Chicago Street Journal -- September 30, 2017

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Technology – Developers are continuous
working on integrating tech and medicine
to save lives. Around 610,000 people
die of heart disease in the United
States each year, making it the leading
cause of death for both men and women.
Now there’s a smartwatch that prevents
heart-related conditions: iBeat features
tiny micro sensors that monitors a user's
heart rate for symptoms of a heart attack
or cardiac arrest. These sensors can notify users and can even call 911,
then utilizing its GPS for location tracking. Products like iBeat continue
to change the way we look at cardiovascular disease and prevention.
Media – Film and television production in Chicago is booming according
to Robert Moskal, Directory of Chicago Film Office, who indicates
that the office issued almost 2000 permits in 2016. With nine full seasoned
series headquartered in the city, opportunities for vendors and
talent is in high demand. Better get in now because expertise from
around the world have their eyes focused on Chicago.
Health – Although the enrollment period was cut by six weeks and the
current administration cut outreach funding by 90%, ACA is still alive.
Enrollment for 2018 Affordable Care Act (ACA / Obamacare) starts
November 1 and ends December 15. Don’t miss it.
Credit – On September 20 th a class-action lawsuit was filed in Atlanta,
Georgia against Equifax alleging “that Equifax unduly put small business
operators at risk in terms of the cost of Equifax business reports
and the availability of credit and exposure to business identity theft,
which often is directly linked to the personal creditworthiness of small
business owners.” Consumers are permitted to obtain one free credit
report annually, but businesses are required to pay $99 for their reports.
The suit charges that Equifax is profiting off of their information without
their knowledge of contents or accuracy.
#EntrepreneursRock – Absolutely Anything Essential Gift Shop will
be celebrating its1 st Year Anniversary on Saturday, October 21 between
3 and 6 pm at 3521 S. King Drive in Chicago. No reservations
needed just stop by and celebration with complimentary appetizers, raffles
and specials. CSJ congratulates Kenya Reene, Proprietor.
Chicago – Beginning next year, Chicago police officers will undergo
four hours of training on its revised use-of-force policy. The department
plans to expand training to 40 hours a year for every officer beginning
in 2021.
Sports – Don’t they say think twice before you speak? After President
Donald Trump's criticism of NFL players the number of protesters went
from six players to 200 who sat, knelt or raised their fists. As the support
on social media continues to grow for former San Francisco 49ers
quarterback Colin Kaepernick, Nick Cannon is racking up the views
with his video Stand For What?
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