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CLOCC Rekindles Walkability Initiative with New Neighborhood Walkability Assessment Toolkit
RSVP Now for June 22 Launch Event
CLOCC will re-launch its Neighborhood Walkability Initiative and introduce a new Neighborhood Walkability Assessment Toolkit on Wednesday, June 22 at the Gary Comer Youth Center in Chicago. The event is slated for 1:00-3:00 p.m. Attendees will have the opportunity to:
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Discover the link between built environment and physical health.
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Review and practice using CLOCC's NEW Neighborhood Walkability Assessment Tool as we venture outdoors to conduct a short sample assessment.
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Discuss ways to organize a walkability assessment in your neighborhood.
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Learn how to turn assessment results into positive change in local communities.
Attendees should bring comfortable shoes and apparel for the outdoor assessment activity. Capacity is limited for this event, so please RSVP early.
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Illinois Senate Approves HB 6027 - The Healthy Local Foods Incentives Fund - as Legislative Session Expires
The Healthy Local Food Incentives Fund, HB 6027, passed in a Senate vote (51 yes, 0 no and one abstention) on Monday May 30. The bill provides support for a double value coupon programs for SNAP participants at farmers markets across the State. Now advocates must encourage the Governor to sign it into law and for an appropriation to be included in the budget, which remains in limbo as of June 13. The version of the bill approved by the Senate increased the Fund allotment from $1M to $1.5M, to guard against cuts in the budget process. Watch the Legislative Actions page at CLOCC.net for potential updates.
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Childhood Obesity in the News
Recently, the Chicago Tribune ran a front-page article entitled "Many Schools Skipping Some PE Classes, Despite the Law." The piece catalogues a trend of reduced Physical Education offerings in Illinois schools and shortcomings in how schools report their PE offerings to the State. Of foremost concern, the article indicates that, under pressure from local districts, Governor Rauner may consider weakening the physical education requirements in Illinois.
CLOCC remains steadfast in supporting physical education offerings in schools. For some children, especially in urban communities, school represents an important opportunity for including physical activity in their lives. CLOCC is encouraged by Chicago Public Schools' proactive approach to including PE in all grades. For more information on physical education in CPS, see "The Movement Movement" report.
Research shows that strong state and district physical education standards are a key component of a robust and well-rounded school wellness policy and help ensure that children are afforded an opportunity to develop healthy habits early in life.
Watch the CLOCC newsletter and CLOCC.net for updates on this issue and opportunities to support physical education in schools.
More Childhood Obesity News
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About CLOCC
The Consortium to Lower Obesity in Chicago Children (CLOCC) is a nationally recognized leader for community-based obesity prevention. We support, coordinate, and unite partners to promote healthy and active lifestyles for children and families. Our multi-sector approach emerged in Chicago and can be adapted for use anywhere.
225 E. Chicago Ave., Box 157 Chicago, IL 60611 312-227-7100 www.clocc.net
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Mayor Announces a "Health in All Policies" Resolution
Designed to ensure that every branch of city government works collaboratively to promote health, Mayor Rahm Emanuel's "Health in All Policies" resolution was announced on May 18, 2016. The resolution is a recognition that most major policy issues facing Chicago, including education, transportation, housing and public safety, have health implications. The resolution also creates a Health in All Policies Task Force comprised of all City departments to identify new opportunities to improve the health of Chicago residents through areas including housing, transportation, food access, economic development and more.
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Whole Cities Foundation is excited to partner with projects that grow the local food system and increase access to fresh, healthy food in Greater Englewood, and welcomes projects serving Greater Englewood residents to apply for
Whole Cities' Fresh, Healthy Food Access Grant. Funding for projects ranges from $2,000 to $8,000.
Applications will be due on June 15, 2016.
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