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New CBD and Hemp Seed Oil-infused Wellphoria brand is designed to keep you healthy from head-to-toe

Zotos Professional, a Henkel brand, is delivering hair wellness with its new CBD (cannabidiol) and Hemp Seed Oil-infused Wellphoria brand, which is infused with CBD and Hemp Seed Oil.

The Women’s Business Development Center Kicks Off ‘Raising Up the Vote’ Initiative with Virtual Event on the Intersection of Gender and Racial Equality featuring Senator Tammy Duckworth and Congresswo

To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, the Women’s Business Development Center encourages and inspires equitable civil engagement for all genders and races with an initiative kickoff event followed by a series of events, podcasts, and social media conversations

UNIVERSITY EXPANDS ENROLLMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Northeastern Illinois University wanted to make sure students of color were not left behind when it came to opportunities to enroll in the university, so it came up with ways to be more inclusive in its admission process.

ASPCA Estimates Number of Pets Living in Poverty with Their Owners Could Exceed 24.4 Million Due to COVID-19 Crisis

The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) has released new data showing that more than 4.2 million pets in the U.S. are likely to enter poverty in the next six months as a result of the COVID-19 crisis.

Competition Challenges Residents To Design Winter Outdoor Dining Solutions For Restaurants Impacted By COVID-19

Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, in partnership with IDEO, BMO Harris Bank and the Illinois Restaurant Association, recently announced the Winter Design Challenge, a first-of-its-kind competition that will engage community members to reimagine the winter outdoor dining experience in Chicago.

CONGRESSMAN BRINGS CONSTITUENT’S CONCERNS TO POSTAL SERVICE

The US House of Representatives has passed legislation it hopes will save the United States Postal Service. The Delivering for America Act, H.R. 8015, was passed 257-150 in the House on Saturday, Aug. 22, after Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi called the House back to Washington. The legislation would allocate $25 billion to the United States Postal Service.

It’s the law, children under 16 need a certificate to work at most jobs in Illinois

Young people in Illinois either have or soon will return to schoolwork -- either remotely or in person or some of both. And a lot of those young people will also try to find work outside of school. In Illinois, if you’re under 16 years old and looking for a job, you also need to get an employment certificate.

PLATFORM HELPS STUDENTS LEVERAGE EXPERIENCE FOR ADVANCEMENT

Susan Newman had been an advertising and marketing professional for 15 years when she decided to become an instructor at Columbia College Chicago. What she found was students needed to learn how to effectively market themselves, so she created the School2Life Gallery as a way for students to have a platform to showcase their accomplishments.

Calling Young Musicians for Life’s Good Project

LG Electronics (LG) is hosting a global virtual music contest with Grammy Award-winning musician H.E.R. as part of its Life’s Good campaign for supporting and encouraging young voices.

WOMANISH EXHIBIT SET TO OPEN SEPT. 3

The Womanish Exhibit is set to open on Thursday, Sept. 3. The immersive, pop-up exhibit, which is located at 114 S. State St., had its opening delayed due to COVID-19.

BOOK HELPS KIDS UNDERSTAND SCHOOL DURING COVID-19

Vanessa Williams Johnson has written a book to help young children and parents get an understanding of what education looks like during COVID-19. “No Hugs, No Bugs,” is an early childhood book that follows Max, the pup, as they go back to school in the fall after schools have been closed in the spring due to COVID-19.

‘SickleTini Saturday’ benefits Sickle Cell Disease Association of America

Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disease causing red blood cells to take a sickle shape, which leads to blockages that prevent blood from reaching parts of the body.

Morgan James Reveals Secrets on Creating a Positive Work Culture, The Disney Way

Morgan James’ new release, How’s the Culture in Your Kingdom?: Lessons from a Disney Leadership Journey by Dan Cockerell, provides a glimpse into different management styles and work environments from a professional who spent almost three decades learning to create magic at one of the most admired companies in the world.

Virtual School Means Extra Screen Time – And Added Eye Strain For Kids

This school year is beginning in much the way the last one ended, with many districts opting for virtual learning, which means children sit at home in front of computer screens rather than in a classroom in front of teachers.

Back 2 School Illinois Launches “We Appreciate Teachers” Statewide Contest to Celebrate & Support Educators During COVID-19

Back 2 School Illinois (B2SI), a Chicago-based nonprofit that provides tens of thousands of deserving kids from low-income families with free school supplies t o help them succeed in the classroom, is pleased to announce the launch of its We Appreciate Teachers contest. The statewide initiative is designed to celebrate and support Illinois educators, particularly during COVID-19, by rewarding ten winning teachers with Back 2 School Illinois kits (full of 30 much-needed school supplies) for their entire classroom of students.