Chicago Urban League Works to Combat High Youth Unemployment
Summer in Chicago means outdoor festivals, al fresco dining, roof top bars and loads of fun for the entire family. It also means more youth on the streets with no opportunity who become victims or perpetrators of crime.
Chicago State University Shifts Gears Makes Fundraising a Priority
In an effort to prioritize scholarship funds, Chicago State University’s (CSU) held its’ annual fundraiser gala, co-hosted by ABC 7 news anchor Karen Jordan and NBC 5 reporter Christian Farr which raised more than $12,000.00 for students majoring in education at the university.
New Center Improves Health Services for Residents
A very important component to a thriving community is the ability to access quality health care and services. The lack of preventative care and accessibility to doctors and hospitals are silencing members of the black community.
Illinois Service Federal Savings and Loan Acquired by Nduom Family
In 1994, there were 54 black-owned banks in this country, according the FDIC (Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation) and just 22 years later, there are only 21 remaining. These 21 banks have a total of $4.7 billion dollars in assets, but only count as 0.43 % of the $1.1 trillion in black buying power.
Chicago Teens Try Their Hands at Fashion, Jewelry Design, App-building and More
Nearly 1,200 youth and family members from 71 different zip codes registered for a free and unique opportunity held recently at Jones College Prep to sample summer programs offered by 30 Chicago City of Learning (CCOL) partner organizations.
Avon Announces Global Fragrance Partnership with Kenzo Takada
Avon Products, Inc. recently announced a new global partnership with internationally renowned designer Kenzo Takada.
Communities Rally to Save Lives From Prostate Cancer
To end a disease that takes the life of an American man every 20 minutes, Chicago joins 35+ communities across the nation in hosting the ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk.
Mobile Museum Informs Community About Civil Rights
The Martin Luther King Dream Team has created the first ever mobile museum about the civil rights movement in Indiana called the Freedom Bus.
Battle-of-the-Bands helps raise Nearly $20,000
Local Bands Battle to Raise Funds for Lurie Children's Hospital
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF HARVEY, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS
Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, May 31, 2016, at 6:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers of the Harvey City Hall, 15320 Broadway Avenue, in Harvey, Illinois.
Zip Lining Comes to Illinois
The Forest Preserves of Cook County wants residents and visitors to Go Ape this summer. Go Ape Treetop Adventure Course, an outdoor adventure company originating in the United Kingdom, the nation’s premier tree top adventure company, is bringing zip lining to Bemis Woods, located at 1100 West Ogden, in Westchester, just 15 miles west of the Chicago Loop.
Growing Popularity of Black Superheroes Creates Opportunities for Comic Book Investors
Marvel Comic’s Black Panther—the first black comic book superhero, born in the 1960s—made his big screen debut this past week in the much-anticipated movie, Captain America: Civil War.
SBA Competition to Award $3.95 Million for Small Business Startups
For the third year, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is launching a Growth Accelerator Fund competition for accelerators and other entrepreneurial ecosystem models to compete for monetary prizes of $50,000 each, totaling $3.95 million.
Radio Shack Surrenders Uncashed Rebates Worth $140,000
Radio Shack will surrender $140,000 in uncashed rebates owed to more than 5,000 Illinois residents, state Treasurer Michael Frerichs said in a released statement.
Florida Memorial University and National Black MBA Association® Forge Landmark Partnership
Florida Memorial University (FMU) the National Black MBA Association® (NBMBAA) recently entered into a groundbreaking agreement that will develop and strengthen career pathways for undergraduate and graduate business students.
Englewood student from Roosevelt University Wins social justice award
Psychology major Ashanti McCall believes there is no good story without a struggle, which is why her efforts as a Roosevelt University student have been geared toward helping others.
Former Chatham-Avalon Park President Inducted into The National Inventors Hall of Fame
The former President of the Chatham-Avalon Park Community Council, Dr. Welton I. Taylor, microbiologist, was recently inducted posthumously into the National Inventors Hall of Fame.
South Suburban teen Works to Change the World One Community at a Time
Glenwood resident Destiny, 17, is, in many ways, your typical teenager. The South Suburban senior is on her way to college and she’s making big strides right now in her community.
Seed grants for community-based initiatives seek to improve health
As part of the City’s ongoing work to engage and invest in neighborhoods, Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) recently announced the new Healthy Chicago Community Seed Grants, providing up to six seed grants for community-based initiatives to improve health and well-being.
