Wednesday, January 29
University of Illinois College of Medicine decreases tuition
The University of Illinois College of Medicine will reduce its tuition rates for all students, beginning with the 2020-21 academic year. The decision was approved recently by the University of Illinois Board of Trustees.
CAMELOT ILLINOIS LAUNCHES PARTNERSHIP WITH CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Provides $96,000 in funding for CPS’ Computer Science for All Programs
Camelot Illinois today announced a new partnership with Chicago Public Schools (CPS) to fund two new school projects as part of its Computer Science for All Initiative (CS4All), an innovative computer science program that provides equity, empowerment, and opportunities that maximize the potential of every student.
CHA partners break ground on one of the first-ever co-located senior living and supportive housing developments in Illinois
Ravenswood Senior Living converts former hospital vacant for 18 years into innovative affordable housing
CHA joined City of Chicago, HUD and its partners Evergreen Real Estate Group, Synergy Construction Group and Illinois Housing Development Authority Thursday for a groundbreaking of Ravenswood Senior Living, a project that will convert the former Ravenswood Hospital – which has been vacant since 2002 – into an innovative affordable housing development at 4515 N. Winchester in the Ravenswood neighborhood.
CHA approves 11 teams for future mixed-finance, mixed-use developments
PDT approach creates opportunities to provide loans and funds for projects that directly benefit CHA residents
The Chicago Housing Authority approved 11 development teams for future delivery of mixed-finance and mixed-use/mixed-income housing developments by way of the Pre-Qualified Development Team approach at Tuesday’s Board of Commissioners meeting.
COOK COUNTY BOARD PRESIDENT TONI PRECKWINKLE AND CALIFORNIA SENATOR KAMALA HARRIS ENDORSE CONGRESSMAN BOBBY L. RUSH IN REELECTION BID
“Since 1993 Bobby Rush has been fighting for the people of Illinois and he has been a national leader on so many issues about giving a voice to our nation’s most vulnerable and voiceless,” said Sen. Harris in a videotaped announcement presented during the official MLK Day opening of the Congressman’s campaign headquarters at 5401 S. Wentworth.
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS ENCOURAGED TO APPLY FOR GRANT
The Partnership for Safe and Peaceful Communities (PSPC) and its Chicago Fund will give $1 million in grants to organizations with gun violence prevention strategies focused on the summer and early fall months.
REBUILD FOUNDATION TO USE $500,000 DONATION TO FIGHT HIV/AIDS
Rebuild Foundation will use the $500,000 it received from the RED campaign to fund its HIV/AIDS awareness.
Rebuild Foundation will use the $500,000 it received from the RED campaign to fund its HIV/AIDS awareness. Rebuild hosted a kick-off for the year-long HIV/AIDS awareness project at Stony Island Arts Bank on Sunday, Jan. 19, which would have been the 65th birthday for legendary house DJ Frankie Knuckles. RED, which was founded in 2006, is an organization that partners with companies – like Apple and Beats by Dre -- to fight HIV/AIDS globally. To date, it has generated more than $600 million for the Global Fund fight against AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.
300 volunteers participate in Day of Service
Students from the University of Chicago and University of Chicago Lab School volunteered their time and participated in community service projects for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Day of Service recently.
Grants To Support Park Development and Open Space Land Acquisition in 27 Counties
Governor JB Pritzker recently announced $29.7 million in grants for 85 local projects which will help communities acquire open space and develop and improve recreational facilities throughout Illinois.
Grubhub Launches Ultimate Technology For Restaurants To Address $250+ Billion U.S. Takeout Market
Grubhub recently launched its Ultimate technology, a first-of-its-kind proprietary hardware and software solution that integrates all restaurant ordering channels into one system.
Columbia College Chicago Announces Second Madeleine Moore Burrell Fellow
Columbia College Chicago recently announced 2020 Madeleine Moore Burrell Fellowship recipient, Keli Garrett. The academic residency, which is named after Columbia trustee, Madeleine Moore Burrell, is now in its second year.
City Colleges Offering Free Cannabis Course for Minority Students
Currently, there are no black-owned marijuana dispensaries in Chicago but low-income, minority students can take a free cannabis course at City Colleges of Chicago to learn more about working in the growing industry.
