Community Focus
The RoseRanch Grocery Store Narrows The Food Desert Gap On Far Southside
Six months ago the communities on 130th Street, with Altgeld-Murray Apartments on the East bordered by the Bishop Ford Expressway and on the West bordered by Indiana Avenue have a new Grocery Store in the middle of these two land marks called the RoseRanch Grocery Store.
A Local Family Gives Back To The Community Through Scholarship
Amy, Esther, Sandra and Lisa Kwarteng decided to honor their father Dr. Alex Kwarteng by establishing a foundation and awarding $10,000 in scholarships to students at Southland College Prep Charter High School in Richton Park, Ill.
Olympic Swimmer Advocates For Pool Access
May is Water Safety Month and Olympic swimmer Cullen Jones is using his platform to increase access to pools, swimming education and swimming participation.
STARR Community Services Provides Pathways to STEAM
STARR Community Services International has been preparing youth to get jobs that have the potential to raise household incomes since it began in 2020.
‘Justice of the Pies’ Is Thriving In Avalon Park
Maya-Camille Broussard started Justice of the Pies in 2015. While Broussard has an extensive history in the arts, everything she has done in her professional life as an artist has led to her being an entrepreneur in the culinary arts.
Chicago State University Introduces New Football Coach
Chicago State University has chosen Bobby Rome II as the head coach of its football team. The announcement was made in mid-April during a press conference. Rome comes from Florida Memorial University and is a former professional athlete.
Local Woman Helps Dress Teenage Girls for Prom
Contessa Houston has always been fashionable. She opened Lure Boutique 10 years ago after looking for a unique pair of shoes and matching handbag to wear for Easter Sunday Service. Now, Houston is paying it forward by collecting prom dresses and hosting a giveaway and expo where young women can get dresses, hair and makeup tips and learn about job and scholarship opportunities.
Brown Sugar Bakery Brings the Love
Stephanie Hart, owner of the Brown Sugar Bakery, bakes cakes that reminds people of their loved ones. Her Caramel, Red Velvet, German Dark Chocolate and Pineapple Coconut Cakes reference a nostalgia for people who come into her Chatham store, and those who order her cakes to have them shipped across the country.
Mother-Daughter Prom in Honor of Fallen Officer Areanah M. Preston
The Peace for Preston Foundation is proud to announce a special Mother-Daughter Prom in honor of fallen officer Areanah M. Preston. This heartwarming event will take place on April 1, 2025, from 1 PM to 4 PM at the Martinique Banquet Hall, located at 8200 S Cicero Ave, Burbank, IL 60459.
Clinician Wants People To Educate Themselves About STI’s And HIV
Tammy Rutledge always loved serving people. Growing up, serving people was part of her ministry at church and in her community. In College, Rutledge became a member of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., and continued serving people by doing community service as part of the organization, serving the elderly and visiting children’s hospitals, as well as raising and distributing funds to stop domestic violence.
New Artificial Intelligence Tool Can Help Job Seekers
A new tool from Google can assist people who are looking for job opportunities. Career Dream is a Google Artificial Intelligence (AI) experiment that was recently launched. It can help people create a professional story, explore new job possibilities and help with cover letters, resumes and prepare users for job interviews.
ILLINOIS STATE REPRESENTATIVE DEBBIE MEYERS-MARTIN RESCINDS HER POLITICAL ENDORSEMENT OF 5TH WARD ALDERMANIC CANDIDATE
Debbie Meyers-Martin- Illinois State Representative of 38th Legislative District- is announcing a change in her endorsement in the race for 5th Ward Alderman in Country Club Hills, Illinois.
Property Tax Exemptions Are Available For Eligible Homeowners
Homeowners are encouraged to apply for property tax savings that are available for the 2024 tax year. There are eight tax exemptions those who qualify can take advantage of: The Homeowner, Senior, Veterans with Disabilities, “Senior Freeze,” Returning Veterans, Longtime Homeowner, Home Improvement and Persons with Disabilities exemptions.
Free Test Prep Program Available To Public University Students
College students who attend public universities can take advantage of a new free test prep program. The Prepare for Illinois’ Future Program provides free test prep to college students in more than 40 courses, including licensing exams – real estate and insurance – and graduate level programs – GRE, LSAT, MCAT and GMAT. The program is available through a partnership with the State of Illinois, the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) and Kaplan.
