Nonprofit Providing Employment Resources Plans To Open New South Side Location
Skills for Chicagoland’s Future (Skills), a nonprofit organization working to connect unemployed and underemployed Chicagoans with sustainable job opportunities, recently announced plans to open a physical location on the south side of Chicago. The new location is set to open next year and the organization hopes that the expansion will remove some of the barriers that individuals face when it comes to accessing the resources that they provide
Parents Support Teachers Fighting for their Children
As the teacher’s strike lingers on this week many parents said they support the effort by Chicago Public Schools teachers and staff to insure their children have the necessary resources needed at their schools.
SOUTH SIDE MUSICIAN RELEASES SINGLE FOR UPCOMING EP SET TO DEBUT LATER THIS YEAR
Since his debut album in 2014, international singer and songwriter Matthew Benson, also known as Matt B, has made waves in Japan as an R&B artist and now he is ready to break into the US market. Benson, who lives in South Shore and who grew up in Chicago, recently hosted an event to release the first single of his upcoming album which is set to debut later this year.
Major Investment Will Help To Develop Resource Hub For Small Businesses And Nonprofits
Benefit Chicago recently announced that it would be making a $5 million investment in the Self-Help Ventures Fund as a way of supporting small businesses and nonprofits on the south and west sides of Chicago. The investment will in part support Seaway Bank as it transforms its headquarters in Chatham into a resource hub for the community.
Jury Awards $5.2 Million Against Walmart in EEOC Disability Discrimination Case
A jury has determined that Walmart violated federal law when it refused to accommodate the disabilities of a longtime employee, and awarded $5.2 million in damages, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced recently.
MBDA Awards NAIC Million Dollar Grant To Raise $1 Billion For Investment In Minority Entrepreneurs
The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) of the U.S. Department of Commerce and the National Association of Investment Companies (NAIC), the largest network of diverse-owned private equity firms and hedge funds, recently announced that MBDA has awarded NAIC a $1.4 million grant to support a project that will facilitate the aggregation and deployment of approximately $1 billion in growth capital into minority-owned businesses
Trunk Club Launches New Charitable Giving Platform in Partnership with Dress for Success and Career Gear
Trunk Club recently announced its new charitable platform, Trunk Club Cares, focused on improving job training and preparedness in local communities through partnerships with nonprofits Dress for Success and Career Gear.
Avon Transforms Its Beauty Offerings
New Avon, (“New Avon Company”) is putting a fresh face forward under the new ownership of parent company LG Household & Health Care, Ltd. While the iconic brand has a longstanding history of award-winning products, industry-leading innovation, and a network of 250,000 sales Representatives throughout North America, Avon will now have access to LG H&H’s world-class R&D capabilities in cosmetics, personal care, fragrance, hair care and packaging and design, allowing the brand to benefit from the cutting-edge technology and best-in-class quality of Korea’s leading consumer goods company.
SUBURBAN PEACE ALLIANCE HOSTS SUMMIT TO DISCUSS VIOLENCE IN THE SOUTHLAND REGION
The South Suburban Peace Alliance recently hosted the South Suburban Intervention Peace Summit on 1906 W. 174th St. in Hazel Crest. The purpose of the Summit was to inform residents on peace and safety plans for the south suburbs and to engage in open discussions about violence in the community and how it can be addressed by residents and grassroots organizers.
NAACP Mourns The Loss Of Civil Rights Icon, Congressman Elijah E. Cummings
The NAACP mourns the passing of Congressman Elijah E. Cummings, a resounding civil rights icon that prevailed in the face of adversity against all the odds.
FAMILY OWNED ITALIAN ICE AND GELATO COMPANY TO RELAUNCH IN SOUTH SUBURBS
Over 25 years ago, two south suburban families came together to create Zarlengo, Inc. and to establish Zarlengo’s as a family-owned and operated Italian ice and gelato company in Chicago Heights. Recently, Zarlengo’s announced it would be relaunching its business with a new building that was made possible through a tax incentive program
The William Everett Group Selected as 2020 Census Program Administrator
After a robust Request for Proposal (RFP) process, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has selected The William Everett Group, a certified African American-owned and woman-owned business enterprise, to provide program administration services for the County’s 2020 Census Complete Count outreach and communications program. Working closely with the Cook County Complete Count Commission and Bureau of Economic Development, the group will increase awareness, promote self-response, and improve the response rate in hard-to-count communities.
Illinois Department of Labor Releases Top 5 Safety Violations for Illinois Fire Departments
Worker safety is the primary mission of the Illinois Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), a division of the Illinois Department of Labor. Documenting dangers is one way to avoid them in the future. With that in mind, Illinois OSHA is releasing the Top 5 safety violations Illinois fire departments received in fiscal year 2019.
STATE REPRESENTATIVE HOSTS FINANCIAL AID COMPLETION NIGHT AT WEST SIDE HIGH SCHOOL
State Representative LaShawn Ford recently hosted a FAFSA Completion Night at Michele Clark Academic Prep Magnet High School, 5101 W. Harrison St., for students who are preparing to continue their education after graduating from high school and who need help navigating the federal financial aid process.
Organizations Illuminate the Need for Critical Afterschool Learning Opportunities By Lighting Up Billboards Nationwide
The Afterschool Alliance, the National League of Cities and the National Summer Learning Association, a coalition of afterschool supporters, recently joined with Clear Channel Outdoor to launch a campaign across more than 1,000 digital billboards nationwide encouraging city leaders and other stakeholders to turn the Lights On Afterschool.
ComEd Customers Enjoy Record-Setting Reliability this Summer
ComEd has avoided more than 13 million customer interruptions since 2012, due in part to smart grid and system improvements. The avoided outages have resulted in $2.4 billion in estimated savings to society. In addition to keeping energy flowing for residents, strong power reliability continues to help persuade businesses to expand in northern Illinois and Chicago. The GridWise Alliance recently recognized Illinois as the No. 2 state in the nation for its smart grid implementation.
Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center Foundation 10th Anniversary Gala Raises Funds for Life-Saving Programs
The Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center Foundation was founded in 2009 by Earl Dunlap, federal court transitional administrator, and Sharon Grant, executive director, JTDC Foundation. JTDC provides temporary secure housing for youth, from the age of 13 through 20 years, who are awaiting adjudication of their cases by the Juvenile Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County
