The old Cook County hospital is being renovated with new hotel and office spaces which will transform the near west side. More development with Cook County Health & Hospital System opening its new ambulatory clinic this fall.
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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.
Currently, there is an opioid epidemic in the America and it's the worst our country has seen. People and especially young adults in the Midwest are dying. Restoration Ministries offers addicts hope and opportunities to transform their lives at two free Christian-based residential recovery programs for men and women. More than 60 percent of our residents who complete the program remain sober and become the men and women God intended them to be.
Last year over 41,000 people were lost to suicide. Yorkville has adopted a proclamation for September to be National Suicide Awareness month along with 24 Illinois municipalities and the state of Illinois. This outreach project is all about recognizing that suicide is a problem and sometimes it's best to reach out to someone just by starting a conversation, a handshake, a hug or a hi.
Sheriff Tom Dart has said that the Cook County Jail is one of the largest mental health facilities in the country. Far too many people are incarcerated because of mental illness and many people in jail are in need of mental health services. We know that we can prevent incarceration and future arrests if we get people into therapy, not jail. We have proven models of care that can achieve this.
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Raul Garza, Aunt Martha's Health & Wellness discusses their approach to health, especially for mental illness. They utilize new technology and will be opening new locations including Blue Island and Rockford.
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