Skills for Chicagoland’s Future Celebrates Five Years
Skills recently announced the results of a two-year independent study, which quantified Skills’ long-term economic impact on job seekers and tracked their like earnings and employment status.
Entrepreneurial program launches in December
“It’s hard enough to be an entrepreneur, but it becomes that [much] more difficult when you don’t have relevant support,” she said. “So, in January 2017, I woke up in the middle of the night with an idea to begin a program focused on women of color.”
Testimony heard on diversity goals for public pension funds
State Senator Kwame Raoul, (District 13th) and the Special Committee on Pension Investments recently reviewed Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) progress to increase diversity among emerging minority investment firms.
NNPA Second Vice Chairman Bernal E. Smith II Dies
We were looking forward to implementing some of those concepts through NNPA as we worked to strengthen and advance the Black Press.
The Former Reese Hospital, Revitalized as the Burnham Lakefront
The former Reese hospital property will soon be re-transformed into the Burnham Lakefront site, which will serve as a catalyst for growth in neighborhoods like South Shore, Jackson Park, Bronzeville, Hyde Park and others.
Veterans thriving as small business owners, according to Allstate/USA Today Small Business Barometer
The U.S. Small Business Administration’s O©ce of Veterans Business Development says there is approximately one veteran-owned firm for every 10 veterans; veterans are 45 percent more likely than nonveterans to be self-employed; and more than one-third of veteran business owners say that while on active duty, they learned skills that directly transfer to the business world.
Solar Powered Fashion
The ComEd Solar Spotlight program connected ComEd engineers and students throughout Chicagoland area in a two day immersion through live, hands-on solar demonstrations.
Mariano's Bronzeville Location To Celebrate its One Year Anniversary!
Come out Saturday and Sunday, October 28th and 29th to Mariano's Bronzeville locations at 3857 South King Drive in Chicago,IL from 12:00 noon until 4:00 p.m.
Senator Tammy Duckworth Meets with South Shore Chamber of Commerce
U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) recently met with the South Shore Chamber of Commerce and local business owners to hear their concerns on small businesses resources and discussed her future legislative priorities.
Partnering 4Health Combats Chronic Diseases in Urban Areas
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provided funding to five national organizations from 2014- 2017, to combat chronic diseases in 94 urban and rural communities and helped 20 million people receive nutritious foods, physical activity and live in smoke-free environments.
Obama Foundation Announces Civic Summit
The Obama Foundation recently announced that it will invite 500 civic leaders from Chicago, the United States and across the world, to the upcoming Obama Foundation Summit on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1.
Weight Loss Tips to Fit into Your Favorite Jeans
More than three in five American women (62 percent) own jeans that no longer fit them, according to a new survey conducted on behalf of Nutrisystem by Harris Poll. And on average, they say they would have to lose 16.8 lbs. in order to fit into their favorite pair.
Maggie Brown Entertained Guest At Third World Press Foundation 150th Celebration
The weeklong celebration commemorated the oldest continuously-publishing independent Black press in the United States that’s headquartered on the SouthSide of Chicago.
S.T.E.M. careers promoted around Chicago
Commissioner Steele also recently facilitated two workshop discussions at the Field Museum for the 2nd Annual Green Team Summit sponsored by Faith in Place, a non-profit organization empowering Illinois residents of all faiths to be leaders in caring for the Earth. The workshops examined the Energy & Climate Change, Sustainable Food & Land Use, Water Preservation, and Advocacy programs of Faith in Place designed to address climate justice in Illinois.
Senator Robin Kelly Hosts Annual Hiring Event
Congresswoman Robin Kelly will host her 5th Annual Hiring Event for jobseekers in the 2nd Congressional District on Oct. 27, from 9 a.m. to noon, in the gymnasium of South Suburban College, located 15800 State St., South Holland.
“REWRITING HISTORY: PAPER GOWNS AND PHOTOGRAPHS” TO OPEN AT THE DUSABLE MUSEUM
The DuSable Museum of African American History is pleased to present a new exhibition by art photographer, Fabiola Jean-Louis titled, Rewriting History: Paper Gowns and Photographs.
NEVER TOO TOUGH TO WEAR PINK
Thornton Fractional North High School not only gave thanks to its Senior high school students, but also showed unity with Thornton Township in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Apostolic Faith Church to Open New Bronzeville Complex
The space has been designed to support myriad programs and services that help to improve the quality of life for Chicago residents. In addition to the worship facility, the new complex will include a youth multi-purpose center, an administrative annex with classrooms for education and a space for young people and families that will serve as a safe haven.
ROZ VARON, ABC7/CHICAGO’S AWARD-WINNING TRAFFIC REPORTER TO DISCUSS HER FIRST BOOK AT THE DUSABLE MUSEUM
While all appears sunny and carefree in the book, we also learn that Varon is a more than 10-year metastatic Breast Cancer survivor.
