Spencer Leak, Sr. honored at St. Andrew Temple
Spencer Leak, Sr., president/CEO, A.R. Leak & Sons Funeral Home, was honored on September 24, 2017, during the “Faith and Friendly” Day at the St. Andrew Temple, 1743 W. Marquette.
CITY EXPANDS WHITNEY M. YOUNG JUNIOR LIBRARY FOR 2018
He continued to highlight that CPL plans to partner with local community initiatives to increase adult education and digital literacy, which is necessary in the 21st century.
WENDELL PHILLIPS’ FOOTBALL TEAM ATTENDS CHICAGO FOOTBALL CLASSIC
Wendell Phillips Wildcats Football team recently received enough equipment for their entire team from former star quarterback Peyton Manning and was able to attend the 20th Annual Chicago Football Classic at Soldier Field thanks to the Citizen Newspaper Group.
COMED PARTNERS WITH LATINO FASHION WEEK
“Fashion is clearly a very visual art and it makes it fun for the students so engineering doesn’t have to be boring,” Marquez said. “This lets students know how you can apply STEAM in a very fun way.”
VIM VIXEN Offers Fashion For Every Queen
“We are excited to use our experience to successfully venture into the world of e-comm. VIM VIXEN offers every fashion-forward female a destination to shop the latest trends at affordable prices 24/7.”
Department Heads Receive Above 2 Percent Raises in Glenwood
We do not have enough money in our budget to have raises for all of these people said Slaughter.
Frank M. Zuccarelli and Thornton Township Celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month
One of the main purposes of Thornton Township’s Human Relations Commission is to bring diverse programs and activities to our residents,” said Ernst Lamothe Jr., communications director for Thornton Township.
Power Profiler on Suzanne Shank
Prior to her financial services career, Shank was a Structural Engineer for General Dynamics, Electric Boat Division, working on noise mitigation projects. While there, she served as an interface with the United States Navy, assisting with negotiating contracts with General Dynamics’ top client.
Seniors get help with home repairs through city program
Nelson said the program serves seniors who are on fixed incomes or seniors who earn no more than 80 percent of a medium income.
TIF Analysis Finds almost $2 Billion in City Accounts
TIF Illumination Project is a volunteer program that was created in 2013 to explain to Chicago citizens how TIFs hurt their respective communities.
Wilson and Church Leaders Plan Fundraiser to Help Hurricane Victims
“This is what we do as Christians, citizens and clergymen to help the least of these,” Patterson said. “We must not forget that whatever God does, he does it for our good. Sometimes he does it to
PRECKWINKLE, HEALTH EXPERTS ADDRESS THE HEALTH AND ECONOMIC BENEFITS OF THE PENNY-PER-OUNCE TAX
The Sweetened Beverage Tax goes beyond sugar and sweetened drinks like soda pop. But the new tax applies to bottled and canned beverages, diet soda, ready-to drink sweetened coffees and teas and sports and energy drinks.
Respond Now Answers The Call By Assisting The Homeless And Hungry
On one of the coldest nights this past January, Respond Now worked to identify people who needed shelter and refuge from the cold.
Black Enterprise Publishes Exclusive Registry of African Americans on Corporate Boards
Black Enterprise’s report spotlights prominent African American directors including Ariel Investments L.L.C. Chairman and CEO John Rogers, who serves on the boards of McDonald’s and Exelon and James Bell, retired EVP, Corporate President, and CFO of Boeing, who serves on the board of JPMorgan Chase, Dow Chemical, and Apple.
Truth Hall Wins Festal Awards
“My passion to direct, never left. I just didn’t know how to get my next film done or where my next job was going to come from,” says the Writer/Director.
Local Hospital Throws Baby Shower for Expecting Mothers
The idea of a community baby shower arose after hospital staff learned the majority of expecting moms in the area either weren’t planning baby showers or never had them.
CONGRESSMAN DANNY K. DAVIS, LEADERS FOCUS ON COMBATING SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Davis said substance abuse is one of the biggest problems facing America today because there are so many people addicted to mind altering drugs.
Third World Press Foundation Celebrates 50 Years of Continuous Publishing
The celebration begins Saturday, September 30, with an intergenerational conversation between Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Ta-Nehisi; his father, former Black Panther Paul Coates, founder of Black Classics Press; and Madhubuti.
