50% of Employees Won’t Return to Workplace Offices After Covid, TRANSEARCH Survey Finds
A new survey of American executives indicates 50% of employees will continue to work from home after the lockdown and businesses will shift their priorities to focus on being more agile and prepared for change.
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Inc. Welcomes Public Affairs Strategist and Marketing Leader as New President and CEO
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF) announced recently that Tonya Veasey, communications and marketing agency founder and CEO will lead the organization as its new president and chief executive officer.
IDOT awards $38 million for local planning grants
The Illinois Department of Transportation recently announced the award of 52 grants totaling more than $38 million to support the planning efforts of long-range transportation projects across the state. New criteria this year provides funding to create economic opportunity and enhance quality of life in disadvantaged communities.
Number of Juvenile Offenders In Residential Placement Drops
A biennial survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of the Census on behalf of the Office of Justice Programs’ Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention revealed that the number of juvenile offenders in residential placement facilities declined 59 percent between 1997 and 2017 from 105,055 to 43,580 according to a joint OJJDP and National Institute of Justice bulletin published recently.
Nearly 500 Small Businesses File Bankruptcy Using Increased Eligibility Limit Since February
New statistical table and analysis available on the American Banking Institute’s (ABI) SBRA Resources website show that 471 small businesses have elected to file for bankruptcy relief under new subchapter V to chapter 11 of the Code since it was enacted.
New program seeks to increase public art
A new program is aimed at increasing public art in neighborhoods on the South and West sides that also are part of Invest South/West.
Partnership provides a guaranteed pathway for nursing students
The University of Illinois at Chicago and the University of Illinois Springfield are announcing the creation of a joint undergraduate nursing curriculum that, for the first time, will guarantee a spot for incoming freshmen in UIC’s highly ranked nursing program.
PNC Commits More Than $1 Billion To Help End Systemic Racism
The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: PNC) recently announced a commitment of more than $1 billion to help end systemic racism and support economic empowerment of African Americans and low- and moderate-income communities.
ABC 7 CHICAGO TO HOST SEVENTH IN SERIES OF VIRTUAL TOWN HALLS, DO YOU HEAR ME? A DISCUSSION ABOUT RACE, MODERATED BY ABC 7 EYEWITNESS NEWS ANCHOR/REPORTER CHERYL BURTON
Virtual Town Hall Available Thursday, July 16 at 2 PM On ABC 7Chicago.com Will also exclusively stream live at ABC7’s Facebook Live and YouTube ABC 7’s connected TV Apps on Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV and Roku
Scam Warning: BBB investigates company failing to deliver products purchased online
The Better Business Bureau Serving Northern Indiana is warning consumers against doing business with PD Store/Parkson Dragon. BBB recently opened an investigation into the F-rated company based on multiple ScamTracker reports that orders were not being delivered, despite being paid for.
Congresswoman Kelly Introduced Expanding SNAP Options Act
Recently, Congresswoman Robin Kelly introduced the Expanding SNAP Options Act (H.R. 7535), companion legislation to S. 4202, introduced by Senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth on July 2nd. The legislation would establish a digital portal to assist farmers and small, local grocers to accept SNAP benefits. It would also create Technical Assistance Centers to accelerate adoption of online purchasing and use of the portal for smaller retailers, direct-to-consumer farmers, and farmers’ markets, and provide public information about which local vendors participate in SNAP online purchasing.
ABC 7 EYEWITNESS NEWS SPOTLIGHTS BLACK-OWNED BUSINESSES WITH LIVE, WEEK-LONG SERIES BEGINNING MONDAY, JULY 13 ON 11 AM NEWSCAST
ABC 7, Chicago’s Number One station for news, will present BLACK OWNED, a series of LIVE interviews spotlighting Chicagoland’s diverse Black-owned business community the week of July13-17 on the station’s 11 AM newscast. Anchor Terrell Brown will lead daily discussions with Black business owners representing businesses that include a theater group in Uptown, dentist in Woodlawn, syrup maker in South Holland, clothing designer in Merrillville, Indiana, and wine maker in South Shore. Terrell Brown and Tanja Babich anchor ABC 7 Eyewitness News in the Morning and at 11 AM. BLACK OWNED will be exclusively streamed live on abc7chicago.com and ABC 7’s connected TV Apps on Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV and Roku.
Black Women's Expo Partners with Illinois Census 2020 and Counting on Chicago Coalition to present #WEMATTER Virtual Webinar
– Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle will headline a panel discussion entitled #WeMatter! The Importance of the 2020 Census as part of the Black Women's Expo (BWe) partnership with Illinois Census 2020 and Counting on Chicago Coalition. The session, presented by Habilitative Systems Inc., takes place on Saturday, July 11, 2020, from 3:00 pm CT – 4:00 pm CT. This session will last for 45-minutes with a 15-minute Q&A.
IT’S GOING TO BE A WINNING SUMMER WITH THE ILLINOIS LOTTERY
The Illinois Lottery is bringing FUN to Illinoisans across the state with WinningSummer.com- its website is designed to provide prizes, inspiration, and ideas to help make the upcoming summer months memorable.
Walmart Shoppers Happy Chatham Store Will Reopen Following Looting Devastation
Many Walmart shoppers said they are happy that the big box retailer has decided to reopen all Chicago stores including one in Chatham despite it being damaged during a week of looting and vandalism last month.
Diaper Need: A Growing Problem During a Global Pandemic
Since the coronavirus pandemic began, people have been loading their pantries with household staples like toilet paper, paper towels, wipes, diapers and hand sanitizer. This panic buying — sometimes even hoarding — has depleted store shelves and disrupted supply chains. It’s also exacerbated a growing problem in the United States: diaper need.
BOUTIQUE FITNESS STUDIOS WANT CAPACITY EXPANSION
Gyms and fitness centers opened on Friday, June 27, as part of Illinois’ Reopening Phase 4. A collective of boutique fitness studio owners is asking Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker to expand the current capacity percentage from 25 to 75.
