can be provided while conserving available personal protective equipment. Mariano’s pharmacists expect to test as many as 130 people per day. Results are expected within approximately 72 hours.

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The City-WIde Juneteenth Holiday/Caravan/Black Culture Week Kick Off!!!
Beginning on Chicago’s Westside, on the corner of Kildare and Washington, individuals from varying walks of life will gather on June 19th, 2020 to commemorate the 155th anniversary of the Emancipation of Africans in the United States of America.
The Celebration will begin at West Garfield Park’s New Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church with a Virtual Panel Discussion, a Food Give-Away, a Flag Raising Ceremony Ceremony, and the start of the Citywide Juneteenth Caravan that will pass through historic neighborhoods and sites on the way to the South Side’s A. Phillip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum.
Everyone is encouraged to attend and/or stream the celebration live via the internet. Streaming details we be posted at www.blackcultureweek.com.

The purpose of this event is to enable the greater Chicagoland area’s BLACK business owners and entertainers the opportunity to promote their products and services, network, and otherwise share a safe virtual space while celebrating our historically significant emancipation from slavery in the United States.
All participating vendors and entertainment entities are BLACK, thus ensuring that the value of “for us, by us” is put into practice.
To participate as a Vendor – Inbox any host by Tuesday, June 15th by 5pm: Perron Thurston / Kaye Jaye / Ebony Johnson

ICE/BLM PROTEST
Hosted by Emily Herrera
Friday, June 19, 2020 at 4 PM
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
101 W Congress Pkwy Fl 4, Chicago, Illinois 6060
We can’t forget about the children. Let’s join together and use our voice to make a change. CHILDREN are getting molested under FEDERAL LAW. THIS IS A CRIME
The government says they can’t do anything. THEY KNOW children are getting molested and won’t do anything.
Worst of all since ICE isn’t getting to much attention at this moment they’ve been given the chance to do several more illegal stuff since they’re not under the spotlight.
**Lawyers will be present at this event and we will try our best to get media to come and film the protest.
*Informed that ICE is going up to individual who look Mexican and asking for their green card & ID. DO NOT GIVE ANYONE YOUR INFORMATION.
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A.W.A.R.E. CommUNITY Rally
Hosted by Liliana Rivera June 19th 4:45 PM – 7:15 PM
10459 South Ewing Liquors

We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Experimental Sound Studio for a critical iteration of the Quarantine Concerts commemorating the 155th anniversary Juneteenth.
Curated by our artist in residence Yaw Agyeman, this concert will feature performances by YAW, Krista Franklin, Meagan McNeal, avery r young and Duane Powell.
Proceeds from this virtual concert, hosted just days before what would have been Tamir Rice’s 18th birthday, will support the Tamir Rice Foundation’s endeavors to create the Tamir Rice Afrocentric Cultural Center in Cleveland, Ohio.
Join us on June 19th at 5:30pm at ess.org/the-quarantine-concerts

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Online Event
http://aclu.org/reparations

Upcoming Virtual Education with Illinois Green… June 10th to Aug 5th
https://illinoisgreenalliance.org/news-and-events/online-learning/

