Illinois gears up for voting
Election season is upon us. And, while early voting began on Monday, March 2, the big day for Illinois voters is set for Tuesday, March 17.
Economic Development Spurred by Englewood Produce Store
A recent groundbreaking for a new produce store in Englewood kicked off a largely economic development plan for one corner location. A vacant lot currently stands at the corner of 63rd Street and Racine Avenue but will soon be occupied by a series of new developments expected to jump-start the community, contends Ald. Stephanie Coleman (16th), whose ward includes the site along with the West Englewood neighborhood.
Advocate South Suburban Hospital Hosts Name the Robot Contest
Hazel Crest, Illinois – Kindergarten through 12th grade students living and attending school in the south suburbs are invited to help Advocate South Suburban Hospital name its brand-new surgical robot used to assist physicians in performing minimally-invasive procedures.
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Commits $1 Million To Thurgood Marshall College Fund
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (“Southern Glazer’s”) recently announced that it has signed a $1 million agreement with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), a national organization dedicated to promoting educational excellence among students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs).
Chicago Area Project Celebrates 86 Years of Building Safe and Sustainable Communities
86 Years of Building Safe and Sustainable Communities was the theme of the Chicago Area Project (CAP) 86th Anniversary Celebration and Awards Reception held on February 20, 2020 at Malcolm X College in Chicago. The event was MCed by Radio Legend and CAP Board Member Richard Steele and co-hosted by TV Personality Merri Dee and Youth Representative Karlyn Boens. Attendees were welcomed by young CAP Youth Ambassadors and by Malcolm X President David Sanders
PARTNERSHIPS HELP CURB CRIME IN ROBBINS
The Village of Robbins has seen a decrease in crime throughout the last three years. Leaders point to upgrades in telecommunications and hiring of police personnel, as well as stronger policing strategies. Criminal homicide has decreased 29 percent, robbery has decreased 28 percent, burglary has decreased 5 percent and theft has decreased 26 percent, with an overall decrease in violent crime of 17 percent.
The 37th Annual Chicago Blues Festival in Millennium Park June 5–7
Experience Blues Music “in the Key of Chicago” at the 37th Annual Chicago Blues Festival happening Friday, June 5 to Sunday, June 7, in Millennium Park (201 E. Randolph St.) and Sunday, June 7, at Maxwell Street Market (800 S. Desplaines St.)
CANDIDATES FOR ILLINOIS 13TH SENATE DISTRICT PARTICIPATE IN FORUM
Indivisible Chicago South Side hosted a 13th District Candidate Forum that included Illinois State Senator Robert Peters and challenger Ken Thomas on Monday, March 2, at First Unitarian Church of Chicago, 5650 S. Woodlawn.
Clerk of Circuit Court Candidate wants to expand access to justice
Richard Boykin is probably best known for his opposition of the sweetened tax during is tenure as a Cook County Commissioner. Boykin is one of five candidates running for Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, to fill the position which was recently held by Dorothy Brown.
ALDERMAN AND PARK MANOR COMMUNITY SPLIT ON PROPOSED MARIJUANA FACILITY
A proposed marijuana facility in Park Manor, which would be located near an elementary school, has residents at odds with the alderman who said he supports the development.
FULL SERVICE GAS STATIONS WOULD RETURN UNDER PROPOSED STATE LAW
Not since the late 1970s has Chicago had a full-service gas station, but under proposed state legislation that would change next year.
City Of Chicago Grants $700K To Local Organizations To Boost Participation In The 2020 U.s. Census
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot recently announced $700,000 in grant funding for 32 community-based organizations to support the City’s efforts in educating and engaging residents about the upcoming 2020 U.S. Census.
Event at the South Shore Cultural Center Draws More Than 300 Diverse Businesses
The Illinois Tollway hosted a “Seize the Opportunity” information and networking event recently to highlight opportunities for diverse, minority and women-owned companies to make use of the agency’s business assistance and support resources and to learn how to successfully do business with the Tollway as well as other state agencies.
Antilynching Legislation keeps legacy of slain in forefront
Airicka Gordon-Taylor was emotional when she found out the Antilynching Legislation had been passed by the United States House of Representatives on Wednesday, Feb. 26.
VIRTUAL REALITY DR. KING EXHIBIT ON DISPLAY AT DUSABLE MUSEUM
The much-anticipated Dr. Martin L. King Jr. exhibit, The March, opened to the public last Thursday and will run until November at the DuSable Museum of African American History.
PUBLIC INPUT SOUGHT FOR SOUTH SHORE CORRIDOR STUDY
South Shore residents have until Wednesday, March 18, to submit public comment on the South Shore Corridor Study. The study, which includes East 75th and East 79th streets between Stony Island and the lakefront, is focused on housing, retail and transportation in the area.
MAYOR ANNOUNCES EXPANSION OF CHOOSE TO CHANGE
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, along with Interim Chicago Police Department Superintendent Charlie Beck, Chicago Public School CEO Dr. Janice Jackson, Dr. Sybil Madison, deputy mayor for education and human services, announced an expansion to the Choose to Change program at Wendell Phillips Academy High School, 244 E. Pershing Road
Raw Sugar Launches ‘Unfiltered by Raw Sugar’ Personal Care Collection
Raw Sugar Living has just launched a new brand extension, ‘Unfiltered’. Expanding their mission to promote clean and healthy living, Raw Sugar figured out how to provide an elevated in-home premium spa experience – affordably. Unfiltered is created with 95% naturally-derived ingredients plus botanicals – made with only the essentials.
Manhood Further Developed for Young Fathers By Dovetail Project
As a husband and father. Sheldon Smith said he has made it his mission in life to help young fathers become better men by providing them with parenting, financial literacy, educational, and life skills through his nonprofit organization.
