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CTA Red Line Extension Project to Provide Financial Assistance to Far South Side Residents Seeking Training and Careers
The Barrier Reduction Fund will help residents of the Red Line Extension (RLE) Project area who face financial barriers to purchase work clothing, tools, basic skills training and more
Africa International House Celebrates 2024 Pre-Kwanzaa Holiday Marketplace and Kwanzaa Principle, “Imani,” (Faith)
Africa International House, USA, Inc. (AIH) is excited to announce its free Annual Pre-Kwanzaa Celebration, taking place from December 6th to 8th. This vibrant weekend will honor the Kwanzaa principle of “Imani” (Faith), while supporting local vendors and raising funds for AIH’s Senior Community Arts Program.
20 Year Public Servant Appointed to the Board of the Public Building Commission
The Public Building Commission of Chicago (PBC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Michilla Blaise, a distinguished public servant with more than 20 years of experience, to its esteemed board. This appointment underscores the PBC’s commitment to fostering strong leadership and expertise in public service as it continues its mission to deliver high-quality, community focused infrastructure.
Robinhood Launches First HBCU Partnership with Howard University
Robinhood, the popular financial app, has partnered with Howard University as its first historically Black college and university (HBCU) participant for its Money Drills program, extending comprehensive financial education to student-athletes. The partnership, announced earlier this month at Howard's campus, underscores the critical need to advance financial inclusion and build generational wealth within historically underserved communities.
After 11-month review, independent judge tells ICC Commissioners
A filing made today in the Illinois Commerce Commission’s (ICC) review of Peoples Gas work to replace rapidly corroding energy pipes beneath Chicago’s streets says the critical safety program needs to continue. The filing is called a “Proposed Order.” It was filed by an independent judge, who also says the plan for construction that Peoples Gas put forth is the best and most cost-effective option for ensuring safety.
Savoy's Prestigious 2024 Most Influential Corporate Directors List Reveals Corporate America's Top Board Leadership
Savoy magazine announced the release of its 2024 Most Influential Corporate Directors listing in its winter issue. The leading business and lifestyle publication features Ursula Burns, former CEO of Xerox, on its cover, highlighting her groundbreaking career and enduring influence in corporate leadership.
Church Breaks Ground On New Worship Facility
Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, located at 6248 S. Stewart, recently celebrated the groundbreaking of its new worship center. The church has been in the Englewood community for 100 years.
Black Woman-Owned Tequila Brand Seeks to Gather, Grow and Give
Ingrid LaVon first came up with the concept for Geneba Tequila in 2012. She had started her health and fitness journey after having her son and wanted a drink option that was healthy, natural and had less sugar.
Power Up Academy Receives City Colleges Of Chicago Accreditation
A ComEd program that trains participants for careers also is now enabling those students to earn up to 13 college credit hours as part of the training program. Power Up Academy, a 14-week ComEd career training program, has received accreditation from the City Colleges of Chicago.
BRONZEVILLE TRAIL TASK FORCE RECEIVES $900,000 GRANT FROM THE MELLON FOUNDATION
Mr. Walter Freeman, Chairman of the Bronzeville Trail Task Force (BTTF) announced it is the recipient of a $900,000 grant from the Mellon Foundation for its Bronzeville Trail Landscape Initiative. Coming from the foundation’s “Humanities in Place” grant making area, the work of the initiative will evolve institutional and urban landscape research and design methodologies.
National Tax Security Awareness Week, Day 2: IRS, Security Summit partners urge people to watch out for bad tax advice on social media
The Internal Revenue Service and the Security Summit partners issued a consumer alert today about the growing threat of bad tax advice on social media that continues to dupe people into filing inaccurate tax returns.
COOK COUNTY CLERK-ELECT MONICA GORDON TO BE SWORN INTO OFFICE
Monica Gordon- Current Cook County Commissioner and the Cook County Clerk-Elect- will be sworn into office during a ceremony in the Cook County Board Room. Clerk-Elect will be surrounded by numerous City of Chicago, State of Illinois, and Cook County Elected Officials, family, friends, supporters, and residents.
LLINOIS LEGISLATIVE BLACK CAUCUS TO HOLD IT’S MOST CRITICAL POLICY SUMMIT IN WAKE OF THE MOST CONSEQUENTIAL U.S. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION
Tiffany Hightower- Executive Director of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation- and Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Chairperson, Illinois State Representative Carol Ammos (103rd District) will be joined by over 1000 elected officials, Civic Leaders, Clergy Leaders, and various other key stakeholders of the African American communities throughout Illinois and the United States in an impactful two-day Policy Summit.
This Giving Tuesday & Holiday Season, take the pledge to support families facing Alzheimer’s
The Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter invites you to make a difference this holiday season by participating in #GivingTuesday on Tuesday, December 3. This global day of generosity is an opportunity to raise vital funds and awareness to support the fight against Alzheimer’s and all other dementias.
