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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.
Power Profiler on Suzanne Shank
Prior to her financial services career, Shank was a Structural Engineer for General Dynamics, Electric Boat Division, working on noise mitigation projects. While there, she served as an interface with the United States Navy, assisting with negotiating contracts with General Dynamics’ top client.
Seniors get help with home repairs through city program
Nelson said the program serves seniors who are on fixed incomes or seniors who earn no more than 80 percent of a medium income.
VIM VIXEN Offers Fashion For Every Queen
“We are excited to use our experience to successfully venture into the world of e-comm. VIM VIXEN offers every fashion-forward female a destination to shop the latest trends at affordable prices 24/7.”
TIF Analysis Finds almost $2 Billion in City Accounts
TIF Illumination Project is a volunteer program that was created in 2013 to explain to Chicago citizens how TIFs hurt their respective communities.
