Discover the Latest Men’s Fashion Trends at Clothes Make
Personalized clothes are one of the latest trends in men’s fashion. The company Clothes Make (CM) is cashing in on that trend by allowing men to design their own suits at a price they can afford. Men can personalize the collar style, cuffs, button material and fabric to create their own exclusive item(s).
Naya Rivera Becomes New Celebrity Brand Ambassador
Together, NIOXIN and Rivera will help give a voice to the 75% of Americans who are worried about losing their hair* and the 46% of Americans who think there is nothing they can do to prevent their hair from thinning.
Ice Box Derby Exposes Girls To Stem Related Careers
Commonwealth Edison Company (ComEd) is a unit of Chicago based Exelon Corporation (NYSE: EXC), and is the nation’s leading competitive energy provider with approximately 6.6 million customers.
U.S. Army Partners with National Society of Black Engineers for 43rd Annual Convention – “Engineering Your Foundation”
Recognizing the vital importance of developing our nation’s next generation of engineers, scientists and technical professionals, the U.S. Army continues its partnership with the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) for the sixth year. The partnership includes the Army’s participation at the NSBE Annual Convention March 29 – April 2 in Kansas City, Mo. as a member of the organization’s Board of Corporate Affiliates (BCA).
MAYOR EMANUEL AND THE FRENCH PASTRY SCHOOL ANNOUNCE FIRST-EVER “MAYOR’S CUP” CITYWIDE YOUTH CULINARY COMPETITION
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and The French Pastry School today announced the first-ever Mayor’s Cup Youth Pastry Competition, a mentoring and vocational opportunity that will engage high school students ages 14-19 from each of Chicago’s 50 wards. Beginning this spring, the city of Chicago will begin a unique partnership with the internationally renowned, French Pastry School of Kennedy-King College at City Colleges of Chicago (FPS).
Frank M. Zuccarelli wins the village of South Holland Community Humanitarian award
Thornton Township Supervisor Frank M. Zuccarelli said everyday he wakes up and tries to think of a way to make a difference in the lives of the community. Others have seen that dedication and recently gave him a prestigious honor.
Cook County to Participate in Earth Hour
Cook County will turn off its non-essential lights March 25 to commemorate Earth Hour and call attention to climate change.
FIGHTING CRIME WITH COMPASSION
A new anti-violence program focused around community trauma centers will aim to address the destructive effects of gun violence now that a measure co-sponsored by State Senator Jacqueline Collins has been signed into law.
STUDIO MOVIE GRILL CHATHAM HOSTS 6 WEEKS OF COMMUNITY EVENTS
Chatham’s resident first-run movie theater Studio Movie Grill (“SMG”), is celebrating the completion of its nearly $3 million recent remodel with a six-week lineup of special screenings and events.
Spring Essentials From the Stylist
It’s time to peel off those itchy wool sweaters, ladies, and jump into spring style with the ultimate guide to this year’s essentials from Celebrity Stylist Mark-Alan Harmon and the frugal fashionista shopping haven, Prime Outlets.
Unemployment Rates Increase in Most Metro Areas
The majority of Illinois’ metropolitan (metro) areas experienced increases in their over-the-year unemployment rate. Five of the metro areas had increases in nonfarm jobs, eight reported declines, and one was unchanged, according to preliminary data released recently by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES).
Stratton Backs Legislation to Encourage State to Invest in Woman and Minority Businesses
“Too often minority owned and woman-owned businesses have a more difficult time receiving a loan, or have to pay very high interest rates if they do,” Stratton said. “Ensuring that these businesses are able to receive their fair share of government contracts is both important and just. And these businesses are providing great services – someone just needs to give them an opportunity.”
Students Use Art to Fight for Social Justice
Color: A Painting Exhibition Against Hate features a group of young diverse college students from SFUAD who are using their art to fight for social justice.
SUMMIT HELPS STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY TIES
“The Woodlawn Community Summit and South East Chicago Commission (SECC) recently held their the Eighth Annual Woodlawn Community Summit, with a community-driven theme “What’s Going On.” The event was held on Saturday March 18, 2017, from 8 a.m. -12 p.m., at the University of Chicago School of Social Service Administration, 960 East 60th Street. With the goal to carve one path to a vibrant community, this summit brought together residents, stakeholders and planners with a united vision for the community.
‘IMAGINE ENGLEWOOD IF’ OFFERS A CHANCE TO GIVE BACK
“Imagine Englewood If ” presented its Growing Citizen Leaders program and held an interest meeting Mar. 13,2017 at 730 W. 69th st. The Growing Citizen Leaders Program (GCL) is a unique and life changing program devoted to providing a safe space for teens to interact with their peers, build an intentional community and engage in meaningful, issue-based environmental and social justice work.
STUDENTS EXPERIENCE HAMILTON THE MUSICAL
HAMILTON Education Program released “its third of 10 all-student matinee performances in 2017, which will provide 20,000 Chicago high school students the opportunity to experience the musical HAMILTON after having spent several weeks in their classrooms studying American history through a special integrated curriculum about Alexander Hamilton and the nation’s Founding Fathers
AT&T Celebrates the Power of Sisterhood with Luvvie Ajayi
Best known for her popular blog Awesomely Luvvie, Ajayi took part in a special dose of “real talk”. She discussed her compelling journey and the power of sisterhood and digital connections.
New Education and Training Movement Stakes Ground in the Windy City
CHICAT offers life-changing after-school arts and technology education for students and demand-driven innovative vocational training for adults. It focuses on the connection between art and technology, the power of connecting communities, and engaging and teaching in an inspirational and beautiful environment.
Twenty-Seven-Year- Old African-American Breaks New Ground
Freddie Figgers, an American inventor, self taught computer programmer, and entrepreneur, who operates his own cell phone company, Figgers Communications Inc., one of the nation’s fastest growing African-American-owned telecommunications firms.