Candidates for First Congressional District attend Forum
Congressman Bobby Rush, as well as two candidates, Robert Emmons, Jr., and Sarah Gad, vying for his seat, participated in Indivisible Chicago South Side’s Congressional Candidate Forum Thursday, Jan. 23, at First Unitarian Church of Chicago, in Hyde Park. The fourth candidate, Dr. Ameena Matthews, was not in attendance due to an illness, but her campaign manager made a brief statement on her behalf, in which she thanked the organization for including her in the forum.
Wellness Mama’s All-Natural ‘Wellnesse’ Personal Care Line Officially Launches Direct to Consumers
It’s official! ‘Wellnesse’ www.wellnesse.com, an all-natural personal care product line, has officially launched with free shipping across the continental United States. Wellnesse offers families personal care essentials including shampoos, conditioners, and whitening toothpaste and is the passion project of award-winning blogger, author, and podcaster Katie Wells (widely known as ‘Wellness Mama’.)
NEW ADDITION TO FOOD HALL SET TO OPEN IN FEBRUARY
Lexington Betty Smokehouse is set to open at One Eleven Food Hall, 756 E. 111th St., on Saturday, Feb. 1. Dominique Leach, owner, said the opening of the restaurant’s second location is part of her short-term goal to open five locations throughout the city
Matteson Village President highlights future projects
Village of Matteson President Sheila Y. Chalmers-Currin gave an update on Pete’s Market, the Southland Casino and Market Square Crossing. Chalmers-Currin, who has lived in Matteson since 1983, was elected Village President in 2017. Chalmers-Currin said retail has changed and that she took the stance early on to find out, “What do we have to do to be sustainable?”
Equal Rights Amendment reaches support threshold; implementation likely stalled
Springfield — Two years after Illinois’ Legislature approved new language for the U.S. Constitution codifying that rights cannot be denied due to gender, the Equal Rights Amendment gained enough state support to be ratified.
New Affordable Housing in Maywood for People with Disabilities Replaces Vacant Lots
Housing helps fill void in small-scale accessible housing
Four new small-scale apartment buildings in Maywood that were designed especially for people with disabilities are now ready for tenants, thanks to a unique partnership between IFF and the Cook County Land Bank Authority.
Bolingbrook Black History Month Awareness Club Celebrates the 22nd Annual Community Wide Black History Month
Community honors legendary Athletic Career of Major League Baseball (MLB) and National Baseball 1987 Hall of Famer Billy Williams and for overcoming racism and segregation
The 22nd Annual Celebration will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2020, from 2:00-5:00 PM at Bolingbrook High School Auditorium 365 Raider Way, Bolingbrook, IL 60440. This year’s theme is “Black History 400 Years in the Making.” Allen J. Bryson is the keynote speaker. A native of Chicago and a product of Chicago Public Schools, Allen J. Bryson is an author, poet, spoken-word artist, motivational speaker, and educational specialist.
April Fowlkes Shares with the Citizen her experience’s seeking employment in a male dominated Industry
Four years ago, I had no money and few prospects I signed up for a free 12-week job training program called Community Builders that provides the basic construction skills and certification.
Wednesday, January 22
ROBBINS MAYOR RECEIVES MLK AWARD FOR POLITICAL LEADERSHIP
This year’s Spirit of Excellence Awards honored five individuals for their community service work including Robbins Mayor Tyrone Ward. New Mount Olive Baptist Church in Harvey hosted the Jan. 20 event on the same day the country honored the legacy of civil rights leader Dr. Martin L. King Jr. And former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., who represented the 2nd congressional district in Washington, D.C. from 1995 to 2012, was the keynote speaker.
Speaker reaches young Black men through books and mentoring
Jermaine L. Anderson wants to lead by example. As founder and executive director of I Am A Gentleman, Inc., Alexander empowers young men to be successful. And, as the author of the “Carson Cares” book series, Alexander inspires young men to be respectful, responsible and generous.
FREE TAX PREP SERVICES AVAILABLE TO CHICAGO RESIDENTS
Chicago residents are able to receive free tax preparation services through the city’s Tax Prep Chicago program The program is open to residents who earn up to $30,000 individually and $56,000 as a family, as well as those who need to file an amendment to their Form 1040X or IL-1040-X.
Feeding America Food Bank Pilot Intervention Demonstrates Improved Outcomes for Adults with Prediabetes
A new study from Feeding America®, the nationwide network of 200 food banks and the largest domestic hunger-relief organization, shows that food banks can improve food security, dietary intake, and health status for vulnerable individuals.
