Jenny Craig Launches 2019 Campaign Featuring Successful Members
Jenny Craig, a leader in the weight loss industry, recently announced their 2019 ad campaign, which focuses on actual Jenny Craig members and weight loss experts, and their stories of finding health and wellness by using the program.
Timeline Theatre Company Purchases Uptown Property To Be Site for Its Future Home
TimeLine Theatre Company recently announced that it has completed the purchase of property located at 5033–5035 North Broadway Avenue in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood. The property, which encompasses a five-story, 45,120-square-foot warehouse building plus a vacant lot near the corner of Broadway and Argyle, is planned as the site of a renovated facility to house the theatre’s future operations and to support and expand its mission of presenting plays inspired by history that connect to today’s social and political issues.
LOOKING BACK ON 2018
Over the past year, the Citizen Newspaper has worked diligently to provide thought provoking news that uplifts the communities that we serve. As 2018 come to a close, we went through the archives to share some of this year's highlights.
BLACK ENTERPRISE Announces The 50 Best Companies For Diversity
BLACK ENTERPRISE, in partnership with The Executive Leadership Council, has released its listing of the "50 Best Companies for Diversity" as featured in the publication's November/December 2018 issue, which focuses on Diversity and Inclusion in corporate America.
National Calendar Fundraiser for Historically Black Colleges and Universities, (HBCUs) Features Prominent African Americans
You’ll never know where you’re going, unless you first know where you’ve been. With Black History month rapidly approaching, you can make 2019 an exploration of the richness of the African American community through, “Our History Today, An African American Journey.”
Coalition of African American Leaders (COAL) January Power Breakfast to Feature Iconic Criminal and Civil Attorney James D. Montgomery Sr.
The Coalition of African American Leaders (COAL) kicks off its 2019 Coalition Power Breakfast series by hosting attorney James D. Montgomery, Sr. The monthly breakfast will be held on Saturday, January 5, from 8:30AM until 11:00AM at BJ’s Market, 8734 S. Stony Island and is a platform to examine issues and important areas of focus relevant to business leaders and the African American community.
Illinois Tollway Launches ConstructionWorks Program
Illinois Tollway Board Chairman, Bob Schillerstrom, along with the Illinois Tollway executive director, Liz Gorman, recently announced that the agency’s new Construction- Works workforce training and careers program is ready to launch and will serve job seekers across Northern Illinois, including in Cook County.
Bill Bakho of BB Lifestyle is Bringing a Revolution in the Skin Care Industry with Organic CBD Oil
BB Lifestyle recently announced that it is bringing an organic revolution to the health and beauty industry with its growing range of CBD skin care products. The renowned skincare brand is also offering a wide range of dermatology grade luxury skincare products on its online store that are getting an overwhelming response around the world. Moreover, the award-winning Founder and President of the luxury skincare brand, Bill Bakho has shared several amazing secrets behind the phenomenal success of his company in a recent interview that reveal a lot of information on how his brand became one of the best in the increasingly competitive health and beauty industry worldwide.
Advocate South Suburban and Advocate Trinity Names New President
Following a nationwide search, Advocate South Suburban and Advocate Trinity Hospitals have recently named Rashard Johnson, a young African American man originally from South Florida, as their new president. Johnson has a high level of experience in overseeing multi-facility health networks and a strong passion for patient care.
Walmart Gives More Than $22 Million to Chicagoland Charities
As part of their mission to use their strengths to make a difference, Walmart and the Walmart Foundation recently announced they have donated more than $22 million in cash and in-kind contributions to non-profit organizations throughout Chicagoland during FY18. This amount is part of the more than $36.9 million donated to nonprofits statewide.
South Suburban College Opens New Art Exhibit Feature Mexican-Born Artist
The Art and Design Department of South Suburban College recently opened an art exhibition that features the artworks of Fermin Barbosa. The exhibit, called Un Paseo Por El Mercado, is on display on campus in the Lee E. Dulgar Gallery from now until Jan. 23.
Report: Veteran-Owned Small Businesses Face More Financing Challenges than Non-Veteran Small Businesses
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York and the U.S. Small Business Administration recently issued the report Financing their Future: Veteran Entrepreneurs and Capital Access. The report provides a comprehensive look at the state of entrepreneurship for military veterans, while presenting new small business credit data from the Federal Reserve Banks’ 2017 Small Business Credit Survey (SBCS).
South Suburban Nonprofit Supplies Food, Shelter and Clothing to 27 Communities
Together We Cope is a nonprofit organization headquartered in Tinley Park that serves 27 communities across Chicago’s Southland. The organization operates a food pantry and resale shop to assist south suburban residents along with providing counseling and referrals to empower residents and help them to maintain their independence.
Rainbow PUSH Presents Special Tribute To the Life and Legacy of Nancy Wilson
The Rainbow PUSH Coalition recently presented a special musical tribute to the life and legacy of the iconic, three-time Grammy-winning singer and freedom fighter, Nancy Wilson
West Side Community Reveals First-Ever Quality-of-Life Plan
A Quality-of-Life Plan was recently released for Chicago’s Austin neighborhood on the west side of the city. The plan was created through the collaboration of community residents, leaders, and stakeholders and it provides a comprehensive strategy to enhance the communities existing assets and create new opportunities that will improve the quality of life for people living and working in Austin.
The Silver Room Celebrates 21 Years of Service
For two decades, the Silver Room has been an iconic shopping destination in Chicago and is known for providing cultural experiences and community events, like the Silver Room block party. This year marks 21 years of operation for the business and to celebrate, Eric Williams, the owner, has hosted two parties and a pop-up shop.
GARY COMER YOUTH CENTER HOSTS TASTE OF COMER CULINARY EVENT
Middle school students from the Gary Comer Youth Center’s Seed to Table Cooking Club recently hosted their first Taste of Comer event. Students, families, community members, and local chefs all gathered at the event where they sampled and voted on dishes that were prepared by the middle schoolers.
Local Author Weaves Moral Themes and Examples of Diversity Into Children’s Books
Kenyatta Scott is the author of The Violet Series, a children’s book that follows the life of a young girl living in a African-American family. Within each book, Scott has very thoughtfully woven a moral lesson into the everyday happenings of Violet and her family with the intention of showing children that doing the right thing is fun.
Redeveloped Lincoln Mall WIll Not Include Big Box Stores
If you’re looking to shop at big box stores like Walmart, you won’t find them at the redeveloped Lincoln Mall in south suburban Matteson once it opens in 2019.