Easy Wednesday Hosted by ETA Creative Arts
https://youtu.be/wWnr3A4AsbE

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Local Market Foods
2101 E. 71st Street, Chicago, Illinois 60649
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Who likes to Shop Local!? Shop with local entrepreneurs who are consistently growing their business!!!
THIS WEEKEND!!!
Saturday, June 20th from 10am-6pm
Sunday, June 21st from 11am- 6pm
Business Owners will offer Everything
from Beauty
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Fair Tax Leadership Training
Jeff Bezos, the owner of Amazon and Whole Foods, just took away the $2 per hour wage increase he gave Whole Foods workers at the start of the pandemic. He is also on track to become the world’s first trillionaire. That’s not right!
The COVID-19 pandemic has been great for Jeff Bezos, but deadly for the rest of us. And it’s been most deadly for Black people, other people of color, and workers on the front lines.
I’m ANGRY that Jeff Bezos could do right by his workers, but chooses to hoard his wealth. After all, he wouldn’t be rich without the tens of thousands of people working for him who struggle to pay rent, afford childcare, and get healthcare on low wages.
If this makes you angry too, please help us pass the Fair Tax in Illinois on Election. The Fair Tax will require wealthy people to pay their fair share so we can fund the things we need. It is also necessary step to generating money to spend on racial equity. And we know that state budget cuts disproportionately harm Black communities and other marginalized groups of people.
Get started by participating in our Fair Tax Leadership Training:
Fair Tax Leadership Training
10 AM to 2 PM
Two Saturdays: June 20 and June 27
RSVP TO GET THE ZOOM LINK
The Fair Tax will make wealthy people in Illinois pay their fair share, so that our state can eventually have more money for childcare for low-wage workers, schools, anti-violence programs, and lots of other things. In the short-term, it will help prevent some of the most devastating cuts the state might have to make to balance our budget.
Please spread the word on Facebook too!
Our Leadership Training will explain how the Fair Tax works, ask you to reflect on what’s at stake for YOU, help you to have effective conversations with your neighbors about voting YES for the Fair Tax on Election Day, and teach you to use texting and phone banking software to reach them.
In solidarity,
Kristi Sanford, The People’s Lobby
P.S. The staggering wealth inequality that happens when wealthy people and corporations don’t pay their fair share is not race or gender neutral! Black and brown communities always get the shaft when we don’t equitably fund education, health care, social services and public jobs. Women do $1.5 trillion in unpaid caregiving work every year in America. Passing the Fair Tax is a necessary step to ensure Illinois has money for the things we need. RSVP for the Fair Tax Leadership Training today! https://actionnetwork.org/events/part-1-fair-tax-leadership-academy?link_id=1&can_id=84b5f01c611d7eab8f78c9d0213a8141&source=email-are-you-angry-about-the-inequalities-deepened-by-covid-19&email_referrer=email_828257&email_subject=are-you-angry-about-the-inequalities-deepened-by-covid-19

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Celebrate Virtual Chicago Pride Fest, June 20-21, 2020, 7-9pm.
Northalsted brings Boystown to the world! Join us for a FREE live stream and chat for two nights featuring entertainment, activism, greetings, musical performance & more!
Celebrate love, life & diversity of LGBTQ+ Chicago and make a donation to support Northalsted community programming, and LGBTQ+ focused Center on Halsted & Howard Brown Health.
Performer lineup, donation page and live stream link coming soon! SEE PRIDEFESTCHICAGO.COM for updates and SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES!
Also, submit your virtual Pride event info for the calendar at VIRTUALCHICAGOPRIDE.COM

Info Shared by Alderman Hairston: Midway Moving and Storage will have a truck to provide shredding on Saturday, June 20 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. The truck will be at the office, 2325 E 71 street. No staples, no binder clips, no spirals metal or plastic, no glossy magazines. See you there!will have a truck to provide shredding on Saturday, June 20 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. The truck will be at the office, 2325 E 71 street. No staples, no binder clips, no spirals metal or plastic, no glossy magazines. See you there!

A great Fathers Day gift for dad and anyone! Show your pride!! Fundraiser for The Hegewisch Times Newspaper.
$20.00 a shirt proceed to support our free community newspaper. Size small to 3xl.
If you would like to purchase a #HegewischStrong T-shirt ($20), newspaper staff will be at the
Tamvakis Law Office, 13349 S. Baltimore Ave.,
Saturday, June 20 from 1 to 3 PM. (Rear office).
Sizes run from Small to 3xl.

Facebook June 20th 2 PM – 3 PM
Latinx Graduation: It Takes a Village! wants to recognize the hard work of the Class of 2020, particularly Latino first-generation college students and their families. This year presented many challenges to students and families across the U.S., including interruptions to academic, social, and economic situations. Our hope is that we offer students and families an opportunity to celebrate the great accomplishment of completing a post-secondary education.
?Saturday, June 20
⏰2PM
?FB Live
Guest speakers:
✨Alicia González,
Cubs Charities Executive Director
✨Ana Laura Saavedra,
Little Village resident who recently received her doctorate degree from John Hopkins University
¡Los esperamos! ?
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This is happening all over the country and even a few places on the continent! So find the circles happening in your city or at local protests and let’s make this happen! Joshua brought down the walls with just a horn. Let’s see what we can do with multitudes of DRUMS!
Please share!!!! — feeling positive with Obari Cartman

https://www.c-artpress.com/poetrycontest

Our community is resilient, but making space to process and heal is vital to continuing our liberation.
Join Soul Healer Stacy Patrice (@soulyoginsp) live on our Instagram this Sunday at 1pm for a special #SoulHealingSatsang. Rebuild Foundation

