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In the U.S., Feed the Children has collaborated with more than 190 community partners coast-to-coast and in the heartland to provide boxes of shelf-stable food and daily life essentials.
WITH UNEMPLOYMENT SKYROCKETING, FOOD INSECURITY GROWS
Feed the Children, a leading hunger relief organization, has been working with its network of community partners on the ground in cities and towns across the U.S. and in the 10 countries it serves to address the ever-growing needs of those affected by COVID-19 (coronavirus).
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Babyface Tests Positive for COVID-19, but is “So Blessed�
COVID-19 Shuts Down Jobs But Provides Financial Security for Some Employees
COMMENTARY: The Political and Healthcare System is Broken and Corrupt in America
Free Digital Tools for Businesses During COVID-19
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NEWS briefly EDUCATION SCRIPPS NATIONAL SPELLING BEE CANCELS NATIONAL FINALS The Scripps National Spelling Bee is canceling its 2020 national finals due to the ongoing concerns about the spread of the novel coronavirus and uncertainty around when public gatherings will be possible or advisable. This decision follows the Bee’s announcement on March 20 that it was suspending the national finals and hoped to reschedule. The Bee has determined there is no clear path to safely set a new date in 2020. This year marks the only time since World War II (1943-1945) that the Bee has canceled the national finals since the program’s inception in 1925. While plans for the 2020 championship have ended, the Bee is engaging with students and parents by offering educational resources and social media-based learning opportunities. School enrollment season for 2021 opens May 1, 2020. Beginning in August, teachers at enrolled schools will have access to spelling and vocabulary materials for the 2020-2021 school year, including suggestions and guidelines for conducting the spelling bee program in a remote environment. The 2021 Scripps National Spelling Bee is scheduled for June 1-3, 2021, in National Harbor, Maryland.
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GENERAL MILLS 2020 GLOBAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT OUTLINES PROGRESS General Mills recently released its 2020 Global Responsibility Report, highlighting progress made on the company’s longterm global commitments. In the areas of food and building on nutrition, progress in 2019 included: • 100 percent of General Mills facilities worldwide were audited and/or certified for food safety by independent third parties. • General Mills steadily expanded consumer offerings as the second-largest branded natural and organic food producer in the U.S., surpassing $1 billion in sales. • The company launched an updated health reporting system across its global portfolio leveraging established, transparent nutrition criteria grounded in regulations and dietary guidance. Forty-five percent of General Mills’ global volume met the company’s criteria as “Nutrition-Forward Foods,” helping support consumers in building healthy eating patterns. For more information, visit https://globalresponsibility.generalmills.com/ HTML1/tiles.htm
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With unemployment skyrocketing, Food Insecurity Grows Continued from page 1 Feed the Children, a leading hunger relief organization, has been working with its network of community partners on the ground in cities and towns across the U.S. and in the 10 countries it serves to address the ever-growing needs of those affected by COVID-19 (coronavirus). Seeing the situation firsthand, the nonprofit is also urging communities to continue to stand together to provide resources to their neighbors who need it most. “During these difficult days of COVID-19, it deeply pains me to confront the reality that we find our resources—as well as those of our partners—most sorely strained at exactly the moment we are called upon to help more and more people,” said Travis Arnold, Feed the Children president and CEO. “That’s why I want
to encourage everyone to give back to your community today, no matter the amount. Your actions could bring hope to a struggling family or child who feels lost during this uncertain time.” As people have united in a global effort to flatten the curve, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect many aspects of our daily lives, especially the economy. While millions of Americans are waiting to see pending unemployment and stimulus checks, many are left to wonder how they will get their next meal. Families who have never needed help before are now finding themselves in an unfamiliar reality – living with food insecurity. To help soften the harsh truth fam-
ilies are facing, Feed the Children has been exploring new and safe ways to get food, water and personal care items into the hands of those who need it. Since March, Feed the Children has distributed more than 7.1 million pounds of gift-in-kind product to families for COVID-19 response, with an estimated value of more than $38 million. In the U.S., Feed the Children has collaborated with more than 190 community partners coast-to-coast and in the heartland to provide boxes of shelf-stable food and daily life essentials. So far, thanks to its network of community partners, more than 270 deliveries have been made to help both urban and rural populations. Feed the Children is accepting online donations through its website. Every dollar given goes seven times as far to provide food, hope, dignity and comfort. Visit feedthechildren.org to learn more.
