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The RTHS Mighty Marching Machine Continues To Win
The Rich Township High School District 227 Marching Band, known as the Mighty Marching Machine, under the direction of Phil Crews has had recent big wins both at the Chicago Classic Battle of Bands and taking numerous titles at the 2022 Oblong Spooktacular Band Festival.
ComEd, Peoples Gas, and North Shore Gas to Collaborate on Gas Meter Reading
The Illinois Commerce Commission has approved an innovative collaboration that enables Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas to securely transmit natural gas meter data via ComEd’s smart grid communications network, creating new efficiencies and cost savings for gas customers and reducing carbon emissions. Together, the two natural gas providers serve more than 1 million customers, and the majority receive their electricity service from ComEd.
Black Men United Donations for Lindop School Families Praised
Top officials from Lindop School District 92 in western Cook County are offering praise to Black Men United for a community give away event last weekend that donated free toiletries, household appliances, furniture, and other items to the district’s students and families.
BOTTOM LINE CHICAGO HELPS STUDENTS GET INTO COLLEGE
Kyra Harvey decided to seek the services of Bottom Line when she was a senior at James H. Bowen High School. She needed the extra help to apply for colleges. They also helped her apply for scholarships.
LUV Institute gears up for its Wreaths of LUV project
What started out as a pop-up shop where 200 wreaths were sold has grown. Eight years later, 12-15 young people create wreaths for six to eight weeks, selling almost 700 door wreaths and 150 Holiday Décor Wreaths. The young people who participate in the program are provided with a stipend, which allows those young people to receive more income.
ROSELAND MEDICAL DISTRICT MASTER PLAN GOES TO NEXT STAGE
The Master Plan for the Roseland Medical District has gone to the next steps in the process. The plan was released by the Department of Planning and Development for public comment until Monday, Nov. 7th After November 7th, no additional public comments could be made.
NICOR GAS CELEBRATES OPENING OF ITS GLENWOOD FACILITY
Nicor Gas hosted a ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of its Glenwood facility on Wednesday, Oct. 26th. The 42,000 square foot building is located at 19150 Chicago Heights-Glenwood Road
CONTEXTUALIZING CASH BAIL’S END
SPRINGFIELD – While a new law overhauling Illinois’ system of pretrial detention continues to face scrutiny ahead of its Jan. 1 implementation date, new research suggests that the old cash-based system “results in much less pretrial detention than is generally assumed.”
WALMART HEALTH CENTERS CONTINUE COMMITMENT TO HEALTHCARE IN AUSTIN, CHATHAM
Walmart Health Center hosted grand re-openings at their Chatham and Austin locations during the week of Oct. 24-28.
Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability releases review of proposed Police Department budget
Recently, the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability released its review of the proposed 2023 Chicago Police Department budget and sent the report to every member of the City Council. By law, the Commission is required each year to review the Police Department budget before the City Council votes on it.
VILLAGE OF BURNHAM SET TO BREAK GROUND ON LONG AWAITED CONSTRUCTION FOR TORRENCE AVENUE MULTI-USE PATH
Richard Polk-Mayor of the Village of Burnham-will be joined by state officials, local officials and the Burnham Village Board in announcing and breaking ground for the new construction plans that have begun for a Multi-Use path. D Construction, Inc. has been awarded the Hot-Mix Asphalt (HMA) contract located between Torrence Ave, Hoxie Ave, 145th St, and 143rd St.
MAYOR THADDEUS JONES AND CALUMET CITY HOST BREAKFAST RALLY FOR HUNDREDS OF SENIORS WITH GOVERNOR PRITZKER
Mayor Thaddeus Jones, who also serves as State Representative of the 29th Legislative District, hosted a phenomenal senior breakfast at the local senior living facility, Bernadine Manor. Alongside the mayor, local officials Senator Napoleon Harris and Alderman of the 5th Ward Dejuan Gardner joined in on the fun. The breakfast came as a tribute to the local seniors and a rally to “Get Out and Vote.
TECHNOLOGY CONSULTING FIRM GIVES BACK TO THE COMMUNITY
Wheeler Coleman was encouraged to study computer science while he was in high school. He fell in love with it and became an expert in it. He worked for 29 years for Blue Cross and Blue Shield, working his way up through the company to become the Chief Technology Officer. Six years ago, Coleman established Executive Consultants United, where he is the CEO and Executive Partner.
MAYOR LIGHTFOOT ANNOUNCES CHICAGO RIVERWALK CONCESSION PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the City of Chicago today issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for concession operations for the Chicago Riverwalk. The goal of this RFP is to receive proposals from qualified teams who can operate food and beverage, retail, recreational, entertainment, cultural, and educational facilities along Chicago’s beautiful Riverwalk.