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Pullman Community Unveils Students Mural
The mural was designed by re-known Chicago artist Rahmaan Statik, who said the project is now a Pullman community landmark that was filled with a community engagement component of students working on a very organic level.
The Village of Flossmoor Hosts Annual Winterfest Celebration
There is a beautiful 30-foot evergreen tree right in Floosmoor Park,” said Laura Brennan-Levy, program and event coordinator for the Village of Flossmoor. “We worked with the park district and the fire department for electricity and decided it was a go, this way we don’t have to kill a tree.”
South Suburban College Dedicates 90-Year Anniversary Display
“The general legacy of the college has just been making education accessible to the community. When this college was started, college was only for the wealthy,”Robinette said. “As one of the first community colleges, we brought in the idea that you could have a full time job and go to college. The purpose of the college was to provide education for working people.”
Teen Birth Rate in Chicago Reaches Historic Low
Doctors at The University of Chicago have also been making waves in the effort to decrease teen pregnancy in the city by helping teenagers access and understand their options when it comes to contraception.
Hyde Park Art Center Holds Holiday Art Sale and Fundraiser
The Hyde Park Art Center is a space for artists in Chicago to gather and create art. The space encourages artists to work as a community to cultivate ideas, impact social change, and connect with new networks.
Congressman Danny Davis Endorses Illinois Democratic Candidate Chris Kennedy
“Good fruit does not fall too far from the tree,” Davis said. “I want someone in office that I can believe in and someone who I can go to the bank with what they say. I am excited for the next Governor of Illinois, Chris Kennedy.”
Law requiring cursive writing goes into effect next year
Assistant Majority Leader Kimberly A. Lightford (D-Maywood), who led the initiative said, “There are a number of benefits to learning cursive including the development of motor skills, being able to write and endorse checks, signing legal documents and reading our Constitution.”
Chicago Housing Authority Board Expands Housing Opportunities, Approves Investment in 353 Apartments in Eight Chicago Communities
“Our commitment is to bring affordable housing to every neighborhood in Chicago,” said CHA CEO Eugene Jones, Jr. “And we’re doing so, with investments now in 75 of Chicago’s 77 community areas. As important, we are working in partnership with a broad range of for- and non-profit developers. There is a need for affordable housing in every neighborhood, and with our partners we are ensuring that there is long-term affordable housing everywhere.”
Thornton Township Celebrates 2017 Christmas Season
Thornton Township President Frank M. Zuccarelli officially began the Christmas season celebration. President Zuccarelli said, “We enjoy being one of the first holiday events of the season. The holidays are a time for people to come together and have a good time with one another. The township enjoys creating events where our residents really get a chance to interact with each other.”
Township Officials of Illinois Issued Top Awards To Thornton Township
“We have never won an award for our communications before and I am proud of our department that they are doing such great work to educate the community about our services,” said Frank M. Zuccarelli, Thornton Township Supervisor.
University of Chicago Completes Mural in Woodlawn
“I felt really fortunate to have been selected for this project,” Arlene Turner-Crawford said. “I’ve done other murals with community participation and I enjoy the opportunity to collaborate with both artists and residents.”
The Satio Foundation for Young Men Hosts Tie Workshop
“A lot of the skills that young people were embedded with at a young age in prior generations through church and community groups are no longer available to young men within the community today,” Craig said. “So, our Satio Foundation hosts different programs for young men to help them with etiquette, tie-tying and business skills in order for them to get caught up to be successful in life.”
Program helps prisoners turn over a new leaf
“We’re very excited to launch it and all of the [partnering nonprofits] are great community base groups who have been conducting entrepreneurship training so they are focusing on providing training for returning citizens,” Doig said.
THE QUAD Internship Program Prepares HBCU Students for TV Careers
Interns will begin training in November 2017 on The Quad stages and locations around Atlanta, GA. There will be two internship cycles, each one providing exposure to writing, producing, cinematography, production design, location management, costume design, hair and make-up applications, and the grip and electric departments.