Babyface Tests Positive for COVID-19, but is “So Blessed” Babyface, the award-winning music producer behind some of the biggest artists, songs and record label, LaFace records, revealed that he too had been stricken with COVID-19. “I feel so blessed to be able to celebrate another birthday,” confessed the Grammy-award winning producer in an Instagram post. “I tested positive for the COVID-19 virus, as did my family,” he wrote. “It’s an incredibly scary thing to go through, my friends,” the 62-year-old singer and songwriter shared. “I’m happy to report we have now tested negative and are
on our way back to full health,” Babyface said in a news release. Once a person is exposed the coronavirus, the body starts producing proteins called antibodies to fight the infection. As these antibodies start to successfully contain the virus and keep it from replicating in the body, symptoms usually begin to lessen and you start to feel better. Eventually, if all goes well, your immune system will completely destroy all of the virus in your system. A person who was infected with and survived a virus with no long-term health effects or disabilities has “recovered.”
THE AMERICAN BAR FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES 2020-21 ACCESS TO JUSTICE FACULTY SCHOLARS The American Bar Foundation (ABF) recently announced the 2020-21 cohort of ABF/JPB Foundation Access to Justice Faculty Scholars. The six faculty scholars come from diverse academic backgrounds and focus on research that advances access to justice across the United States. This year’s class features six scholars who were selected by an Advisory Council from a highly selective pool of applicants. They each bring a wide range of tools to bear on the program’s core mission. The scholars will work on research projects, including: understanding how people seek legal help on the internet, examining how automated systems will impact access to justice, exploring legal services for medically complex children and their parents, and investigating who immigration lawyers are and how it impacts removal proceedings. The American Bar Foundation (ABF) is among the world’s leading research institutes for the empirical and interdisciplinary study of law. The ABF seeks to expand knowledge and advance justice through innovative, interdisciplinary, and rigorous empirical research on law, legal processes, and legal institutions. Learn more about the Access to Justice Scholars and their projects by visiting www.americanbarfoundation.org www.citizennewspapergroup.com
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NEWS COVID-19 Shuts Down Jobs But Provides Financial Security for Some Employees BY WENDELL HUTSON Contributing Writer
Before he lost his job as a dishwasher at Covene Hospitality in Chicago, Oscar Ross said he struggled to pay his household bills, but thanks to new, federal legislation, he’s no longer worried about making ends meet. The COVID-19 pandemic has put thousands of Illinois residents out of work and caused unemployment insurance claims to skyrocket, according to the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES), which recorded nearly 600,000 claims as of April 25. Ross, a 57-year-old husband, father and grandfather, is among those employees that lost his job due to the virus outbreak. “I am receiving a little more now in unemployment than when I was working, but I’d rather be back at work. I expect to be called back to work next month, so hopefully I won’t be out of work too much longer,” explained Ross, a South Shore resident. “I will admit though, the extra $600 on my unemployment check has made it easier to pay my bills and I can see why some people are not eager to go back to work.” As part of the CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act, those receiving unemployment will receive an additional $600
All Illinois Department of Employment Security offices are closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the state agency reported nearly 600,000 unemployment claims have been filed online since April 25, 2020. Photo credit: Wendell Hutson
per week until July and have their unemployment benefits extended to 39 weeks from 26 weeks. Laid off workers receiving more in unemployment than when they were working has become all too common these days especially for many low-wage workers like Geneva McDonald, who said she makes $14 per hour as a part-time cashier at a Family Dollar store. “This job is for the birds. I bring home less [than] $500 every two weeks after taxes and I could be receiving at least $1,000 every two weeks [after taxes] if I was collecting unemployment,” contends McDonald, 39.