Info Shared by BlockclubChicago, Chicago Giving $1,000 To Families Who Couldn’t Get Stimulus Checks Apply Starting June 22
https://blockclubchicago.org/2020/06/10/chicago-giving-1000-to-families-who-couldnt-get-stimulus-checks/?fbclid=IwAR098TLrNw_Kazug-8RsFWemw0fPJ0xKMLo9uuCmZwhVguqmCJz45Bj38Qs

Help reach $10,000 by Friday!
Help us reach GW 20 familes affected by the pandemic!
Donate: https://venmo.com/WashingtonSolidarity
Learn more/Find Resources: https://gwhssolidarityfund.wixsite.com/home

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Ald. Leslie A. Hairston invites you to join a virtual 5th Ward monthly meeting for residents
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
6 p.m.
Attendees must register below:
https://zoom.us/…/regi…/tJUlf-6ppjwiGNBcQKVr4CLMA2FF_fYReGyy

You’re invited to the National Urban League Young Professionals’ Take Action Text Bank on Tuesday 6/23 at 8p EST.
We must take action NOW and demand justice for Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and every victim that died at the hands of police brutality, injustice and racism.
RSVP at https://tinyurl.com/y77hwwan

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Tuesday, June 23rd at 4 PM – 5 PM
Online Event
https://www.wbez.org/events/voices-of-the-movement-black-activism-and-organizing-for-change/6297?fbclid=IwAR1b2qeu09r-n6fT6ue9mjKyn8vO2PQ_9wXM9fjPTMDBBZ-OgNtjJwnLR3M
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Join us for Part II of this innovative, virtual penmanship and music meditation jam led by Arts + Public Life and the Center for the Study of Race, Politics, and Culture Artist-in-Residence, Ben Lamar Gay. Ben will explore sound through penmanship and experiment with how a line can be manipulated to document the past, present, and future. Ben will also be joined by special guest artist, musician, actor and puppeteer Sam Lewis. We will listen, improvise, and attempt to remember the dance of the hand and the pen. Participants will be able to follow along at home and can share their work online with the hashtag, #writeon
About Ben
Ben LaMar Gay (he/him) is a composer/cornetist who moves components of sound, color, and space through folkloric filters to produce brilliant electro‐acoustic collages. The unification of various styles is always in service of the narrative and never solely a display of technique. The Chicago native’s true technique is giving life to an idea while exploring and expanding on the term “Americana”. His musical influences derive from his collection of experiences in all of the Americas and the gathered data channeled by technology and its amplifying accessibility. The fact that the world is closer via technology and that everyone has access to the possibility of exploring different ideas, makes his avant-garde version of “Americana” very global. Embracing international vision while remaining true to his roots, Gay’s creative output aligns with the honest notion that he only knows how to be a man from the South Side of Chicago. Active in the vibrant experimental music scene of Chicago, including a three‐year residency in Brazil, allows him to collaborate with some influential figures in the world of music. The list includes George Lewis, Itibere Zwarg, Black Monks, Nicole Mitchell, Jeff Parker, Mike Reed, Joshua Abrams, Celso Fonseca, Tomeka Reid, Bixiga 70 and the Association of the Advancement of Creative Musicians, to name a few.
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Arts + Public Life and Center for the Study of Race, Politics & Culture Artists-in-Residence Program
In partnership with the Center for the Study of Race, Politics & Culture (CSRPC), Arts + Public Life (APL) supports individual local artists whose work examines themes relevant to South Side communities and engages issues of race and ethnicity. Artists who participate in the program have demonstrated a history of rooting their practice in community engagement. The ten-month paid residency program provides space, materials and stipends, eliminating barriers to participation. During this program, artists have access to rehearsal, performance and exhibition space at the Arts Incubator and Green Line Performing Arts Center in Washington Park, and access to the academic and research resources of the University.

Wine Down: Sip & Connect
Hosted by University CoWork
Thursday, June 25, 2020 at 5 PM – 6 PM
Online Event
https://universitycoworksipandconnect.eventbrite.com/
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Info Shared by Danielle Richards: On June 20th there was a shooting on 79th & Luella that resulted in 2 teenaged boys losing their lives. The 4th District Faith-Based Committee will be there tomorrow on 79th & Luella at 6:00 pm in the open lot on the North side of 79th St. We will be praying for that area, Chicago’s violence, and also the families that were affected by this particular shooting. We sincerely hope that ALL of you can come out and pray with us

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South Chicago Neighborhood Network https://yogacaresummersoulful.funraise.org/?fbclid=IwAR14s7WjbcHWOt8IF2oMA0NI5O7-u_Ccv087aOdNkLFYvPmELaRrDBYGHvk