Mayor Emanuel Announces Major Initiative to Further Drive Neighborhood Development
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced an initiative that will generate millions of dollars in new investment into underserved communities throughout Chicago. The proposal will reform existing ordinance to allow developers to obtain additional square-footage for construction projects in the downtown area in exchange for investments to support neighborhoods in need of jobs and economic growth.
Diet Coke Delights Fans Nationwide with Millions of Unique, Colorful Package Designs
For the first time ever, the great taste of Diet Coke will be available in millions of unique package designs with the launch of the Diet Coke IT’S MINE program. The innovative initiative, a continuation of the brand’s Get A Taste campaign, launches this month.
Madigan Announces Multistate Settlement with MoneyGram
Ill. Attorney General Lisa Madigan recently announced a settlement with Dallas-based MoneyGram Payment Systems Inc. resolving a multistate investigation that focused on complaints from consumers who used MoneyGram’s wire transfer service to send money to third parties involved in schemes to defraud consumers.
$1.25 Million Federal Grant Announced for Design of Grade Separation Project on 95th Street
U.S. Representative Bobby Rush (D-IL), U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Mark Kirk (R-IL), the Illinois Department of Transportation, and the City of Chicago today announced a $1.25 million federal railroad safety grant that will help cover the cost of design work for an important grade separation project on 95th Street in Chicago that is part of the CREATE Program.
Job Interview Success Tips
For recent grads and young professionals, first job interviews are a crash course in interpersonal skills, thinking on ones feet and the danger of homonyms. To ease the learning curve a bit, use these tips to take smart notes during your job interview, answer questions intelligently, schedule the second (or third) interview and, of course, land your perfect job.
Statement from Mayor Rahm Emanuel on the City’s Policy Regarding the Release of Evidence Related to Police-Involved Incidents
"Earlier today, the Task Force on Police Accountability recommended a new City policy on the release of evidence, including videos, in police-involved shootings and other serious incidents.
Rainbow Push Coalition Welcomes New, Dynamic COO, Rev. Dr. Mark Ellis
Rainbow PUSH Coalition, the historic and international human rights organization, founded by global civil rights icon, Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., welcomes a new, dynamic COO in Rev. Dr. Mark A. Ellis, a former corporate vice-president of a Fortune 500 company with more than 20 years of experience in sales, marketing and profit and loss management.
Chicago Area Marks Black History Month with Civil Rights Conference on Feb. 25-27
Roosevelt University and other area institutions and organizations will mark the history of the nation’s Black Freedom Movement and look at today’s continuing struggles against racial injustice and other inequalities during a Feb. 25-27 Black History Month conference.
Kanye West Begs Mark Zuckerberg for Help After Revealing $53 Million Debt
Rapper and fashion mogul Kanye West is raising eyebrows with his new efforts to raise money. West has a GoFundMe account and pitched a plea on Twitter to the founder of Facebook for help.
Tracy McGrady Joining ESPN as NBA Analyst
Former All-Star Tracy McGrady is joining ESPN as an analyst and will make regular appearances on its new daily NBA show.
Apply Now For 2016 Scholarships and Financial Aid at South Suburban College
The South Suburban College Foundation (SSCF) 2016 Scholarship Books and Applications are now available in the President’s Office (Room 2134), the Financial Aid Office (2355) and online at www.ssc.edu/foundation.
Fight over Ted Cruz's ballot eligibility moves to Chicago courtroom
The debate over whether Canadian-born Ted Cruz is eligible to be president is moving from the campaign trail to the courtroom.
Rev. Jesse Jackson, Opinion: Minority Voters Must Focus on What, Not Who
In South Carolina, African-Americans will constitute a majority of Democratic voters in the primary on Feb. 27. On March 1, Super Tuesday, people of color — blacks, Latinos, Asian-Americans — will constitute large portions of the voters. The press is focused on whom we want. But we would be far better off to be focused on what we want.
Chicagoland Employers to Hire Over 1,000 Unemployed and Underemployed in 2016
What do Chicagoans need? They need access to affordable healthcare and affordable housing. They need access to quality education from pre-school to college. They need to live in low crime neighborhoods so that their families can feel safe and sound and so that their property values can increase.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
The City of Harvey, Illinois is seeking proposals for DEMOLITION AND REMOVAL OF A BUILDING AND APPURTENANCES, DISCARDED BUILDING MATERIALS AND ASSORTED DEBRIS.
Controversial Ex-Wheaton College Prof to Speak at Free Chicago Event
Dr. Larycia Hawkins, who aroused national controversy this past December by wearing an Islamic headscarf as a form of Christian public witness at her Bible college teaching post, will speak publicly, Wednesday, February 24. Hawkins will be in conversation with Ahmed Rehab, the executive director of the Chicago office of the Council on American and Islamic Relations. The event is co-hosted by the Chicago Sunday Evening Club and the First United Methodist Church at Chicago Temple, and will be moderated by Chicago Sunday Evening Club executive director, Dr. David Dault. The event runs from 6 to 8 p.m. (Central) at the First United Methodist Church at Chicago Temple, 77 West Washington Street in the Chicago Loop.
Even Before Controversy, Blacks Cool to Oscars Telecast
The largest black audience for the Academy Awards over the last dozen years came in 2005, when Chris Rock was host and Jamie Foxx and Morgan Freeman won the top male acting awards.
Jackie Robinson West Parents Sue League, ESPN, Whistleblower
The parents of 13 members of the Chicago Little League team stripped last year of its 2014 U.S. championship are suing team officials, Little League Baseball, an ESPN sportscaster and the man who exposed the team’s residency violations.
Alert: ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Harvey School District 152, is accepting sealed bids for the Track Resurfacing at Brooks Middle School, located at 14741 Wallace Street, Harvey, Illinois 60426.