She said she calculated the amount of unemployment benefits she could receive if she lost her job and said, “it makes no sense for me to keep working when I can get more money in unemployment and spend more time with my kids if I were laid off or fired.” According to the IDES, McDonald would be ineligible for unemployment if she were to quit her job or intentionally did something to get fired, which is described as “misconduct” under eligibility rules by IDES. Gov. JB Pritzker said independent contractors would be able to file for unemployment benefits by mid-May, and that additional resources are being allotted to the IDES to help process claims faster. “Our state unemployment filing systems, which were built a decade ago for a much lower number of claims, simply haven’t kept pace,” Pritzker said at a recent COVID-19 news conference. “This was the painful truth that we discovered when unemployment began to spike. “[And] so many families are hurting at a scale this country hasn’t seen ever in our lifetimes.” He added the state is upgrading the website for the IDES and establishing an outside call center to help process claims faster by hiring an additional 200 customer service agents. On March 27, President Donald Trump signed into law the CARES Act, which gives
states the option of extending unemployment compensation to independent contractors and other workers who are ordinarily ineligible for unemployment benefits. But before that, on March 18, Trump signed into law the FFCR Act (Families First Coronavirus Response), which provided additional flexibility for state unemployment insurance agencies and additional administrative funding to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Thanks to the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA), states are now able to process unemployment claims from individuals who are self-employed or those who would otherwise not qualify for regular unemployment compensation. That means babysitters, landscapers, ride-sharing drivers, tutors, dog walkers, and even freelance writers are eligible to receive benefits due to work shortage from COVID-19. But to qualify for PUA benefits, a person must not be eligible for regular unemployment benefits and be unemployed, partially unemployed, or unable or unavailable to work because of certain health or economic consequences. And while weekly benefits for unemployment insurance varies from state to state, the current maximum in Illinois for a single individual is $471; for married with a non-working spouse it’s jumps to $561 and $648 for those with children.
COMMENTARY
The Political and Healthcare System is Broken and Corrupt in America BY ROGER CALDWELL NNPA Newswire Contributor
“History is bound to repeat itself. Look at what went wrong in 1918 (Spanish Flu). Then do the opposite,” says the History Channel. President Woodrow Wilson was the American President in 1918, when 675,000 Americans died as a result of the Spanish Flu and over 20 to 50 million people died around the world. This pandemic happened 100 years ago, and a lack of leadership from the federal government helped the flu spread like wildfire. President Woodrow Wilson took no decisive measures with a coordinated federal plan and gaps were filled at the state and local level. There was a general lack of preparedness and the public health infrastructure was inadequate with no leadership and organization. Public officials lied, made up facts and 25% of the military personnel who had the flu, infected the citizens around the country. The flu started in March 1918 and the second wave came in the fall, when the majority of Americans died. This mysterious strain of the flu happened during the end of World War I and moving lots of men and materials in crowded conditions contributed to the spread of the virus. America and nations around the globe refused to lockdown their
countries and the flu spread rapidly. “The chaotic culture of the Trump White House contributed to the crisis. A lack of planning and a failure to execute, combined with the president’s focus on the news cycle and his preference for following his gut rather than the data cost time and perhaps lives,” says Eric Lipton of the NY Times. The 1918 pandemic lasted 1 year and there were 3 different waves where the majority of people died. In order for the 2020 pandemic to end in America, the entire country must be shutdown in every state and the president must place large-scale orders for masks, protective equipment, critical hospital equipment, ventilators and community leaders educating their constituents. This is not a time for “happy talk.” The Coronavirus Task Force must enforce the quarantine with military forces and local police. China started its lockdown on January 23, 2020 and by the beginning of March, the country was starting to open back up. They were able to get infected cases to low levels, and the United States must follow the same course of action. The population practiced social distancing and the government was able to test on a wide scale. At this point, America’s testing process has failed, with testing of less than 1% of the population completed. There is no vaccine and more
healthcare workers are getting infected with the virus with no time off. Before the country can be opened, there must be widespread testing and a national database of cases to prevent the spread of the virus. With over 500,000 thousand Americans infected with the virus, and the most citizens to die in any country — over 20,000 — the political and healthcare system is broken. Instead of the pandemic slowing down, it is speeding up and rapidly growing. In the African American community, the coronavirus is exposing
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systemic racism with frightening numbers. In Chicago, the Black population is 29% but 70% of the people dying from the virus are Black. In Louisiana, the Black population is 32% but 70% of the people dying from the virus are Black. In other cities, like Washington, DC, Baltimore, Detroit and Dallas, there are alarming numbers that indicate health disparities are killing more Blacks. No one will save Blacks but us. However, Black leaders must sound the alarm. When America gets a
cold, African American get pneumonia. There is a failure of leadership with President Donald Trump and his Vice President Mike Pence managing and running the Coronavirus Task Force. They have done a terrible job, lying to Americans, with a general lack of preparedness. There is glaring incompetency in Trump’s handling of the crisis, and the failure of testing has spread the virus. As our president continues to fabricate the truth at every daily briefing, don’t believe anything President Trump promises.