EdTech Studio, Wonder Media, Produces Emergency Preparedness Animation Series
Th e EdTech animation studio founded by Terry Th oren, the former CEO of the company that incubated Rugrats and Th e Simpsons, has rolled out yet another mission-driven series using animated stories to engage children.
Chicago Advertising Federation Honors Renetta McCann with Silver Medal Award
Renetta McCann, chief inclusion experience officer, Publicis Groupe, was recently named the recipient of the Chicago Advertising Federation’s 2019 Silver Medal Award.
Design Center opens in Chatham, hosts ribbon cutting ceremony
Frantzie Bourdeau-Griffin wanted a space that could accommodate her interior design showroom, as well as her husband, Gerald Griffin’s art gallery, so they found a 46,000 square foot location close to Chatham Market and Simeon High School to house Bourdeau-Griffin Interiors and Architectural Designs, Inc.
Initiative to host kick-off events for community engagement
INVEST South/West will host kick-off events in South Shore and Roseland this month. In October, Mayor Lori Lightfoot launched the INVEST South/West initiative as a way to revitalize 10 neighborhoods on the South and West sides by providing resources.
‘Text Therapy’ Provides Access To Mental Health Support
CuraLinc Healthcare, a global behavioral health and well being provider, recently announced the launch of Emotional Fitness Coaching, a message-based therapy application that is embedded within an organization’s employee assistance (EAP) and student assistance program models – and also available as a stand-alone point solution.
Health advocates, lawmakers want stronger regulations of vaping
Some Illinois lawmakers say a new U.S. Food and Drug Administration policy responding to a growing trend of youth e-cigarette use does not go far enough. The federal public health watchdog announced in a memo recently that it would crack down on the “manufacture, distribution, and sale” of fruit- and mint-flavored electronic smoking cartridges for cigars, hookahs and cigarettes, among others.
STONY ISLAND ARTS BANK OPENS THE JOHNSON ARCHIVES TO THE PUBLIC
Rebuild Foundation has partnered with Illinois Humanities for a project that will allow the public to view its extensive Johnson Publishing Archives. The launch for the Reading the Black Library project will take place from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 26, at Stony Island Arts Bank, 6760 S. Stony Island Ave.
Mother Daughter Duo Launch New Hair Tool: THEBRAIDREALEASER
Angela Green created THEBRAIDRELEASER in 1992 as a pain free way to unbraid her daughter’s tresses, while never making the ergonomic tool public.
CCICS & BUFI present Black History Month lecture featuring Dr. Greg Kimathi Carr
As a kick-off to Black History Month—celebrated during the entire month of February—the Jacob H. Carruthers Center for Inner Studies (CCICS) and the Black United Fund of Illinois (BUFI) will co-sponsor the lecture, A Tribute to Dr. Carter G. Woodson & the Continuing Challenges of MisEducation, featuring Dr. Greg Kimathi Carr on Friday, January 31, 2020 in the Donn F. Bailey Legacy Hall on the campus of CCICS, 700 E. Oakwood Boulevard, at 7pm.
IS ENGLEWOOD REPRESENTED BY TOO MANY ALDERMEN?
There are 77 communities in Chicago including Englewood on the South Side where five aldermen represent it at City Hall. The predominately black populated community is represented by Ald. Roderick Sawyer (6th), Ald. Raymond Lopez (15th), Ald. Stephanie Coleman (16th), Ald. David Moore (17th), and Ald. Jeanette Taylor (20th).
Wednesday, January 15
LOCAL ACTOR SHOWCASES HIS TALENT ON NBC’S ‘CHICAGO FIRE’
Daniel Kyri began acting in local community theater productions and is now a cast member on “Chicago Fire.” He says his transition from theater to television hasn’t been too much of a transition at all.
BISHOP LARRY TROTTER AND SECRETARY JESSE WHITE GATHERED OVER 100 MINISTERS IN A THUNDEROUS SHOW OF SUPPORT FOR JUSTICE NATHANIEL HOWSE JR
The massive group of ministers that were present jointly articulated their excitement and support of Justice Howse. They vowed to advocate aggressively to their respective congregations concerning Justice Howse’s campaign.
