John Connor, Illinois State Representative, 85th District
Posted May 03, 2018
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NamUs is being used to help families search for missing loved ones. This national database allows family members to search through information to try and locate loved ones. NamUs puts pieces together. Also discussed is the protection for child abuse victims and further trauma in court by allowing them to speak with judges and/or appointed attorneys in cases of defendants who act as their own attorneys.
Hosted by: Ellee Pai HongProduced by: Greater Chicago Newsmakers Team
The newly redeveloped Theater on the Lake complex boasts The Lakefront Restaurant & the Skyline Patio, available for private rentals & public events. This new venue is a collaboration partnership with Lakefront Hospitality Group & the Chicago Park Dist.
10% of the population has one of two types of diabetes. Type 2 grows during your life and is mostly based on diet. Diabetes Food Hub is a website where people can find guidance and healthy recipes for help planning their diet.
The Main Street Approach offers community-based revitalization initiatives with a practical, adaptable framework for downtown transformation that is easily tailored to local conditions.
Summer brings out the best! With concerts, new public art pieces, multiple street festivals & block club parties there is so much to see and do. And don't forget to relax and enjoy the lakefront.
Fresh food & diet affects children's learning & behavior. Providing gardening education & maintenance to over 23,000 students this year, schools also enjoy their fresh bounty. The Annual gala in September will help to continue to grow
Girls, ages 9-18 can become confident leaders in their communities. Ladies of Virtue matches participants with highly successful mentors and prepares them for leadership through college readiness and career preparation.
This year’s volunteers worked with the Rockford Park District at the Washington Community Center. The main focus was on the children’s playground and painting to spruce the area up. All the holes were filled and a fresh layer of mulch was added around the playground equipment for safety. Two pavilion areas were painted along with several picnic tables and a set of bleachers. Several volunteers also picked up litter on the grounds of the community center. These activities will help beautify the community center, make the children’s area safe, and engage the children in nature and outdoor activities.
In September, Chicago's Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) reported that 2,785 single women were experiencing homelessness in Chicago. These women, making up 28% of Chicago's homeless population, are often overlooked and under served.
One of only two organizations in the city serving exclusively single woman, Sarah's Circle is the only agency to offer a full continuum of care, designed to end homelessness for women. With a Daytime Support Center open to all women, a 50-bed Interim Housing Program, Permanent Supportive Housing, case management, and clinical services, Sarah's Circle addresses a wide spectrum of issues that are the root causes of a woman's homelessness. Kathy Ragnar, Executive Director of Sarah's Circle, discusses how the organization is working to end homelessness for women.
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