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BUSINESS Digital Air Strike Joins Forces with GoDaddy to Promote Free Digital Tools for Businesses Nationwide
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Company Prepares To Market New Product To Clean Wheels With Only Water Awesome Products Corp. has announced that they have developed, will be applying for a patent, and are preparing to market a new product to clean wheels using only water, and are calling it “The Brake Dust Eraser®” Initially developed to clean the wheels of aircraft on aircraft carriers where chemicals would harm the nonskid decking material, Awesome Products Corp. is now making it available for consumer use. The market for this product is autos, trucks, and especially motorcycles and according to a news release, The Brake Dust Eraser® is safe for all wheel surfaces and eliminates chemicals getting on brake calipers, pads, rotors, and painted surfaces. The product is made here in the USA. Don Meyns, president of Awesome Products Corp., said, “Even if the consumer only cleans their wheels every 6 to 8 weeks, The Brake Dust Eraser® will remove the brake dust, dirt, and grime, on wheels using only water. Wheels that have been neglected in the past may need to be cleaned with chemicals initially, but water
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or soap & water is all that is needed for subsequent cleanings,” he said. Awesome Products Corp. also manufacturers BOSS Aircraft Cleaning Pads and Aircraft Cleaning Kits, Bugs Off® Pads, Love Bug Erasers®, and BOSS Interior Cleaning Pads.
Digital Air Strike recently announced it is joining forces with GoDaddy for its #OpenWeStand (www.openwestand.org) campaign to help auto dealers and other small businesses continue their sales online during the COVID-19 pandemic. Digital Air Strike is a social media, intelligent lead response technology and consumer engagement company aimed at helping businesses increase consumer response and conversions in digital and social media environments while generating measurable ROI. The goal for both Digital Air Strike and GoDaddy is to provide online tools so businesses can continue to operate while their storefronts may be closed. According to a news release, Digital Air Strike works with more than 5,000 businesses around the world, including thousands of auto dealerships, major automobile manufacturers, senior living centers, dental offices, entertainment centers, education institutions, and many more industries. Digital Air Strike is giving away its Virtual Retailing Program to help businesses and consumers do more online and virtually through video, AI, social media, and automation. Through the #OpenWeStand campaign, Digital Air Strike is offering GoDaddy’s customers Video Logix video technology free for 30 days, Power Texting text blasts, and a free budget review to help businesses identify which vendors and ad spends deliver a return on the investments. Digital Air Strike’s offers can be found at this link: https:// digitalairstrike.videologix.com/p/ TihWBNUhiXnYSo8o9E6UWQ# The #OpenWeStand website has
become a central gathering place for entrepreneurs to learn, ask questions, lend advice, and utilize resources available to them. GoDaddy and other leading brands are contributing resources, tools, and insights to help sustain entrepreneurs and the small microbusinesses they operate during this challenging time. #OpenWeStand is also for everyone who supports small businesses and their resiliency. This is everything that Digital Air Strike stands for. “Now is an important time for business owners to re-evaluate their tools and processes while embracing new ways of doing business,” said Alexi Venneri, co-founder and CEO of Digital Air Strike. “There will never be a time like this in our shared history when the entire world slows down enough to allow each business owner or manager a chance to learn new ways to engage consumers and take advantage of so many free tools, technology and free trainings. When the dust settles, retailers that have learned to adapt will come out of the slowdown much faster and be more efficient. Consumers will ultimately win and appreciate retailers that are doing business in a new way.” Digital Air Strike is hosting free webinars to help businesses during the pandemic and sharing bestpractice videos for auto dealerships to offer “no-contact” contracting, athome test drives, concierge delivery service, and more. Air Strike has also compiled free resources for businesses, including downloadable guides and social media graphics, as well as the latest commerce-related COVID-19 updates. Learn more at https:// digitalairstrike.com/commitment.