AKArama Foundation of AKA’s Theta Omega Chapter to Donate Articles of Clothing to Homeless Veteran’s Shelter
Initiative is part of Martin Luther King, Jr. Impact Day of Service
The AKArama Foundation – the charitable arm of Theta Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority – is donating hundreds of articles of clothing to Feather Fist, a homeless shelter for veterans located at 9020 S. Langley in Chicago.
SOUTH SIDE ALDERMAN HAS NO PLANS TO REJOIN CITY COUNCIL’S BLACK CAUCUS GROUP
A relatively new member of the City Council’s Black Caucus resigned after a December 18 City Council meeting and said he has no plans to rejoin the group of black aldermen until he sees unity among them.
PARTICIPATE IN ACTIVITIES FOR THE NATIONAL DAY OF RACIAL HEALING TRHT Greater Chicago to host racial healing circles across the city
TRHT Greater Chicago will host 3-days of city wide racial healing circles at community centers, government agencies, nonprofits, schools, corporations, and more. Racial healing circles are designed to raise awareness, consciousness and empathy among those who participate.
South Chicago organization finalist for $10 million prize
Claretian Associates was awarded $100,000 as part of the Chicago Prize to work on nine projects in the South Chicago community
Majority Whip Clyburn Hails Passage of H.R. 3 Landmark Legislation to Lower Prescription Drug Costs
U.S. House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn hailed House passage of H.R. 3, the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act. This landmark legislation gives Medicare the power to negotiate directly with drug companies and extends those lower prices to Americans with private insurance too.
IDOR Reminds Illinois Businesses of Minimum Wage Tax Credit Available This Year
The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is reminding small businesses they can now utilize the Minimum Wage Credit, which became effective on January 1, 2020.
CAMELOT ILLINOIS AWARDS GRANTS TO CHICAGO LATINO CAUCUS FOUNDATION AND LOST BOYZ INC.
Camelot Illinois announced the first recipients of the Camelot Illinois Grant Program to help fund non-profit initiatives that benefit communities across the State. “As an Illinois company, we place great emphasis on social responsibility and are dedicated to providing much-needed support to organizations that are making a difference in our communities,” said Keith Horton, Acting General Manager Camelot Illinois. “Through our new grant program, we are able to partner with impactful organizations like Chicago Latino Caucus Foundation and Lost Boyz to do good for the people of Illinois.”
U .S. POSTAL SERVICE ISSUING GWEN IFILL BLACK HERITAGE FOREVER STAMP JAN. 30
The 43rd stamp in the Black Heritage series honors Gwen Ifill, one of the nation’s most esteemed journalists. The stamp art features a photo of Ifill taken in 2008 by photographer Robert Severi. Art director Derry Noyes designed the stamp.
Federal Appeals Court Reinstates NAACP Census Suit
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), Prince George’s County, Maryland, and other plaintiffs won an important appeals court ruling recently, which reinstates their federal suit challenging the federal government’s inadequate plans for conducting the 2020 Census after the district court erroneously dismissed it.
Cook County wants to make sure everyone is counted in census
With the Census count approaching, there is an initiative in Cook County to ensure hard-to-count populations are included. Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and the Cook County Board of Commissioners, appointed a commission which includes Marlon Everett, cardiovascular unit at Advocate Trinity Hospital; Patrice E. Ford, executive director of the Steans Family Foundation; and Barbara Lumpkin, interim president and CEO of the Chicago Urban League. The goal of the commission is to encourage participation and increase awareness of the 2020 Census.
Landmarks Illinois celebrates restoration of former civil rights leader’s home on Martin Luther King Day
Landmarks Illinois will celebrate the completion of an important restoration project at the National Historic Landmark, the Oscar Stanton De Priest Apartment Building in Bronzeville, at a community event on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, January 20, 2020.
Frédéric Fekkai Launches Clean Haircare Collection
A new year typically means cleaning up your diet, your fitness routine or your bank account. This year, make it about cleaning your hair, and in turn the environment. According to a press release, seventy-three percent of consumers are open to changing their habits in an effort to reduce their environmental impact. They just need more options.
Clean Haircare Collection Launched by Fekkai
A new year typically means cleaning up your diet, your fitness routine or your bank account. This year, make it about cleaning your hair, and in turn the environment. According to a press release, seventy-three percent of consumers are open to changing their habits in an effort to reduce their environmental impact. They just need more options.
