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FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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Earlier this month, the IMD was privileged to host the 2019
Leadership Greater Chicago Fellows program for one of its its First Friday sessions. The topic at this month's session was Crime and Violence. The event included a tour of the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office, a panel on the costs of crime and violence and an address from Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx.
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Those who have the chance to participate in the Fellows program gain perspective and knowledge about creating meaningful change in the Chicagoland area. From the LGC website:
"Fellows seek to better understand the systems that influence how Chicago and the region function, as well as how an individual's personal values, biases, and approaches to working with others can shape their impact and the outcomes they achieve"
I'm honored to be a member of the
2019 Class of Leadership Fellows, and I look forward to applying these invaluable lessons to our work here at the IMD.
-SUZET MCKINNEY, DRPH, MPH
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CHICAGO CAC LUMINARY AWARD DINNER
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Join Chicago Children's Advocacy Center for their fifth annual Luminary Award Dinner at the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago on Thursday, May 2, 2019. This year's Luminaries are Pat & Betsy Canning of KPMG. Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx will serve as the night's keynote speaker.
Guests will enjoy a cocktail reception, silent auction, live auction, seated dinner and program. New this year is a raffle with the chance to win three great prizes (winners need not be present to win).
All proceeds from the event will benefit ChicagoCAC and their work to help restore the lives of children and families impacted by child sexual abuse.
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MEET THE IMD'S NEWEST TEAM MEMBER
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| The IMD welcomed John McIlwain to its team on Monday, April 15th. |
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As Director of External Affairs, John will be charged with initiatives aimed at strengthening the IMD's presence and impact on the west side community.
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RED CROSS HEROES BREAKFAST
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| Each year, the American Red Cross of Chicago & Northern Illinois honors individuals and groups for acts of great bravery, dedication and service to the community at its Heroes Breakfast. |
The event will be held on May 1, 2019 at the Hilton Chicago,located at 720 S. Michigan Avenue. For more information, or to purchase tickets to the event,
click here.
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TRI TAYLOR MISSION: CLEAN & GREEN 2019
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The Tri-Taylor Community is cleaning up the neighborhood! This is an all-hands-on-deck event for all residents. Participants will pick up trash, whack weeds, clear sewer grates, trim bushes and make the Tri-Taylor community clean and beautiful!
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There are many ways you can get involved:
Be a Team Captain!
- Help recruit other other Captains and volunteers - groups or individuals
- Help promote the event with your friends and neighbors
Be a Donor Hero!
- Help cover costs and needs for the event
- We need cash, food, beverages, supplies
The event will take place on Saturday, April 27, 2019. For more information or to register,
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EASTERSEALS FITNESS CENTER
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Easterseals Chicago has opened a new fitness, wellness and recreation center to enrich the livers of individuals living with autism and other disabilities. The facility allows students to build healthy lifestyle habits, learn new communication and social skills and increases opportunities for community engagement.
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The 26,000 square foot building includes a gymnasium, running track, fitness loft, office space and a performance stage. The facility can also be utilized by the community for events, professional development conferences and meetings. To learn more, click here.
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