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“THE TIGER WHO WORE WHITE GLOVES” HOLIDAY SHOW FOR ENTIRE FAMILY
Currently playing at eta Creative Arts Foundation through December 23, the show is about an insecure tiger who is feeling outclassed by the king of the jungle until his friends help him realize the best person to be is himself.
Phillips Academy Football Names State Champions
“Congratulations to Wendell Phillips Academy High School for winning their second state football championship in three seasons! The Wildcats’ success on the field is matched only by the academic strides Phillips Academy students have made in the classroom said Mayor Rahm Emanuel in an official statement.
Lansing Resident, Elvis Slaughter, Releases New Book
The book can be used as a tool l for helping young people who are considered “at-risk” for delinquency or who have committed a delinquent offense. It can also be used as a resource for parents, teachers, and law enforcement who are committed to helping young people succeed and break away from negative stereotypes.
Dolton 149 School District Lowers Property Tax Levy
“Back in the spring of 2016, the school board took advantage of lower interest rates and decided to restructure some existing, long-term Dolton 149 bond debt, enabling the board to reduce the new property tax levy that pays for that debt,” said Darlene Gray Everett, Dolton 149 school board president.
Irvin C. Mollison Elementary Holds Meeting to Address Rodent Problem
It’s not un-normal for a school not to pass an inspection from the health department. I found out probably a day after the failed inspection,” said Martin Miller, facility manager for Mollison, who added, the school passed a city inspection after making all of the required corrections.
Apostolic Faith Church Opens New Facility
Apostolic Faith Church held an opening service for its new 3,000 seat worship complex on Nov. 26. The space has been designed to support and improve the community and the lives of Chicago residents.
Money is Transforming from Cash to Digital: Don’t Get Lost in the Change
Welcome to the world of Digital Money where frictionless, seamless transfers are the aspiration and keeping safe identities is the challenge
Review: YouTube Music Sensation Alicia Grimes “The Album 43” Reaches Over 170 Million Streams On SoundCloud
The new album from young phenom Alicia Grimes couldn’t come at a better time. As a new generation takes the reins. This music artist is taking the music industry by storm. Her style many argue, is a fascinating fusion of Electronic, Alternative and Pop and also she is a YouTube Music Star and a very incredible independent business woman who is making waves in the music world. This Chicago Native is rising to fame.
Shedd Aquarium Wreath-Cycled Classroom Challenge
“We want them to design a fun, creative way to not only impact their classroom directly, but to also think about the choices they make every day and the impact [their choices] have on the environment,” Schneider said.
Past Construction Worker Opens Ariel Joseph Art Gallery & Salon
A knee injury on the job helped Lynch grow closer to his passion for art and see it as a blessing that could now be used for his next career.
Alderman Michelle Harris Supports City’s Emergency Heating Repair Program
“It’s already November, and we all know that the temperature has been steadily dropping in Chicago,” Harris said. “This means the cold winter winds are not far behind as we enter the final months of the year.”
Michael Grant Resigns from National Bankers Association to Lead Regional Mortgage Banking Office and Launch National Speaking Tour
Grant is launching out with a vision that was strongly articulated by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who had begun leading an economic justice campaign after the passage of the civil rights and voting rights acts. “It seems to me that the only way that we can finally close the gap and make the pledge that we say when we’re saluting the flag - ‘one nation, under God with liberty and justice for all’ - the only way that we can make that a reality is for Black Americans to take financial control of our destiny so that we’re not walking around with a feeling of entitlement or the belief that somebody else is going to provide health, education and welfare for our people,” says Grant. “Nobody is going to do that for us but us... The thought leaders in our race whether in Africa or the Caribbean or in America, they’re pretty much getting on the same page. Economic empowerment is where we’ve got to be.
Conselle Institute Reports Real Cause Behind Failing Fashion Industry
What started in Silicon Valley, was plugged by Levi’s as Casual Friday, has eroded into casual everyday, for everyone, everywhere. Promoting America’s obsession with casual dress, retail giants pushed the dress down trend to the level of faded t-shirts, dirty, distressed, deconstructed denim, and flip-flops. As the result, too many consumers don’t buy or wear nice clothing anywhere, anymore.
Kelly Price Finds Love After Divorce, Expands Her Entertainment Enterprise
Kelly Price is more than a phenomenally gifted singer and songwriter; she is a brilliant businesswoman with a global vision. I’m both humbled and excited about being a part of the team that will expand her brand and help her build the kind of business legacy commensurate with her passion, work ethic, and unique gifts,” says MC Lyte.