GROUP BRINGS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TRAINING TO COUNTRY CLUB HILLS
Krimson Technology Group, LLC, is training residents in the South Suburbs in information technology with the hope that people will be exposed to lucrative STEM jobs.
Young Children Receiving Housing Vouchers Had Lower Hospital Spending Into Adulthood
Young children whose household received a housing voucher were admitted to the hospital fewer times and incurred lower hospital costs in the subsequent two decades than children whose households did not receive housing vouchers, according to a new study from researchers at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Wednesday, January 8
Walmart’s Ben Hasan Named Most Infl uential Diversity Star of 2019
Diversitystars.com recently announced that Ben Hasan has been honored as the Most Influential Diversity Star for 2019. Hasan is currently senior vice president and chief culture, diversity & inclusion officer at Walmart Inc. He began in his current role in July 2015.
Annual Breakfast commemorates life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther, King, Jr.
The Rainbow Push Coalition will host its 30th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Scholarship Breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon on Monday, Jan. 20, at the Hyatt Regency Chicago, 151 E. Wacker Drive.
HEALTHY EATING DISCUSSED BY TOP COOK COUNTY DOCTOR AT PARK MANOR CHURCH
A top, Cook County health official recently led a two-hour discussion at a Park Manor church about the importance of healthy eating and explained why he no longer eats meat of any kind as a vegan. Dr. Terry Mason, chief operating officer for the Cook County Department of Public Health, recalled how he would routinely eat a steak almost every day.
Reggae Artist, Safira Mono Targeted by VooDoo Community for Her Latest Single “Tunback Blow”
Reggae artiste Safira Mono is getting a lot of flak from several individuals in various countries including Jamaica, Haiti and Ghana following the release of her recent single “Tunback Blow,” produced by James Lord.
Beverly Resident, Army Veteran Earl Sean Simpson Celebrates 101th Birthday January 9, 2020
Chicago – Beverly resident, Earl Sean Simpson, is looking forward to a really special day, the celebration of his 101th birthday on January 9, 2020. Family, friends, neighbors and church members are even more excited to celebrate the life of their family patriarch, community leader and loyal church and choir member. A celebration with family, friends and church members will be held at home on January 11, 2020.
All Cultivation Centers In Illinois Are Now Approved To Grow For Adult Use
The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) has now approved all 21 cultivation centers to grow cannabis for adult use. The department has approved the three outstanding cultivating licenses authorized under state law.
The Black Women’s Health Imperative Unveils First-Of-Its-Kind Policy Agenda Addressing HIV/AIDS Epidemic Among Black Women
Th e Black Women’s Health Imperative (BWHI) recently released its national HIV/AIDS policy agenda on Black Women’s Health titled Th e HIV/AIDS Policy Agenda for Black Women
Workers in Majority of U.S. States See Minimum Wage Increases
According to payroll experts Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S., a total of 26 states and the District of Columbia will raise the minimum wage in 2020. In twenty two of those states, the increases were implemented by January 1.
VirMax, LLC Partners with Bethenny Frankel’s Skinnygirl to Launch New Line of Supplements for Women
According to a press release, healthier living for women is becoming more simplified and affordable thanks to the launch of a new line of Skinnygirl supplements available exclusively at Walgreens retail locations across the country.
Blow Dryers and Blockbusters Connect Cinema To Consumers
Wil Shelton, President and CEO of Wil Power Integrated Marketing, has learned how to use his network of over 100,000 African American-based hair salons and barbershops to spread awareness of many global brands around the country.
Where are Americans Moving?
North American Van Lines, Inc. has released its latest migration map, updated through 2019, showing where Americans have moved throughout the years.
With threat of spring flooding, state officials urge residents to consider flood insurance
Each year, millions of people around the world welcome the start of a new year by making personal resolutions. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), Illinois Department of Insurance (IDOI), Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and local emergency management agencies throughout Illinois are encouraging people to ‘Resolve to be Ready’ for emergencies in 2020.
Pritzker Administration Secures $40.2 Million Federal Preschool Development Grant
In line with Governor JB Pritzker’s vision of making Illinois the best state in the nation for families raising young children, the Pritzker administration recently announced it has secured $40.2 million in federal funding over the next three years to improve early childhood programs across Illinois.