Merck Partners With the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and Others to Launch the Save Small Business Fund The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic affects patients and communities, but it also has had a troubling impact on the small business community. To help offset that impact, Merck has partnered with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, founding partner Vistaprint, and several other organizations to launch the Save Small Business Fund, a grant program to provide financial assistance to small business owners impacted by the pandemic. “Small business owners are facing unprecedented challenges. The needs are urgent and every dollar counts,” said Carolyn Cawley, president of the U.S. Chamber Foundation. “While the demand is great, we’re proud to be able to contribute to the many efforts underway to help small employers get through the next days and weeks and on the road to recovery for their communities.” Read the company’s corporate responsibility report for more information on their programs, policies and partnerships that advance their shared social and business objectives. More information can be found here: https:// www.msdresponsibility.com www.citizennewspapergroup.com
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Commit to a more financially sound future and stick to it StatePoint - When people consider adopting healthy habits, they often forget to take their financial health into consideration. But your financial health can be equally, if not more important to overall happiness than other goals, such as starting a new diet or joining a gym. So how can savers commit to a more financially sound future and stick to it? Here are some top tips for achieving greater financial happiness. • Embrace uncertainty. When it comes to markets, the only known is the unknown. And many experts believe that 2020 could be a particularly unpredictable year. In fact, research from Lincoln Financial Group shows that 76 percent of investors feel the upcoming presidential election will affect the market. Taking steps to protect your finances and retirement plan can help you feel less anxious and more empowered in uncertain times. • Protect your income. Lincoln Fi-
nancial’s research also shows that 82 percent of pre-retirees are rightfully concerned about what will happen to their investments if the market drops. For this reason, many advisors suggest diversifying your portfolio to include an annuity with optional income benefits. “An annuity can provide a source of lifetime income that’s protected from market losses, and a better ability to create a retirement budget -- all of which can make for a less stressful and happier overall retirement,” says John Kennedy, who leads sales for retirement solutions at Lincoln Financial. • Build a new relationship… with a financial professional that is. A trusted financial professional will look at your financial situation holistically to help you determine whether you are on track or need to rebalance your accounts, help you employ tax-saving strategies, answer your toughest questions and help you strengthen
your own financial know-how. Most importantly, building a relationship with a financial professional means bringing predictability to your future in an unpredictable market. Setting goals? Take the retirement questionnaire at LFG.com to find out what you need to do to reach your goals. Be sure to factor financial health and happiness into the new-you equation. With a few smart strategies, you can feel more confident about a financially sound future and retirement, come what may.
