Community Focus
HONORING OFFICER TIMOTHY JONES AS HE UNDERGOES REHAB
Police Officer Timothy Jones is a 25-year-old man whose commitment to serving the Park Forest community led him to meet the needs of several residents. But it all came to a halt when Jones was shot multiple times by an armed suspect in March 2016.
BUILDING LOCALLY: Community Resources help Businesses Grow
Sweet Beginnings plans to hire more than 300 North Lawndale residents over the next five years.
MUSIC FAMILY HONORS JAZZ LEGEND PHIL COHRAN
Jazz Legend Phil Cohran died at the age of 90 years old on June 28, 2017, but the musical impact that he began in the neighborhood of Bronzeville and left to the world will always be remembered by his family, friends and band-members.
RISE UP
Through ‘Rise Up’, four young teens from the South Side of Chicago had the opportunity to create a film and share their personal stories on how they have witnessed loved ones become victims of violence in Chicago.
SOUTH SUBURBAN COLLEGE OFFERING SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY ASSISTANT DEGREE
South Suburban College prepares graduates of the SPA program to become eligible for licensure with the State of Illinois
STUDENTS SHARE EXPERIENCES WITH VISITING THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY
“I remember them saying that no matter what race or who you are, you are always going to get something out of it,” Moy said. “I think I got a lot out of it.”
STARTUPS GET HELP AT LEGAL CLINIC BRUNCH
“Businesses need to learn how to manage and operate their businesses be tter so they can attract more clients so their businesses will be able to grow,” Wheatly said. “It’s paramount that they learn and understand how to execute their business plan successfully. We see that some people are set up inappropriately or not set up at all.”
ILLINOIS PRESS ASSOCIATION HONORS WILLIAM “BILL” GARTH, SR., FORMER CEO OF THE CITIZEN
During the 2017 IPA Convention, the Chicago Citizen’s Former Publisher William “Bill” Garth Sr., who passed away on Sept. 23, 2016, was honored for his life-long commitment in the news industry and for his dedicated work as a board member and former President of IPA.
God First Church Host Its 2017 Distinguished Leadership Awards
For three decades, the annual God First Church and Ministries Prayer Breakfast has been bringing together communities and leaders in government, education, business and religion to pray for the city, celebrate its people and accomplishments, provide financial scholarships and recognize individuals for their work improving neighborhoods.
The Illinois Campaign For Political Reform Leads Discussion on Gun Violence
Johnson said a lot of the violence that occurs in Chicago happens between people who know one another and who are trying to settle personal disagreements.
HOUSE MUSIC CONTINUES TO UNITE CHICAGOANS
“The success of the exhibit informs us more on how popular the music is still today,” Chavez said. “I think some of us have already known that, but I think it took time to resonate in the department. House music has not only had eect in Chicago, but has transformed dance music globally as well.”
REAL MEN COOK ON FATHER’S DAY
“We are very much aware of the awesome job that the fathers in our communities have been doing and their tremendous commitment to families in the communities that sometimes social and economics tend to get in the way of,” Moyo said. “
SITE DESIGN, ARCHITECTURE AND CONSTRUCTION TEAM SELECTED TO TRANSFORM HISTORIC LANDMARK AND PULLMAN COMMUNITY
“We have selected an exceptionally well-qualified and diverse team of experts to do more than just rehabilitate and adapt the iconic Clock Tower,” said David Doig, President of CNI. “Our goal is to create a place that supports the NPS mission, shares Pullman’s important stories with more people and fosters additional opportunities to improve the quality of life for people in the community and the Chicagoland region.”
THE DUSABLE MUSEUM IS SEEKING THE PUBLIC’S ASSISTANCE WITH A NEW EXHIBITION
The DuSable Museum of African American History is one of the oldest institutions of its kind in the country. Our mission is to promote understanding and inspire appreciation of the achievements, contributions and experiences of African Americans through exhibits, programs and activities that illustrate African and African American history, culture and art.