MARCH WITH DR. MARTIN L. KING JR. AT DUSABLE MUSEUM EXHIBIT
An upcoming exhibit at the DuSable Museum of African American History, whose executive producer is Academy Award actress Viola Davis, will offer a virtual reality experience with Dr. Martin L. King Jr. and highlight his fight for equality.
MINIMUM WAGE WORKERS SEEKING OPPORTUNITIES IN CHICAGO
The state increased minimum wage on Jan. 1 for the first time in a decade, but that may not be enough to recruit and retain employees seeking entry-level jobs in Chicago where minimum wage is much higher.
PUBLIC HOUSING RESIDENTS PUSH BACK ON FEDERAL MARIJUANA BAN
Recreational marijuana use is now legal all over the state except at public housing developments and private residences whose tenants are Housing Choice Vouchers holders
Wednesday, January 1
A LOOK BACK AT CHICAGO AND THE ROLLERCOASTER YEAR OF 2019
As a new year begins this week, Chicago’s past was forever changed in 2019 by its politics, entertainment, education, and hometown businesses.
A Year In Review for the Hyde Park Community
For 2019, the Hyde Park community inched closer to someday becoming home to the Obama Presidential Library while the Museum of Science & Industry announced plans to rename itself and a local show store was named number one in Illinois.
A Year In Review for the Chatham Community
In 2019, a lot took place in Chatham, a black, middle-class community on the South Side, such as residents re-electing the incumbent alderman, experiencing longtime businesses shutting down, and gaining a nearby Metra station for commuters.
PRITZKER SIGNS PENSION CONSOLIDATION BILL INTO LAW
Springfield — A new law recently signed by Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker will consolidate 649 downstate and suburban police and firefighter pension funds into just two. Pritzker signed the measure, passed in the recent fall veto session, in Chicago and hailed it as an initiative 70 years in the making.
The World’s Most Inspiring People in 2019 - Eight Women in the Top 10
OOOM Magazine recently published its fourth annual OOOM 100: THE WORLD’S MOST INSPIRING PEOPLE list, compiled by an international jury. The results are remarkable: No less than eight spots in this year’s OOOM 100’s top 10 are claimed by women.
CHICAGO’S SOUTH SIDE ENDS 2019 WITH A BANG OF SURPRISES
The South Side of Chicago, whose population is predominately black, according to census data, had a surprising yet interesting year in 2019 with construction underway on historic buildings to an unexpected guilty plea by a popular alderman and a new, state-of-the art public high school built in one of the most violent neighborhoods in the city.
Mayor Lightfoot Appoints New Members to the Cultural Advisory Council of the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot recently introduced the new members of the local arts community to the Cultural Advisory Council of the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), including Council Chair Amina J. Dickerson and Vice Chair Alison Cuddy. The Mayor will submit these appointments for City Council approval this month.
DEA and FDA shut down 44 websites advertising illegal vaping cartridges
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently announced the seizure of 44 website domains offering to sell illicit vaping cartridges containing THC and other adulterated substances.
Unemployment Rate Falls to New Historical Low in November
The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) recently announced that the unemployment rate fell -0.1 percentage point to 3.8 percent, a new historical low, while nonfarm payrolls lost -17,200 jobs in November, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and released by IDES. The October monthly change in payrolls was revised from the preliminary report from +1,900 to +8,300 jobs.
South Suburban Life Was Good in 2019
A vibrant and strong economy could be why many south suburban villages made strides this past year with retail, commercial and residential housing developments as well as improving its economic and educational stances in the southlands.
A Streaming Solution for Subscription Fatigue
Family Features - Entertainment seekers have an almost overwhelming number of options available today when it comes to viewing television shows and movies. The rise in alternative entertainment options, such as streaming video services, has only increased the amount of choices.
Gig Economy Targeted to Grow Beyond $440 Billion by 2023
The Gig Economy had made quite a splash in recent years and according to recent reviews, it will continue to grow for the next several years… at least. Since the term “gig economy” became popularized in 2008-2009, task-based labor has evolved and has become a significant factor in the overall economy.
Getting Around Illinois provides latest winter road conditions
Now that winter is upon us, the Illinois Department of Transportation reminds travelers to visit and bookmark GettingAroundIllinois.com for continually updated information on road conditions. “GettingAroundIllinois.com site is a great resource for getting you the latest information to keep you and your family safe in your travels,” said Acting Illinois Transportation Secretary Omer Osman.