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WOMAN’S FLORAL DELIVERY SERVICE SUPPORTS FLORAL FARMERS
Because of the work Boone was doing with her social justice and impact venture, INTER:SECT, she needed that outlet. She started to retreat into flower arranging as a way to cope and reset her thoughts so she could continue to do that work.
Mother and Roseland Resident continue to offer young people a safe place
Diane Latiker is the mother of eight children. Latiker wanted to make sure her youngest daughter graduated from high school and went to college. She started taking her daughter and her friends to different places. It turned into something else.
14 DESIGNERS NAMED TO DORCHESTER INDUSTRIES DESIGN LAB
Theaster Gates, the world-renowned artist behind Theaster Gates Studio, Dorchester Industries and Rebuild Foundation, and Prada Group announced the 14 members of the inaugural cohort for the Dorchester Industries Experimental Design Lab.
Diversity Learning Solutions Launches Inaugural DEI Industry Design Thinking Summit
Diversity Learning Solutions (DLS) will host its inaugural Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) Industry Design Thinking Summit on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. The summit will feature a stellar line-up of executives and business leaders who will share their insights on best practices and engage in bold thinking on how to disrupt the status quo to drive cultural change to accelerate the work of diversity and inclusion in the workplace and community.
Poll Workers needed in suburban Cook County For June 28 Gubernatorial Primary Election
Suburban voters can do their part for local democracy and earn some cash in the process by registering to serve as an Election Judge for the Cook County Clerk’s Office in the June 28, 2022 Gubernatorial Primary Election.
5G and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Could Help End the Digital Divide
The last two years have underlined what we already knew: the digital divide in America is real and has consequences for millions of Americans. An affordable, reliable connection is imperative in participating in the 21st century economy, and those families relying on mobile-only access are falling behind. Often, they cannot attend class online or seek a career opportunity that offers the possibility of working remotely. And as more services, job applications, and infrastructure moves online, the gap is only widening.
Art Exhibition by Erin Smego on Display at South Suburban College
The South Suburban College (SSC) Art & Design Department is pleased to present an exhibition of work by Erin Smego entitled, “Secondhand Aesthetics”. This art exhibit is currently on display in the Dorothea Thiel Gallery through the closing artist reception on Wednesday, April 27 at 1:00 p.m.
Sheriff Dart Announces Anti-Carjacking Legislation
Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced legislation recently requiring auto manufacturers to create a 24/7 recovery hotline to help law enforcement quickly track stolen vehicles
RICH TOWNSHIP COUNSELORS ARE RAMPED UP!
Over the two years the Rich Township Counseling Department has spent tireless hours becoming RAMP certified!
CHICAGO STATE UNIVERSITY’S HEALTH SCIENCES SIMULATION LAB RECEIVES CRITICAL FUNDING FOR LABORATORY EQUIPMENT
Chicago State University (CSU) is pleased to announce the award of $450,000 from the FY22 Omnibus Appropriations Bill. This critical financial investment will be dedicated to the purchase of science laboratory equipment for the University’s Health Sciences Simulation Lab.
Mag Mile Capital Completes $4.69 Million Loan for Multifamily Apartments
Mag Mile Capital happily announced that Rushi Shah, Principal and CEO; Prabhat Jayara, Vice President of Originations; and Fran - cisco Nacorda, SVP of Originations all recently completed a $4,690,000 five-year loan to help a client secure a luxury multifamily residence located right in the heart of Chicago’s Gold Coast district.
Balu Organics Play Ball Pits Creates a $1 Million Business for Black Mom
When parents see how much fun toddlers have playing and diving into Balu Organics foam ball play pits, they know they have to get one for their little ones, too.
Lafayette Square Appoints Onay Payne as Managing Director of Real Estate
Lafayette Square, an impact investment platform, announced that Onay Payne has been appointed Managing Director of Real Estate. In this newly created role, Payne will oversee the firm’s real estate division, which will utilize long-term capital and coordinated services to support the revitalization of neighborhoods in historically marginalized communities through municipally significant redevelopments as well as the creation and preservation of affordable housing.
APRIL IS ALCOHOL AWARENESS MONTH
April is alcohol awareness month which means many organizations across the nation increase their already significant efforts to educate the public and raise cognizance about alcoholism, its causes, effects, and proper treatment.
