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.

Safi Kilima Tanzanite Partners With 831 MINHLE At New York Fashion Week

Safi Kilima Tanzanite Brand Director Alison Finkler said, “The rise in notoriety of the tanzanite stone in recent years has made jewelry featuring tanzanite stones a fashion forward must have

PULLMAN PORTER MUSEUM PART OF THE NATIONWIDE MUSEUM DAY LIVE EVENT!

The museum is hoping to find and document 20,000 living descendants of the men and women who worked on the railroad between 1869 and 1969 during the golden era of railroad travel.

THE DUNGEON OF DOOM: CHICAGO & MILWAUKEE’S ONLY 60 MINUTE WALK THRU HAUNT

Screaming, Shouting and Laughter for all who are willing to experience their worst nightmares of loom. Just in time for Halloween, the Dungeon of Doom has amped-up their technology, theatrics, special effects and killer team to inflict an hour of horror and terror as attendees travel through 42,000 square feet of pure chaos. With new and improved attractions and a chance to be buried alive, this is the place where nightmares loom.

Zerina Akers, Fashion Stylist to the Stars Shares Top Beauty & Fashion Solves and Happiness

For Akers, fashion is not only about luxury; it’s about inspiring her clients to express their authentic selves.

Mexican Patriotic Club Kicks-off Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration with parade

Vargas, President of the organization said, “The parade was well attended and had lots of volunteers.” She also said, “She liked to thank State Senator Donne Trotter (IL 17th Senatorial District), State Representative Marcus C. Evans Jr. (IL 33rd Representative District), Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL 2nd Congressional District), and several aldermen for their support.” According to Vargas, State Senator Trotter handed out candy to the children along the parade route.