The battle over the historic Black business district provides a window into street-level democracy, Chicago-style. In the middle of the fray, City Hall is the referee.
Creating an ‘outdoor entertainment venue liquor license’ is a big step toward holding concerts this summer at the former Morton Salt facility, 1357 N. Elston Ave. But two alderpersons are a little salty about the prospect.
Ald. Jason Ervin (28th), chairman of the City Council’s Black Caucus, objected to the licenses, citing a lack of minority ownership in Eleven North Hospitality, the company that bought out the clout heavy owners of Park Grill.
Free skin cancer screening available
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SPRINGFIELD – As the summer months begin and we start to spend more time in the sunlight, it’s important to remember the danger our skin is faced with. Prior to COVID-19, the rates for skin cancer diagnosis had been steadily climbing over the last 15 years.
Screening and early diagnosis remain the most effective ways to improve health outcomes in monitoring and in treating a skin cancer diagnosis.
With this emphasis on screenings, Mercy Health – Springfield Regional Cancer Center has partnered with Buckeye Dermatology to hold at SPOTme Skin Cancer Screening on Thursday, July 15.