Jorge Martínez

Aug 17, 2024 | communitynewspapers.com | Jorge Martinez |Jorge Martínez

The Florida Blue Foundation now is accepting grant applications from Florida-based nonprofit organizations across the state that are dedicated to advancing maternal health. The Foundation seeks to fund community-inspired, evidence-based, and sustainable initiatives that support innovative and actionable solutions to improve maternal health outcomes, bridge health disparities, and secure equitable access to quality maternal health care services across the state of Florida.

Jul 22, 2024 | ciceroindependiente.com | Jorge Martinez |Jorge Martínez

By Jorge MartinezLeer en EspañolIn Berwyn, IL, Proksa Park became a lively hub of food, live music and activities at the 4th annual Juneteenth Spirit Festival on June 23. The festival, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, brought community members together to spotlight local Black-owned businesses and celebrate Black culture. “It’s important to neighbors of all cultures and races to be open and see similarities,” said Summer Butler, the festival’s main organizer.

Apr 10, 2024 | illinoisanswers.org | Derek Kravitz |Jorge Martinez |Jorge Martínez |Dillon Bergin

Editor’s note: This story was republished from Cicero Independiente and MuckRock. In mid-January, at a non-descript YMCA in Berwyn, a secret meeting was held by the publicly-traded chemicals company Koppers and a group of seven elected officials and employees of the nearby Village of Stickney, the location of the company’s plant. A catered lunch was provided. Stickney’s longtime mayor was in attendance.

Apr 8, 2024 | muckrock.com | Derek Kravitz |Jorge Martinez |Jorge Martínez

Leer en EspañolIn mid-January, at a non-descript YMCA in Berwyn, a secret meeting was held by the publicly-traded chemicals company Koppers and a group of seven elected officials and employees of the nearby village of Stickney, the location of the company’s plant. A catered lunch was provided. Stickney’s longtime mayor was in attendance.

Apr 8, 2024 | muckrock.com | Derek Kravitz |Jorge Martinez |Jorge Martínez |Dillon Bergin

Read in EnglishA mediados de enero en un lugar discreto del YMCA de Berwyn, se realizó una reunión secreta entre la empresa química de cotización oficial Koppers y un grupo de siete funcionarios electos y empleados del poblado cercano de Stickney, donde se encuentra la planta de la empresa. Se sirvió un almuerzo. Asistió el alcalde de Stickney, quien lleva mucho tiempo en el cargo.