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South Suburban College First to Launch Program in South Cook County in Partnership with Pace Bus in Free* CDL Permit Training
South Suburban College (SSC) and Pace Bus are pleased to announce their partnership to provide a free CDL Class B commercial driver's license permit course for the next generation of professional bus operators in the Chicago Southland region. The college and transportation agency have teamed up to offer a customized two-week period to assist qualified applicants in obtaining their CDL permit. To remove financial barriers for students to pursue and complete the program actively, Pace will cover the costs of tuition, training, books, fees, and other expenses associated with the program. In addition, in partnership with Pace, SSC's Work Equity Initiative will provide additional support and resources to students completing the Pace training.
CITY LEADERS BREAK GROUND ON INVEST SOUTH/WEST COMMERCIAL AVENUE CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot joined the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) and local leaders to break ground on a $43 million streetscape improvement project in South Chicago as part of the INVEST South/West initiative to revitalize historically underserved neighborhoods. The CDOT-led project will transform Commercial Avenue between 83rd Street to South Chicago Avenue and 92nd Street between South Harbor Avenue and Anthony Street to provide safe, walkable, and attractive streets that will foster community and economic growth.
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Kicks Off 2022 Holiday Season with Online Auction of Unclaimed Property
Jewelry, collectible coins, sports memorabilia and historic souvenirs are among the more than 450 unclaimed property items to be auctioned online through Friday, Dec. 9.
Farmers National Banc Corp. Announces Board Addition
Farmers National Banc Corp. (NASDAQ: FMNB) (“Farmers”) welcomes a new member to its Board of Directors, Mr. André Thornton, who will bring a wealth of business experience to Farmers. Mr . Thornton was appointed by the Board of Directors effective Jan. 1, as a Class II director with a term expiring in 2024.
Acclaimed Illinois STEM Academy Expands Enrollment to Non-Illinois Students
The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA, imsa.edu) is announcing – for the first time in its 36-year awarded history – that it will open up a limited number of new academy spots to out-of-state, tuition-paying students.
THE MUSICIANS’ GREEN BOOK: AN ENDURING LEGACY Available on PBS Stations
Headliner Josephine Beavers Joined by Guest Stars Johnny Britt, Howard Hewett, Little Anthony, Darlene Love and More To Explore the Underground Travel Guide Used by Black Artists During Segregation
The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago Announces SPRING 2023 exhibitions
The Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) Chicago announces the following exhibitions for Spring 2023. Duane Linklater: mymothersside March 11 – September 3 Bergman Family Gallery
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OBTAINS GUILTY PLEA IN MEDICAID FRAUD CASE AGAINST COOK COUNTY DOCTOR
Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced the Attorney General’s office obtained a guilty plea in a case against a Cook County OB-GYN who fraudulently charged Illinois’ Medicaid program for services that were never provided.
Disney Parks and RICE Bring Diverse Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs to Walt Disney World
10-year-old Zoe Oli of Atlanta arrived at Walt Disney World for the first time a few days ago, not on vacation but as CEO of her start-up business, Beautiful Curly Me, aimed at creating dolls who look like her.
ROSELAND COMMUNITY HOSPITAL CONCLUDES THE YEAR WITH SPECIAL FOUNDATION FUNDRAISER IN SUPPORT OF FUTURE COMMUNITY PHILANTHROPY EFFORTS
This hospital located on the Far South Side invites Chicagoans to give back this holiday season by hosting fundraiser event in an effort to raise money and celebrate the foundation’s achievements in the Greater Roseland area.
SMALL BUSINESS STOREFRONT ACTIVATIONS LAUNCH ACROSS CHICAGO CREATING UNIQUE SHOPPING EXPERIENCES
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) announced the opening of over 55 spaces as part of the City’s Small Business Storefront Activation Program. These storefront activations are the culmination of $2 million in grant funding the City awarded to seventeen local community and economic development organizations to support small businesses by activating previously vacant storefronts across the city.
Gov. Pritzker Appoints Erin A. Johnson to Serve as Cannabis Regulation Oversight Officer
Governor JB Pritzker announced Erin A. Johnson will serve as the state’s Cannabis Regulation Oversight Officer. She replaces Danielle Perry, who previously served as the CROO.
Hope Chicago Wins 2022 Chicago Innovation Award
Hope Chicago has been named one of the winners of the 21st annual Chicago Innovation Awards.
‘WARRIOR NORI’ AFFIRMS THE POSITIVE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN
Nkoya Kidd started writing when she was in third grade. In kindergarten, her teacher told her mother that while Kidd was a good student, she talked a lot, and that talkers are good writers.
