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CSU President Scott Named in Who’s Who in Education by Chicago Crain’s Business
Chicago State University President Zaldwaynaka “Z” Scott, Esq. was named as one of Chicago’s Most Impactful People in Education by Crain’s Chicago’s 2023 Who’s Who list. Launched in 2017, Crain’s Chicago’s list is chosen by the outlet's editorial staff and features city leaders in arts and entertainment, education, government, finance, health care, real estate and more.
City of Harvey Police Department Closed the Year with a Significant Decrease in Homicides
The City of Harvey closed 2022 with a significant decrease in homicides. Harvey Mayor Christopher J. Clark identified several proactive measures that triggered the decline.
HORSESHOE HAMMOND ANNOUNCES AN EXCITING WINTER LINEUP OF LIVE CONCERTS AND SHOWS AT THE VENUE
The legendary Horseshoe Hammond, the exceptional 400,000-square-foot property right along Lake Michigan at 777 Casino Center Drive in Hammond, Indiana, is taking advantage of the cooler winter season with some of the hottest names in music and comedy at the Venue, one of the most popular concert arenas in the region. With an incredible lineup of performances scheduled for the coming months including the award-winning Ice Cube and the Emmy-nominated Rob Schneider to the electric Deon Cole, fans traveling near and far will have the opportunity to enjoy their favorites live onstage in an exciting atmosphere with an intimate setting.
President Kari K. Steele Received Unanimous Vote by the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago Board of Commissioners to Serve a 3rd Term as President of the $1.4 billion dollar ag
President Steele made history in January 2019 when the board unanimously elected Commissioner Steele as the first African American woman president in the 130-year history of the district. On Thursday, Jan. 5th, during the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) Board Meeting, MWRD President Kari K. Steele received a unanimous vote by the MWRD Board of Commissioners to serve a 3rd term as President of the $1.4 billion dollar agency. Each term for President is two years and this is Steele’s 3rd consecutive term. President Steele currently serves as the Chairman of the Engineering Committee and the State Legislation and Rules Committee. She is also the Vice Chairman of the Procurement Committee.
Black Caucus Legislators Want to Bring Offshore Wind and 1,000s of Jobs to Illinois
Black Caucus legislators Senator Robert Peters (D-Chicago) and Leader Marcus Evans (D-Chicago) together with Rep. Edgar Gonzalez (D-Chicago), Local 150 and Pastor Scott Onque of Faith in Place called for the passage of Rust Belt to Green Belt legislation to jumpstart offshore wind in Lake Michigan.
Peoples Gas files rate request with state regulators
Peoples Gas, filed a request with state regulators to restructure how costs are recovered from customers for critical infrastructure projects. The filing is not expected to increase the typical customer’s bill. With natural gas prices forecast to decline this year and next year, customer bills are expected to stay largely flat as new rates take effect in 2024.
CITY OF CHICAGO MAKES A VOLUNTARY ADVANCE PENSION PAYMENT OF NEARLY A QUARTER OF A BILLION DOLLARS TO FURTHER SECURE RETIREMENT OF CITY WORKERS
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot announced that the City would be following through on its promise to contribute $242 million in the form of an advance pension payment to the City’s four pension funds. This is a part of a new pension funding policy that aims to ensure the city’s continued financial recovery by preventing its unfunded pension liabilities from growing any further.
New Proposed Regulations Would Transform Income-Driven Repayment by Cutting Undergraduate Loan Payments in Half and Preventing Unpaid Interest Accumulation
The U.S. Department of Education (Department) proposed regulations to reduce the cost of federal student loan payments, especially for low and middle-income borrowers.
HOME DÉCOR STORE BRINGS VIBE TO HYDE PARK
Shari always wanted a space with a shop of her own. She started planning events and fell in love with it. When she bought her house, she started to shop for items to decorate. She had a concept of what she wanted, but couldn’t find it in stores. It led her to create a space where people would feel at home, while they were shopping for home décor and art.
EDUCATOR, THERAPIST AND LAW ENFORCEMENT VETERAN RUNNING FOR 6TH WARD ALDERMAN
Dr. Barbara Bunville has been giving back to the community since she was young. It started when she was a student in elementary school, volunteering her time to feed people in need and spending time with senior citizens. The former educator and law enforcement officer is running for 6th Ward Alderman.
21ST WARD CANDIDATE IS IN THE COMMUNITY MAKING A DIFFERENCE
Daliah Goree is runningfor 21st Ward Alderman.It wasn’t something she wanted to do initially. But, because of her work in the community, people thought she would make a good Alderman. Goree also has been a Chicago Police Officer for 24 years.
‘THE GREEN BOOK’ SUBJECT OF EXHIBIT AT ILLINOIS HOLOCAUST MUSEUM
“The Green Book” was used by Black families to navigate travel in the United States during the Jim Crow Era. It listed safe places for them to go as they traveled the highways and by ways.
Keva Latham Named to Color Magazine's Power List 40 Under 40
First Horizon is pleased to announce that Keva Latham, SVP Director of Compensation, has been recognized by Color Magazine in its 2022 Power 40 Under 40 list. The honorees were celebrated and are highlighted in the online publication.
BLM Sets Up Student Relief Fund as Loan Forgiveness Stalls
Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation launched their Student Solidarity Fund — an extension of the Black Lives Matter Survival Fund, where we gave $3 million in microgrants to Black individuals, families, small-business owners, and other folks experiencing financial hardship. Both then and now, the government has refused to act immediately on monetary relief critical to the wellbeing of Black people everywhere.