On Monday, the South Shore Chamber, Inc., 1750 East 71st, hosted the “Art eVentures: Essentials of a Small Business Website” workshop presented by Norman L. Lawrence, Jr., founder & CEO of Arts eVentures. The event’s focus was to provide small business owners with a comprehensive understanding of how to create, update and sustain an effective business website, regardless of the size of their company.
By: Deborah Bayliss - November 6, 2013 2:21 p.m.
In a plan expected to save more than $100 million over the next 15 years, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle wants to downsize county government real estate by reducing downtown office space and consolidate highway facilities.
Participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will see a reduction in benefits due to the expiration of the temporary increase put in place by the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA).
Are you a student attending a Historically Black College and University who’s interested in giving back to both your community and your university? If so, Ford is inviting you to enter the Ford Community Challenge Competition for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU).
By: Deborah Bayliss - November 1, 2013 4:20 p.m.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel presented an $8.7 billion 2014 proposed budget last week that he said promotes continued job growth, improves public safety and the quality of life for Chicago residents.
Millions toil away in their office cubicles, dreaming of owning their own piece of the American dream. Meanwhile, many entrepreneurial thinkers are using rough economic times as the catapult for making their small business dreams come true.
Congratulations to Stacie Webb, a Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School student was inducted into the National English Honor Society on October 8, 2013. Webb is also a QBG Foundation (QBG) mentee.
Mozambique, profiled as the next Norway enjoying a windfall from its recent finds in off-shore gas, may be headed for troubled waters instead.
By: Deborah Bayliss - November 1, 2013 3:21 p.m.
The principal of King College Prep High School, which has recently experienced its share of challenges and tragedy, resigned last week saying she was stepping aside for someone who could provide better leadership.
Standing near where tens of thousands of African slaves landed in Charleston, S.C., Mayor Joseph P. Riley Jr. announced updated plans last Wednesday for a $75 million International African-American Museum.
By: Lee Edwards - October 30, 2013 4:57 p.m.
On Saturday, Harry Truman College, 1145 W. Wilson Ave and the City of Chicago’s Dept. of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection (BACP), hosted a free, African Small Business Expo (ASBE) which was sponsored by Western Union, Truman College and the Continental African Chamber of Commerce.
By: Lee Edwards - October 30, 2013 4:42 p.m.
The Village of Robbins may be facing an extreme makeover if a proposed limestone quarry and mine is established within the village’s limits. Robbins Resources LLC, a partnership between the Village of Robbins, ALM Resources and Rib Mountain Aggregate, Inc., was formed to plan the formation, operation and management of the quarry.
By: Deborah Bayliss - October 30, 2013 4:31 p.m.
Following news in Feb. that Chicago State University (CSU) President Wayne Watson stepped down from his post, comes news last week that CSU Board of Trustees voted unanimously to extend Dr. Watson’s tenure through 2016.
By: Deborah Bayliss - October 30, 2013 4:24 p.m.
A collection of images that depict African Americans in a historically negative light, including children’s books are currently on display as part of an exhibit at the University of Chicago (U of C).
By: Lee Edwards - October 30, 2013 4:14 p.m.
Blue Cross & Blue Shield (BCBS) of Illinois hosted their first Be Covered Illinois Summit last Thursday at their downtown Chicago location at 300 E. Randolph St. The summit was designed to promote awareness and education about the Affordable Care Act to the community.
