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Celebrity Speakers Announced for Chicago Ultimate Women’s Expo 2017
The Chicago Ultimate Women’s Expo presents a star-studded, empowering and entertaining weekend on October 21 and 22, 2017 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center.
GREGALAN WILLIAMS STARS IN “A QUESTION OF FAITH”
Will the families give in to the loss, pain, and uncertainty that has shattered their lives or will they find the tie that binds them all together through hope, trust, redemption and goodwill? Watch the trailer here, https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=QzNuMWxPoSO
Chamberlain University President Releases Book About Creating Chamberlain Care
“In nursing education, a strong and positive culture that permeates throughout the institution not only helps nursing students stay in school and graduate, but ultimately provides the support needed for them to truly learn and develop the knowledge, skills and values today’s nurses truly need,” said Susan Groenwald, PhD, RN, ANEF, FAAN, president of Chamberlain University.
DR. BRIAN MORAN RECOGNIZED AS AARP ILLINOIS 50@50+ AWARD RECIPIENT
Illinois and Crain have launched 50@50+ - to honor those great Illinois disruptors who think outside the box, and go the extra mile to help make life better for all.”
The Shedd Aquarium Combats Wildlife Threat with New Sea Exhibit
Some scientists predicted that the amount of plastic in the ocean will outweigh the amount of fish pound-for-pound by 2050, according to a Shedd Aquarium press release.
THINKING ABOUT HEALTH
Increasingly, it’s becoming clear there are few places patients and their families can turn for help in avoiding bad care and equally important there’s almost no guidance from state or the federal regulators. When news outlets try to write about unsafe hospitals, they run into a “veil of secrecy that protects the industry” as one reporter in Michigan put it
Talented young designers bring fresh energy to NYFW
Fashion Week kicked off with “Desert Flower” runway. Hosted by OR Movement and Tahor Group, the runway show showcased fashion designers from the Negev desert in Israel, Matan Shaked and Aviad Arik Herman, with jewelry by Keren Wolf.
Spencer Leak, Sr. honored at St. Andrew Temple
Spencer Leak, Sr., president/CEO, A.R. Leak & Sons Funeral Home, was honored on September 24, 2017, during the “Faith and Friendly” Day at the St. Andrew Temple, 1743 W. Marquette.
CITY EXPANDS WHITNEY M. YOUNG JUNIOR LIBRARY FOR 2018
He continued to highlight that CPL plans to partner with local community initiatives to increase adult education and digital literacy, which is necessary in the 21st century.
COMED PARTNERS WITH LATINO FASHION WEEK
“Fashion is clearly a very visual art and it makes it fun for the students so engineering doesn’t have to be boring,” Marquez said. “This lets students know how you can apply STEAM in a very fun way.”
Clark Atlanta University hosted Grammy-award winning rapper at the 20th Chicago Football Classic
Chance watched the game with CAU President Dr. Ronald A. Johnson, and several school executives in the presidential box office. “I enjoyed spending quality time with Chance,” says Dr. Johnson. “He was extremely welcoming to his city as he shared his intentions to learn more about CAU and the programs we offer,” added Johnson.
WENDELL PHILLIPS’ FOOTBALL TEAM ATTENDS CHICAGO FOOTBALL CLASSIC
Wendell Phillips Wildcats Football team recently received enough equipment for their entire team from former star quarterback Peyton Manning and was able to attend the 20th Annual Chicago Football Classic at Soldier Field thanks to the Citizen Newspaper Group.
Department Heads Receive Above 2 Percent Raises in Glenwood
We do not have enough money in our budget to have raises for all of these people said Slaughter.
Frank M. Zuccarelli and Thornton Township Celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month
One of the main purposes of Thornton Township’s Human Relations Commission is to bring diverse programs and activities to our residents,” said Ernst Lamothe Jr., communications director for Thornton Township.
