Mobile maker labs bring computers and computer programming to digital deserts
Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced recently the extensive menu of interest-based activities that are available to young Chicagoans this summer.
Media Legend Cathy Hughes to Serve as Keynote Speaker at the Sixth Annual Women of Color Empowerment Conference
Cathy Hughes, founder and chairperson of Radio One, Inc., the largest African-American owned and operated broadcasting company in the nation, will be the luncheon keynote speaker for the Sixth Annual Women of Color Empowerment Conference (WOCEC).
ComEd Recruits More Than 250 Chicagoland Students for Summer Internships
ComEd launched its annual summer internship program recently, providing local teen students with opportunities to learn more about the energy industry through hands-on job training and career experience.
Armstrong Williams: Giving Back to the Industry He Loves
(NewsUSA) - There’s something to be said for the media gurus who immerse themselves in the whole industry.
D.O.M. Construction fails to report injury in latest of six failed inspections
CHICAGO ‒ As a 54-year-old worker, who fell more than 11 feet as he installed a roof joist, recovered from his injuries, federal inspectors investigating his fall in March, arrived two days later and found a coworker about 40 feet off the ground without proper fall protection.
ICC Holds Third Annual Supplier Diversity Policy Session
CHICAGO – The Illinois Commerce Commission hosted its third annual supplier diversity policy session recently with a focus on encouraging Illinois utilities to work with more diverse businesses, including those owned by minorities, women, and veterans. All five ICC Commissioners were in attendance, and Commissioners Miguel del Valle, Sherina Maye Edwards and John Rosales led the session.
Raising Healthier Kids Takes A Village
According to letsmove. gov, over the past three decades, childhood obesity rates in America have tripled, and today, nearly one in three children are overweight or obese.
New Procedures Implemented to Protect Taxpayers
Chicago – Cook County Assessor Joseph Berrios is applauding the re-apprehension of David Sipich, a former nonattorney private property tax representative.
Nominations Open For The Fifth Annual Women In Digital Next Generation Awards
L’Oreal USA recently announced its open call for nominations for the Women in Digital NEXT Generation Awards. Now entering its fifth year, L’Oreal USA created the program to support female entrepreneurs working in digital fields by providing them with the opportunity to launch and scale new technologies in partnership with L’Oreal USA brands.
Social Security Benefits Lose 23% of Buying Power Since 2000
Social Security beneficiaries have lost 23 percent of their buying power since 2000, according to the 2016 Survey of Senior Costs released recently by The Senior Citizens League (TSCL).
Tamera Mowry-Housley Encourages Parents to Reclaim Family Dinner Nights
As a busy working mom to two young children, Tamera Mowry-Housley, co-host of TV’s “The Real,” understands the daily challenge of juggling her time between home and work.
Tech Help Wanted
(Family Features) Smartphones, laptops, tablets, wireless, broadband or satellite connections — the amount of technology available to people today is astonishing.
RiRi Introduces Crush by Rihanna
Rihanna announces the debut of Crush by Rihanna, the second fragrance in her namesake RiRi collection.
My brother’s keepers
Data shows that boys and young men of color, regardless of socio-economic background, are disproportionately at risk throughout the journey from their youngest years to college and career.
Veteran political strategist Donna Brazile to give Keynote at 10th Annual Women’s Leadership Conference
The MGM Resorts Foundation is pleased to announce Donna Brazile as a keynote speaker at the 10th annual Women’s Leadership Conference.
Senior ComEd Executive Elected as First Vice Chairman of the American Association of Blacks in Energy
ComEd’s senior vice president of Strategy and Administration, Kevin Brookins was recently elected to serve as first vice chairman of the board of directors of the American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE).
LG Protects Unsuspecting Shoppers From Counterfeit TONE Bluetooth Stereo Headsets
A federal court granted a restraining order against 22 defendants, barring them from manufacturing, distributing and selling knock-offs of LG Electronics’ popular LG TONE Bluetooth headsets.
Big Changes for Billionaire Apps Mogul and Animation Legend Talking Tom
What Makes a Legend? According to Merriam-Webster’s definition, a legend is “a famous or important person who is known for doing something extremely well.”
Chicago student says Glenwood Academy saved his life
A student from Robbins, Illinois had little hope for his future before moving to the campus of an innovative, Sunday-Friday residential school called Glenwood Academy in the 3rd grade.
