SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFICIALS JOIN FORCES WITH HAZEL CREST MAYOR AND POLICE CHIEF TO BRING ATTENTION TO RASH OF VIOLENT CRIMES AROUND GRADE SCHOOL
Dean Barnett-School President of the Hazel Crest School District 152 ½ and District Superintendent Dr. Kenneth Spells- will be joined by community leaders, residents, Police officials and the Hazel Crest Mayor in publicly cautioning residents to take notice of children walking home from school amid recent reports of gun violence and other criminal acts.
Cook County Clerk Seeking Judges For April Municipal Elections
The Cook County Clerk’s Office is sending out a call to action to suburban residents who may be interested in working as an Election Judge for the upcoming April 4, 2023, Consolidated Municipal Election.
It's Time to Irrigate the Fallow Ground of Minority Media Ownership By Barbara Arnwine
I’ve fought for civil rights my entire career. In fact, in honor of my late mother, Vera Pearl Arnwine, I will tell you that my actual birth was amidst a fight for justice and equality to desegregate a White Hospital that refused to service the African-Americans in the nearby community
Megabus and Miller Transportation Partner to Expand Bus Service
Megabus, one of the largest bus companies in North America, is pleased to announce a new partnership with Miller Transportation, one of the largest transportation companies serving the mid-west. This partnership will allow for expanded service options for 56 cities including connecting Chicago with 23 cities, Detroit with 13 cities, Indianapolis with 32 cities, Louisville with 24 cities, Nashville with 7 cities and Memphis with 13 cities.
Meyers-Martin Fights for Illinoisans as Chair of Consumer Protection Committee
State Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin, D-Matteson, will continue to defend Illinois consumers as chair of the House Consumer Protection Committee.
KAI Enterprises and The UP Companies CEO Michael Kennedy, Jr. Named a 2023 St. Louis Titan 100
Michael Kennedy, Jr., CEO of KAI Enterprises and The UP Companies (UPCO), has the prestigious honor of being named a 2023 St. Louis Titan 100 – a program recognizing the area’s most accomplished C-level executives for their exceptional leadership, vision and passion.
Lakeside Alliance to host career fair on OPC site for high school students
The Learning with Lakeside Career Fair will be a great opportunity for young people to meet with representatives from trade unions, learn about pathways to careers in engineering, accounting, architecture and technology, and more, all on the site of the historic Obama Presidential Center project.
Disposing of Division, Not People and Places
As an organizer who’s spent much of my life fighting for civil rights and access to the ballot box, I reflect on the work and words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. often, not just around the federal holiday for his birthday.
In nod to MLK Day, Advocate Health Care supports community groups at Bulls game
n support of the Chicago Bulls’ MLK Legacy Honoree program, Advocate Health Care distributed grants totaling $30,000 to four Chicago organizations making a difference in health equity at the Bulls’ MLK Game today vs. the Golden State Warriors.
NEXT WEEK: School Choice Week in Illinois Brings Hope, and Support to Families
Schools, organizations, and individuals are planning 987 celebrations of educational opportunity this month as traditional public schools, public charter schools, public magnet schools, private schools, and home educators highlight their unique choices
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas sending more than $47 million in automatic refunds to homeowners
More than 53,000 property owners who overpaid their First Installment taxes last year will automatically get back more than $47 million in refunds starting this week.
WORLD-RENOWNED CHICAGO BORN COMEDIAN DAMON WILLIAMS SET TO CELEBRATE “THREE DECADES OF FUNNY”
ENTERTAINERS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE CREDIT WILLIAMS FOR THEIR RESPECTIVE SUCCESSFUL CAREERS THROUGOUT THE NATION. WILLIAMS EXPECTED TO BE HONORED BY THE CITY OF CHICAGO, COOK COUNTY AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS WITH PROCLAMATION & RESOLUTIONS ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 2023 TIME:6:00 PM CST (SHOW STARTS AT 8:00 PM) LOCATION: CITY WINERY - 1200 WEST RANDOLPH STREET CHICAGO, IL 60607
David's Bridal Announces Brand Partnership with Kristine Thompson of Trendy Curvy
David's Bridal, the nation's leading bridal and special occasion authority and popular fashion blogger, plus size influencer, and bride-to-be, Kristine Thompson of Trendy Curvy have teamed up in a branded partnership.
Black and Latinx Elected Officials Unite Against the Chaos Caused by Mayor Lightfoot
A coalition of elected officials from different levels of government representing predominantly Black and Latinx communities in Chicago united today to hold Mayor Lori Lightfoot accountable for the chaos and division she’s causing through her lack of leadership.
Civil rights lawyer Sherrilyn Ifill will headline MLK Commemoration
Scholar, author and civil rights lawyer Sherrilyn Ifill will headline Northwestern University’s 2023 MLK Dream Week with a keynote conversation at 5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 23, at Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, 50 Arts Circle Drive. The keynote event is free and open to the public. Reservations are required.
ComEd Launches New Assistance Programs to Help Families Working to Make Ends Meet
As local communities continue to face economic hardships, ComEd is stepping up with new and enhanced customer-assistance options that will make more customers aware of the help available, provide more grants to help with electric bills, and remove barriers customers sometimes face when accessing assistance options.
CSU President Scott Named in Who’s Who in Education by Chicago Crain’s Business
Chicago State University President Zaldwaynaka “Z” Scott, Esq. was named as one of Chicago’s Most Impactful People in Education by Crain’s Chicago’s 2023 Who’s Who list. Launched in 2017, Crain’s Chicago’s list is chosen by the outlet's editorial staff and features city leaders in arts and entertainment, education, government, finance, health care, real estate and more.
