Englewood High School Remains Open With No Students
This fall, Chicago Public Schools opened Englewood STEM High School to replace four nearby high schools including John Hope College Prep High School, which currently has no students enrolled.
Jewelry inspired by iconic characters and symbols from the Harry Potter films now on sale
In partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products, Pandora introduces a capsule collection of 12 hand-finished products, including charms, pendants and a bracelet inspired by iconic characters and symbols from the Harry Potter films
Tyler Perry Headlines T.D. Jakes’ International Leadership Summit
Tyler Perry will be a headline speaker at T.D. Jakes’ International Leadership Summit next spring, a conference for visionaries, entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs and leaders to discover how to sharpen their intellectual curiosity to become intentional, game-changing leaders.
Community Activist Needs Help Burying White Sox Fan
Aft er taking a lifelong Chicago White Sox fan to his first ball game at Guarantee Rate Field in August to celebrate his 112th birthday, Andrew Holmes now finds himself raising money to bury perhaps the oldest U.S. citizen.
Big Debates Going on with CPS Students
A little known after-school program at Chicago Public Schools not only aims to help students develop critical thinking skills, but to also support their academic, career and leadership abilities. It’s not often you hear about debate teams at urban public schools but Toinette Gunn, executive director of Chicago Debates (CD), said since taking the helm of the nonprofit in 2018, she has been working hard to change that perception.
Illinois Supreme Court strikes down social media ban for sex offenders
Illinois’ highest court ruled recently that it is unconstitutional to ban convicted sex offenders from social media sites.
Ross University School of Medicine and Oakwood University partner to increase physician diversity in the US
African Americans make up only six percent of U.S. physicians. With the goal of driving diversity among U.S. physicians, Oakwood University and Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM) recently announced a new agreement to help more African Americans attend medical school.
The Legendary Clark Sisters’ New Single, “Victory”, Available Now on Apple Music
Karew Entertainment in partnership with Motown Gospel recently announced the newest single, “Victory”, from the legendary gospel group, The Clark Sisters, available now on Apple Music. The song was written by group member Karen Clark Sheard and her son J. Drew Sheard (who also produced it).
Walker & Company Brands Appoints Tia Cummings as New Vice President of Marketing
Walker & Company Brands (makers of Bevel and Form Beauty), a Procter & Gamble company, recently announced that Tia Cummings has joined their leadership team as Vice President of Marketing.
CVS IS LATEST AUBURN GRESHAM RETAILER TO SHUT DOWN
A longtime retail tenant in Auburn Gresham will shut down come January 2020 making it the third major business to do so in the past year. BJ’s Market & Bakery at 1156 W. 79th St. closed nearly a year ago and Bank of America closed 16 Chicago branches in July including one at 7900 S. Halsted St. Now CVS Pharmacy, 7858 S. Halsted St., will close on Jan. 10 along with another CVS store at 4777 N. Milwaukee Ave. due to poor, financial performance. After both closures, CVS will have 50 stores remaining in Chicago, according to Mike DeAngelis, a spokesman for CVS Health.
HYDE PARK SHOE STORE SNAGS TOP RANKING
A black-owned shoe store in Hyde Park recently won top honors as the number one independent retail shoe store in Illinois and ranked 13 nationally.
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Will Adopt All Recommendations in Audit of Hotline
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) will adopt all recommendations from an audit of the agency’s Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline, and has already started efforts to address key recommendations, particularly increasing staffing and upgrading technology.
Shuttered South Side Park Could Reopen Soon
A Far South Side park that closed more than seven years ago could soon reopen for youth to use during the winter break from school.
FRESHMAN STATE LEGISLATOR HOPES NEW LAW WILL RESULT IN GREATER PARITY
In her first year in office, state Representative Debbie Meyers-Martin (38th) helped pass legislation Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed into law in July that is aimed at preventing workplace discrimination as it pertains to salaries.
Grammy Winner Smokie Norful Joins Musical Tribute to Bishop Horace E. Smith
Reverend W.R. “Smokie” Norful joins a stellar lineup of gospel artists and singers who will help celebrate the 70th birthday of Bishop Horace E. Smith, Pastor of Apostolic Faith Church, on Saturday, December 7, beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Marriott Marquis Hotel, 2121 S. Prairie Avenue.
New State Law Set To Take Effect While ACLU Lobbies For Change
The Illinois Cannabis Regulation & Tax Act of 2019 that Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed into law on June 25 takes effect on Jan. 1, 2020 and will allow individuals age 21-years-old and up to purchase and use marijuana for recreational purposes.
Pappas: Download your property tax bill due March 3rd
Pappas: Download your property tax bill due March 3rd at cookcountytreasurer.com if you want to pay this year
Virtue® Hair Care Announces “Charlie’s Angels” Campaign to Benefit She’s the First
Biotech hair care brand Virtue® has teamed up with “Charlie’s Angels” writer, director, producer, and actress Elizabeth Banks to launch a campaign with purpose to benefit She’s the First, a non-profit organization dedicated to fighting gender inequality through education. The initiative was announced on Instagram recently with an inaugural post by Banks, featuring celebrity hairstylist and Virtue Creative Director, Adir Abergel.
RETIRED CHICAGO POLICE OFFICER PROVIDES MEDICAL ASSISTANCE TO THE POOR
When DeWayne Mason joined the Chicago Police Department in 1997, he swore to “protect and serve” his community, and even though he retired two years ago, he continues to help people as a volunteer for a South Side nonprofit organization.
