SOUTH SIDE TEEN NAMED YOUTH OF THE YEAR BY BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF CHICAGO
One Chicago teen, Joshua Houston from Beverly, was recently awarded the title of Youth of the Year by the Boys and Girls Clubs of Chicago. The Youth of the Year award is the highest local honor and recognizes a student’s outstanding leadership skills, commitment to service, and academic standing.
6-Year-Old Philanthropist Receives Congressional Recognition for Anti-Bullying Work
While most kindergartners spend their free time on play dates, one kindergarten philanthropist, Cavanaugh Bell is on a mission to spread positivity and change the world with his organization, Cool & Dope.
Synchrony Car Care Credit Card Expands Acceptance Categories to Cover Even More Auto-Related Needs
Synchrony (NYSE: SYF), a consumer financial services company, recently announced that Synchrony Car CareTM has increased its acceptance network of merchants more than tenfold to include more auto-related categories and locations. Cardholders will now have the ability to use this all-none solution at more than 500,000 locations across 25 categories including gas, auto parts and service, car washes, parking, ride sharing and more.
Outerknown Launches Women’s Collection
Outerknown, the sustainable lifestyle brand founded by Kelly Slater and John Moore, moves into spring 2019 with the launch of its first-ever women’s collection. In 2015, professional surfer Kelly Slater and creative director John Moore set out to create a brand that would disrupt the fashion landscape by making a true connection between sustainability and style.
Dozens Of New Jobs Coming To The West Side Thanks To New Construction
A groundbreaking ceremony was recently held to kick off the construction of a $5.4 million electrical equipment production facility just south of Interstate 290 in Chicago’s North Lawndale neighborhood. The new manufacturing facility will be owned and operated by the Will Group and will create 60 temporary construction jobs along with 48 permanent jobs in the community.
Former model making plans to expand restaurant
It’s been a little over a year since Nichelle Benford, a former model and ex-offender, opened a West Side restaurant and now she plans to open a second location possibly on the South Side.
Proposed cannabis farm aided by consulting firm
A startup business was able to secure $144 million in funding for a proposed hemp farm in the south suburbs thanks to a Homewood-Flossmoor entrepreneur and his Chicago consulting firm.
ILLINOIS LOTTERY LAUNCHES PLAYER EDUCATION CAMPAIGN
The campaign is comprised of social media posts, in-store messaging and paid advertising that drive players to new online content housed on the Lottery’s website, which features information about how games work, common myths about playing the lottery and practical tips for how to be smart when playing.
Bankers Life Study: Boomers are More Prepared for Death Than Life - And It’s Not Getting Better
Today’s baby boomers are more financially prepared for death than life, according to the latest research from the Bankers Life Center for a Secure Retirement®. The new study by the national insurance provider revealed that 81% of middle-income boomers have made at least one formal preparation for when they pass away, while only 32% have a plan for how they will receive care in retirement, should they need it.
MGM Resorts Celebrates Women’s History Month with Lioness Logo Transformation
MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) temporarily transforms the company’s iconic Leo the lion logo into Leona the lioness to recognize Women’s History Month, celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women all over the world throughout the month of March.
Local Entrepreneur Provides College Prep Services For Parents
Preparing for college is a difficult task for both parents and students. Tom Lewis, chief executive officer and founder of the Oink Group, said he knew from the young age of 13 that he wanted to be an entrepreneur and focus on helping parents prepare themselves to send their children to college.
AARP Launches ‘Stop Rx Greed’ Campaign Targeting High Prescription Drug Prices
AARP recently announced the launch of ‘Stop Rx Greed,’ a nationwide campaign aimed at lowering prescription drug prices. The goal of AARP’s sustained campaign is to help drive down drug prices for all Americans by advocating for a variety of legislative, executive, and regulatory actions at both the federal and state level.
FREE PROM DRESS GIVEAWAY FOR SOUTH SUBURBAN TEENS
Attending prom in high school is oftentimes referred to as a right of passage for teenagers, but for many struggling families, prom season can come with a great deal of financial stress.
DURING WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH, NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL ENCOURAGES EMPLOYERS TO LOOK AT INJURY RATES AMONG WOMEN IN THEIR WORKPLACES
National Safety Council analysis indicates that women are disproportionately impacted by certain safety issues – most notably nonfatal workplace violence, with 70 percent of all assault-related injuries involving days away from work occurring to females.
Despite Protests, City Council Approves Joint Public Safety Training Academy Project
After months of back and forth discussions, Chicago’s City Council recently voted to approve the $95 million Joint Public Safety Training Academy project which has been slated for construction in the city’s West Garfield Park neighborhood.
TransFORM Body Treatment wins 2019 NewBeauty Award
ALASTIN Skincare®, Inc., a specialty aesthetics company dedicated to developing and marketing innovative, clinically-tested physician-dispensed skin care products with patented TriHex Technology®, recently announced that the TransFORM Body Treatment has been awarded a 2019 NewBeauty Award in the innovations category.
34th Chicago Gospel Music Festival May 31 & June 1, 2019
Celebrating the great influence of the music genre born in this city more than 80 years ago, the Chicago Gospel Music Festival will present the top gospel artists in the country.
COMMUNITY TASK FORCES GIVE UPDATES ON PROGRESS AT QUALITY OF LIFE PLANNING MEETING
Teamwork Englewood, a local nonprofit organization, recently held a quarterly meeting to give residents and community stakeholders an update on the work that is being done in the neighborhood as a result of the Englewood Quality of Life Plan.
