Greencore Group appoints Anton Vincent as CEO of Greencore USA
Vincent joined the Group on July 9, 2018 and reports to Greencore Group CEO, Patrick Coveney. Vincent has over 20 years of leadership experience in the US food manufacturing industry and brings strong US food industry relationships to the Group. He joins Greencore from General Mills, where he most recently was the president of their $3 billion US Snacks division. Vincent began his career at General Mills in 1993, progressing through leadership roles including executive roles as President of the Frozen Frontier division and President of the Baking division.
A CUSTOM FRAME IS WHAT GREAT ARTWORK DEMANDS, ACCORDING TO THE WOODSHOP
“I was just filling a void when I first opened up. There was very little African or African American art available to the community, the community meaning Chicago and the United States. When I first started selling art every major city in the country didn’t have a serious brick and mortar art gallery displaying and selling African and African American Art,” said Lawrence D’Antignac, owner of The Woodshop.
The American Red Cross welcomes Parrish Ivy to the regional board of directors
“Parrish’s years of experience in the corporate sector and leadership skills add valuable perspective to our board of directors,” said Celena Roldán, chief executive officer of the American Red Cross of Chicago & Northern Illinois. “He is a great addition to our leadership team that serves the community through our humanitarian services and programs.”
The Youth of Englewood Lets Young People Explore Their Interests
The Englewood Panthers Dance Team recently performed at the Stop the Violence Ninja Showcase outside of the Daley Center in Downtown Chicago. This was the second performance for the dancers who formed their dance team while attending the Youth of Englewood summer program.
Black Fire Brigade Sends 30 Black Young Adults to EMT School
At the Black Fire Brigade’s grand opening in June, Lieutenant Quention Curtis, the organization’s president and founder, presented a check to send 10 young adults to EMT school. After his subsequent television and radio segments, the brigade’s phone and inbox were flooded with inquiries from young black adults interested in EMT training – and with donors wanting to help. As a result, the Black Fire Brigade is now providing $30,000 for tuition, books, and uniforms so that 30 students can train for certification.
Chicago Public Schools CEO Speaks at City Club
The City Club of Chicago recently hosted Janice Jackson, CEO of Chicago Public Schools (CPS), to give her outlook on the future of the school district. Jackson became the CEO in January and since then she has been working towards her goal of making CPS the best possible school system for its students.
Blind Barber Opens At Moxy Times Square
Moxy Times Square recently announced the opening of the newest outpost of Blind Barber, the NYC born barbershop and lounge, in their lobby. With locations in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago, this is the first hotel location for the barbershop-speakeasy and first permanent retail collaboration for the hotel. Blind Barber at Moxy Times Square is a four-chair destination for locals and guests alike, offering a lineup of unisex grooming services, products and cocktails
Clarity Clinic Makes Plans For A New Loop Location
The Clarity Clinic is a unique and fast-growing mental health facility that specializes in adult, pediatric, couples, and family psychotherapy, and psychiatry. Clarity Clinic is currently in the midst of opening a new location in the Loop that will offer their Clinical Psychiatry and Therapy services to even more Chicagoans.
NONPROFIT PROVIDES SUPPORT AND RESOURCES FOR SOUTHLAND BUSINESS COMMUNITY
In Chicago’s Southland region Chamber 57, a non-profit organization, has taken the initiative to promote and support the growth and development of local businesses in Matteson, Olympia Fields, Park Forest, University Park, and Richton Park. The organization works to keep the business community informed, engaged, and inspired through economic development, job training, and business development.
Local Bank Awards Scholarships To South Suburban Students
For over 50 years, Marquette Bank has been awarding college scholarships through their Marquette Bank Education Foundation. This year, 57 graduating seniors received scholarships of $2,500 each including students from Blue Island, Alsip, Posen, Crestwood, and Evergreen Park.