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FASHION SINGER® Sewing Brand Celebrates “Sewstainability” Small changes make a significant impact, and at SINGER® sewing brands, the company plans on doing what they can to support their green initiatives. All SINGER®machine manuals can now be found online. This is part of the SINGER® Green Initiative which was in support of Earth Day’s 50th Anniversary
recognized recently. “One stitch won’t make a garment, but with many stitches, something beautiful can be made. This is the sewing brand’s way of saying thank you for helping us make a small “stitch” to reduce the
amount of paper we consume,” says CEO Carl-Martin Lindahl. This year, SINGER® sewing brands eliminated over 1 million user manuals consisting of over 10 million sheets of paper annually*. SINGER® machine manuals can now be found online at http:// manual.singer.com/ or www. singerdeutschland.de
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The Wurl Network Delivers Fashion TV to Samsung TV Plus Wurl, a provider of streaming video distribution and advertising services for connected TV (CTV), recently announced it is powering the delivery of Fashion TV’s fashion, beauty, design and lifestyle content to viewers of Samsung TV Plus. Fashion TV broadcasts more than 100 hours of new programming each month, showcasing the latest in fashion, style and beauty trends, major fashion shows, designer events and news from the fashion industry. The global media outlet is tapping Wurl’s video distribution expertise to deliver more than 300 new shows to over 500 million households around the world. “To ensure that we can reach both our loyal existing followers and new viewers with our original fashion and lifestyle programming, we looked for a reliable partner who could seamlessly onboard Fashion TV onto
the popular Samsung TV Plus platform,” said Alona Fischbein, director at Fashion TV. “The Wurl team was able to quickly get us up and operational on Samsung’s connected TV platform, and we are thrilled that millions of new viewers can now access our content.” “We’re excited to welcome Fashion TV to the Wurl Network,” said Sean Doherty, CEO of Wurl. “As the OTT market continues to grow and CTV use continues to climb, we’re glad to be a go-to partner for video producers like Fashion TV, helping them avoid many of the challenges inherent in OTT service deployment, and getting them on the path to distribution and monetization quickly and friction-free.” For more information about Wurl, please visit www.wurl.com or follow the company on Twitter and LinkedIn. www.citizennewspapergroup.com
Family Features - You’ve made the decision to get in shape, and whether your goal is a full marathon or simply a few laps around the neighborhood, there are a few steps to consider taking before you strap on those shoes and head toward the finish line. Here are a few tips to help get you ready for the big race: Seek Quality Sneakers – Feet come in a variety of widths and sizes, so visit a specialty running store to find perfect-fitting sneakers. These may come with a hefty price tag, but there are no shortcuts for comfort and support while running long distances. Make a Schedule – Try to aim for at least 10 hours of training per week, including three days where you run and two or three days of other physical activity such as cycling or strength training. To avoid exhaustion, be sure to include at least 1-2 “rest” days per week. Stick with Water – Avoid sports drinks that are loaded with preservatives and sugars. You can’t go wrong with the hydrating
power of water. As a rule, try to consume at least 6-8 ounces of water for every 20 minutes you run. Proper hydration after the run is also vital. Go Online – Many websites have training guides for various skill levels or different types of races. If you have a smartphone, look for apps that can take you through day-by-day workouts to get you marathon-ready. Nutrition – Filling your body with the proper amount of fuel can help ensure finish-line success. Load up on quality carbohydrates, such as beans, peas, whole-wheat pastas, whole-grain cereals, apples, brown rice and root vegetables. Protein also plays an important role in a runner’s nutrition, so fill up on lean meats, fish, eggs, lowfat dairy, peanut butter and soy protein sources, as well. By following these general rules, you’ll be able to focus on achieving your goal and enjoy the thrill of finishing the race. Find more tips for a healthier lifestyle at eLivingToday.com. SOURCE: eLivingToday.com
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Congratulations GRADUATES!
Salutes the class of 2020
COVID-19 HAS FORCED A CHANGE IN THE WAY YOU TRADITIONALLY CELEBRATE YOUR BIG DAY...
Although the ceremonies are virtual, your memories don't have to be... Adjust, make this a year of unforgettable memories!
HATS OFF!! EVERY GRADUATE DESERVES A RED CARPET SALUTE
Hyde Park Academy Jone College Prep Simeon Career Academy Prespecives Charter Corliss High School Thorton Township Dist. 205 Bloom Township Dist. 206 Flossmoor Dist. 161 South Holland Dist. 150 & 151
Julian High School Wendell Phillips South Shore Internt'l College Prep Urban Prep Academies John Hope George Westinghouse College Prep Ford Heights Dist. 169 Country Club Hill Dist. 160
Morgan Park High School Academy High School George Washington High Shcool Caver Military Acecemy Kenwood Academy Thornton Fractional Dist. 215 Matteson Dist. 162 Harvey Dist. 152