United African Organization

07/30/2026

Illinois is launching the Families Receiving Emergency Support for Hunger (FRESH) program to help eligible Illinoisans who lost SNAP benefits due to recent federal work requirement changes.

Beginning August 1, eligible individuals can automatically receive a one-time $400 benefit per eligible household member – no application required.

Learn more about eligibility, benefit timing, and available resources in this press release: https://gov-pritzker-newsroom.prezly.com/governor-pritzker-launches-fresh-program-to-support-up-to-175000-illinoisans-the-trump-administration-kicked-off-snap

07/27/2026

NEWS: Chicago Mayor's Office and BACP launched the Driver Resource Center for City licensed Public Chauffeurs, including Transportation Network Provider Drivers, to provide education & to empower Public Chauffeurs with knowledge of their rights. Learn more: Chicago.gov/DRC

07/14/2026

07/10/2026

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Rest in power, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo.

On July 7, immigration agents in unmarked cars pulled over 52-year-old Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a father, husband and construction worker in Houston.

Lorenzo was on his way to pick up his crew for a job. He had made the U.S. home for him and his family for over 35 years.

06/18/2026

Our doors open at 10:00 AM for our free Citizenship Clinic in Bolingbrook!

Thank you Citizen Newspaper!

https://citizennewspapergroup.com/news/2026/jun/17/united-african-organization-to-host-free-citizenship-clinic-in-bolingbrook/

06/17/2026

Thank you The Times Weekly!

We look forward to hosting our free Citizenship Clinic tomorrow in Bolingbrook!

The United African Organization (UAO) will host a free citizenship clinic on June 18 to help lawful permanent residents navigate the process of becoming U.S. citizens. The clinic will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at ICON System Inc., 340 Quadrangle Drive in Bolingbrook. The event is open to eli...

06/17/2026