Black Girl Magic Mural Project Popping Up Around the South Side
The phrase Black Girl Magic can mean something different to everyone but currently for Chris Devins, a local muralist and urban planner, it is his inspiration and the theme of his most recent public art project on the south side of Chicago. Though the Black Girl Magic art project, Devins is hoping to showcase a different aspect of the African American community, compared to what is portrayed in mainstream media, and to inspire young girls in the community.
Founder of True Beauty Eagle Foundation Calls Herself a Life Journey Tour Guide For Youth
VaLaurie Humphrey went from college flunk-out to front office administrator, motivational speaker, mentor, and founder of the True Eagle Beauty foundation, a non-profit organization that provides programming and mentors to build self-esteem for Chicago’s youth. She has made a name for herself by sharing her story.
$8 million in down payment grants coming to Chicago Two Days only August 24th and 25th
Free NeighborhoodLIFT event in Chicago August 24–25 The free NeighborhoodLIFT event will be held Aug. 24 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Aug. 25 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the McCormick Convention Center, Grand Ballroom, South Building, level one located at 2301 S. King Dr., Chicago, Ill., 60616. To learn more about the eligibility requirements and documents needed to apply for a down payment assistance grant, visit www.nhschicago.org/lift. Participating homebuyers can obtain mortgage financing from any participating lender. Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago will determine eligibility and administer the down payment assistance grants.
VILLAGE OF MATTESON MAYOR SUCCESSFULLY LURES SAM’S CLUB BACK TO MATTESON
VILLAGE OF MATTESON MAYOR SUCCESSFULLY LURES SAM’S CLUB BACK TO MATTESON SAM’S CLUB AGREES TO DEVELOP AN ALL NEW DISTRIBUTION E-COMMERCE FULFILLMENT CENTER IN THE VILLAGE OF MATTESON COMPANY TO RETROFIT ITS EXISTING VACANT MATTESON STORE THIS WILL INCLUDE OVER 100 JOBS “MATTESON PROUDLY WELCOMES BACK SAM’S CLUB”
Reassessment Notices Mailed to Lake Township Taxpayers
Cook County Assessor Joseph Berrios has announced that reassessment notices have been mailed to close to 144,000 single-family and 4,000 condominium homeowners in Lake Township. Reassessment notices contain proposed values for property Tax Year 2018, which will be reflected on Second-Installment Tax Bills to be mailed and due in the summer of 2019. Property in Cook County is reassessed every three years (triennially). For all valuations in the 2018 Tax Year City Triennial Reassessment, the Cook County Assessor’s Office (CCAO) is using an improved assessment model that has met the longstanding goal of reducing regression. This results in the more accurate assessments of homes.
Reception Held For Rebranding of ISF Bank
The African American owned Illinois Service Federal Savings and Loan Association (ISF Bank) is a long time stakeholder in Chicago’s south side community and a recent reception in their main office, 4619 S. King Dr., celebrated the official rebranding of the financial institution as GN Bank.
Local Family-Owned Barbecue Joint Honors The Memory of Their Father
The Chatham barbecue house is planning to honor what would have been Mr. Lemons 90th birthday on Aug. 13 by offering a Mini JBL Special, the menu item that was created to commemorate Mr. Lemons.
PROTESTORS DISRUPTED LIFE ON THE NORTH SIDE DURING LAKE SHORE DRIVE SHUT DOWN
“We have some major objectives and demands. We want justice for police murder victims, economic investment for the south and west side, resources for black-led anti-violence initiatives, and we want to reopen and repurpose those 50 closed schools,” said Livingston.
100 high school students to be selected for all-expenses-paid mentoring experience of a lifetime
Applications are being accepted now through Oct. 31, 2018, for the Disney Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey and Essence magazine. This annual outside-the-classroom mentoring program is scheduled for March 21-24, 2019, at the Walt Disney Resort in Florida. The program helps 100 select high school students, ages 13-19, from across the United States jump-start their life goals and pursue their dreams.
