Pritzker issues marijuana pardons, State Police clear eligible arrest records
Gov. JB Pritzker issued 9,219 pardons for low-level marijuana convictions recently while announcing the Illinois State Police had expunged all eligible records at the state level for marijuana related arrests.
Attorney General Kwame Raoul Urges Illinois Residents To Be Alert For COVID-19 Vaccine Scams
Attorney General Kwame Raoul recently urged residents throughout Illinois to be on alert for scams related to the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine.
CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT RECEIVES $10K
Christmas in the Wards and Chicago Football Classic each awarded Chicago Park District $5,000 for programs that focus on children during an event at Soldier Field.
Six Workforce Trends to Watch in 2021
The Center for State and Local Government Excellence (SLGE) helps local and state governments become knowledgeable and competitive employers so they can attract and retain a talented and committed workforce.
HALSEY SET TO LAUNCH about-face Make-u(p) without rules
Created by multimedia, award-winning artist and bestselling author Halsey, about-face is a multidimensional color beauty brand which is set to launch direct-to-consumer via www.aboutface.com on January 25, 2021.
COMMUNITY ACTIVIST USES INSTINCTS TO CREATE INITIATIVES
Jahmal Cole has been dedicated to making a difference in the community with his organization My Block, My Hood, My City. As founder and CEO, Cole is intrinsically motivated to improve the quality of life for the block clubs of Chicago.
Dr. Anthony Fauci to Speak at University of Chicago on March 4
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) at the National Institutes of Health will join the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy on March 4 for a conversation hosted by its dean, Katherine Baicker, who will award Dr. Fauci the 2020 Harris Dean’s Award.
New survey finds 70% of consumers improved home during COVID-19, more than half used smart devices
A new study released recently by Xiaomi, a global leader in smart devices, found that since March 2020, 70% of consumers have reported making changes in their living environment due to spending more time at home during the pandemic, and more than half (51%) have reported purchasing at least one smart device during that period.
Domestic violence survivor creates app
The National Domestic Violence Hotline began collecting data on the impact of COVID-19 on domestic violence victims and survivors in March 2020.
Research shows that charter schools are improving student achievement
Political interests, teachers unions and legislators are thwarting new and existing charter schools, and parents and students must use every available tool to fight back, argues a new research brief released recently by the Pacific Research Institute, a California-based, nonpartisan think tank.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER CREATES MOTIVATIONAL CLOTHING LINE
Monique Atkins created Deeply Rooted ’07 as a way to help the community, with a focus on disadvantaged youth and families. She said everybody is rooted within their own culture and she wanted to express that through her brand.
INSURRECTION FOLLOWS CONTINUUM OF CONFLICT
On Wednesday, Jan. 6, after a speech by Donald Trump at the March to Save America Rally, insurrectionists stormed the United States Capitol. Elected officials have detailed their experiences from that day, a day in which Congress was in session to certify the election of Joe Biden as President of the United States. Weeks later, people are still trying to make sense of what happened and to understand what led to it.
HUNDREDS GATHERED THIS PAST MONDAY TO WITNESS 102 YEAR OLD WOMAN RECEIVE THE DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Catherine lived through the Great Depression of 1929-1933. The Depression was no fun. They hardly had food to eat and searched the fields looking for something, anything to eat. The sun was hot and scorched the vegetables and fruit. Somehow, they always had something to eat, whether they liked it or not. They didn’t have a radio, television, running water or indoor plumbing.
Comcast RISE Awards More Than 50 Small Black-Owned Chicago-Area Businesses with Marketing and Technology Resources
Comcast today announced more than 50 Black-owned small businesses in the Chicago area have been selected among the first round of Comcast RISE award recipients. The Chicago-area recipients are among more than 700 businesses nationally that will receive consulting, media and creative production services from Effectv, the advertising sales division of Comcast Cable, or technology upgrades from Comcast Business, based on their specific needs.
HEALTH JOURNEY CAUSES WOMAN TO INSPIRE OTHERS
AnDrea Lyn Dixon’s health journey inspired her to help others to choose healthier options. Now, she has created the Eat Your Veggies Box, full of quality produce that people can have delivered to their homes.
Almost 9 Million Blacks Ready To Take the COVID Vaccine
A new study conducted by BlackDoctor.org (BDO), the leading health and wellness site for Black Americans with over 20 million monthly reach, shows that approximately 8.7 million Blacks are now more receptive to taking the COVID vaccine, and the hardline stance of vaccine hesitancy is decreasing substantially.
Illinois State Black Chamber of Commerce Conference A Huge Success
The Illinois State Black Chamber of Commerce (ILBCC) hosted two days of insightful symposiums and impactful workshops during its annual convention, themed “Surviving the Pandemics Virtual State Convention.” While the current climate has forced most organizations to scale down operations considerably, the Chamber has been able to continue providing services and fulfilling many of its 2020 initiatives.
