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District 148 adds high-tech system to enhance existing safeguards
Dolton West School District 148 is adding a new comprehensive, high-tech system to further protect students and staff when emergencies arise.
Cook County Board Honors South Suburban Business Owner For His Philanthropic Work
During a recent Board meeting, the Cook County Board of Commissioners along with the Board President, Toni Preckwinkle, presented a proclamation to Early Walker, a south suburban resident and business owner, that honored the numerous charitable contributions he has made in Cook County.
COOK COUNTY LAND BANK AUTHORITY PREPARES TO GIVE AWAY FULLY REHABBED HOME
The Cook County Land Bank Authority (Land Bank) will soon be announcing the winner of their second annual Home Giveaway Lottery. The winner will receive a fully rehabbed move-in ready home located in the Village of Maywood. The purpose of the giveaway is to draw attention to the Homebuyer Direct program that the Land Bank offers.
Not everyone is sad to see Urban Prep is closing
Students and parents at Urban Prep West Academy High School said they are not surprised that Chicago Public Schools plans to close the charter school next year.
Redeveloped Lincoln Mall WIll Not Include Big Box Stores
If you’re looking to shop at big box stores like Walmart, you won’t find them at the redeveloped Lincoln Mall in south suburban Matteson once it opens in 2019.
Pappas: There’s help for senior citizens struggling to pay Cook County property taxes
“When property taxes are due, too many of our elderly are forced to make difficult choices about which bills to pay,” Pappas said. “This program is one way to ease their worries.”
Advocates release transportation agenda for Chicago’s next mayor, city council
On Friday the Active Transportation Alliance released the Active Transportation Agenda for Chicago that describes how Chicago’s leaders can support policies and projects over the next four years that better connect all residents to jobs, schools, parks, healthcare, and other daily destinations.
NEW SHARED KITCHEN SPACE WILL PROVIDE DIVERSE DINING OPTIONS FOR SOUTH SIDERS
The Bronzeville Culinary Kitchen will soon be located at 436 E. 47th St. and will feature a commercial kitchen that will be available for hosting pop-up restaurants with restaurateurs from across the city as well as provide space for special events on the south side of Chicago.
Public Forum Held To Hear From Three African American Mayoral Candidates
Indivisible Chicago - South Side and First Unitarian Church of Chicago, 5650 S. Woodlawn Ave., recently co-hosted a mayoral candidate forum that featured La Shawn Ford, Lori Lightfoot, and Amara Enyia who each had a chance to speak at the event about their ideas for the city.
City Officials Celebrate The Opening of Chicago Bee Branch In Bronzeville
Chicago Public Library Commissioner Brian Bannon joined 3rd Ward Alderman Pat Dowell and city officials to cut the ribbon on the re-opening of the Chicago Bee library branch. The $2.32 million project, funded by Chicago Housing Authority, in the Bronzeville community included renovating two floors of the three-story historic property to improve library services.
Comcast Announces Agreements with Two New African American Majority Owned Independent Networks
Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) recently announced it has selected two new African American majority-owned independent networks to be broadly distributed on Comcast Cable systems beginning in January 2019. After a thorough evaluation of dozens of proposals, Comcast selected AFRO and CLEO TV, both of which will provide quality entertainment that highlights and features TV and movie content about African American and black communities.
Could Saving With An Online Bank Help Your Money Grow Faster?
While there’s no doubt that putting money aside with each paycheck is an essential component to a healthy financial future, it’s important to keep in mind that not all savings accounts are going to give you the same pay back or benefits.
LOCAL STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN INTERNATIONAL MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY SHOW
More than 300 students from Betty Shabazz Academy, 7822 S. Dobson Ave., and Barbara A. Sizemore Academy, 6547 S. Stewart Ave., were recently invited to attend the International Manufacturing Technology Show. Students were able to participate in hands-on learning experiences and technology demonstrations.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois Opening First Neighborhood Center
A groundbreaking ceremony was recently held for the new Blue Door Neighborhood Center that will soon be located in the 111th Street Gateway Retail Center, 756 E. 111th Street, in the Pullman neighborhood. The neighborhood center is being made possible by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois and will give residents the ability to access in-person health services.
