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The job fair will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 25 in the Community Room of the Frankfort Township Office, 11000 W. Lincoln Highway, Frankfort. It will include representatives from a variety of employers, including National Tube Supply, Michaels Distribution, PACE Suburban Bus, FedEx Ground, Silver Cross Hospital, Sunny Hill Nursing Home, Trinity Services, Inc, Walgreens, and the Will County Clerk’s office to speak with people about current job openings

Currently, Illinois Department of Public Health is reporting a total of 2,589,640 cases, including 29,099 deaths, in 102 counties in Illinois. The age of cases ranges from younger than one to older than 100 years. As of last week, 7,320 individuals in Illinois were reported to be in the hospital with COVID-19. Of those, 1,148 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit and 657 patients with COVID-19 were on ventilators. Updated data analysis shows almost 90% of COVID-19 hospitalizations in Illinois are unvaccinated.

THE CHICAGO DEFENDER — In this new year, and particularly around MLK Day, you can set a 2022 goal to volunteer as a family. Honeycomb’s schedule of upcoming volunteer opportunities is on their website. Families can, for example, sign up to prepare a home-cooked meal for those staying at a Wicker Park shelter, help protect a nature preserve along the Chicago River, pack and donate boxed meals for a food pantry in Auburn Gresham, or create activity kits for pediatric patients. With more than a dozen projects, there’s something for everyone.

"The omicron variant has compelled many residents to seek COVID-19 testing in order to protect themselves and their families. The increased need for testing has also resulted in testing shortages, leading people to visit so-called 'pop-up' testing locations," Raoul said. "It is important for people to know that these sites are not licensed or regulated by a government agency, and they should ask questions before visiting a pop-up testing location – or try to utilize a state-sponsored testing site."

NNPA NEWSWIRE — According to a recent story by CNBC, there are about 2.6 million Black-owned businesses in the United States, equating to approximately 9.5 percent of all businesses. Yet nearly 8 out of 10 Black-owned companies usually do not survive the first 18 months. Famous Amos strongly believes that pairing these entrepreneurs early on with financial resources and mentorship is a key ingredient to contribute to a more positive direction.

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Every one of these extraordinary writers is a credit to the art form, each bringing their own unique experiences and approaches to enrich the literary landscape,” said Michelle T. Boone, president of the Poetry Foundation. “It is a joyous occasion to be able to celebrate artists in poetic lineage with one another, what they’ve created thus far, and what is yet to come.”

NNPA NEWSWIRE — The immersive exhibit is made up of 15 photo-friendly, very Instagrammable installation rooms that explore the meaning of womanhood from different perspectives and features the work of women artists from all over the world, highlighting an “ish.”

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “We are excited to begin reactivating the Poetry Foundation building by illuminating its exterior with a bold, interactive installation,” said Michelle T. Boone, Poetry Foundation president. “While our events remain virtual this fall for our local, national, and international audiences, this installation signals a new way for Chicagoans to engage with us as we look ahead to reintroducing the space, and the Foundation to our communities.”

CHICAGO DEFENDER — “Everyone has a different idea of what ‘support’ means. Asking for help is difficult for most. For victims of abuse, it is also embarrassing. The Slipout mobile app allows users to anonymously connect with a member of The Slipout team to receive one-on-one support,” says The Slipout developer Lisa R. Jenkins. “The Slipout mobile app connects users to emergency service with one click of the Call 911 Now button if they are in imminent danger.”