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RAPPER, SINGER, DRUMMER WANTS PEOPLE TO DO WHAT MAKES THEM HAPPY
Bianca Shaw grew up on the West side of Chicago and has been doing music her whole life. Inspired by the artist Bow Wow when She saw him rapping on Television; and thought if he could do it, so could she. Bianca wrote her first rap at the age of 11 years old and performed it at summer camp to a very pleased crowd.
Cook County Assessor’s Office Recognized for Digital Innovation
The Cook County Assessor’s Office (Assessor’s Office) has been recognized with a 2021 Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties (NACo) for its work in moving its paper-driven operations onto more user-friendly digital platforms.
Local Faith Base Organization Continues Its Mission Of Making A Difference In Young Boys Life’s Through Mentorship Program And Family Activities
George West understands firsthand the impact an organization can have on someone’s life. At seven-years-old, his mother introduced him to the Concerned Christian Men, a faith-based, non profit organization that mentors young boys starting from third grade. He participated in the program through high school and volunteered in his 20s, growing in faith and knowledge and truly feeding his mind, body and spirit.
FORMER CHICAGO ALDERMAN AND COOK COUNTY COMMISSIONER ROBERT SHAW SUCCUMBS AT AGE 83 TO CANCER
FORMER CHICAGO ALDERMAN AND COOK COUNTY COMMISSIONER ROBERT SHAW SUCCUMBS AT AGE 83 TO CANCER “ONE OF THE GREATEST PRO-AFRICAN AMERICAN POLITICIANS TO EVER LIVE” WAS THE CO-CHAMPION OF THE PASSAGE OF MAKING BLACK HISTORY A MANDATORY SUBJECT TO BE TAUGHT IN ILLINOIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS “TODAY I’VE LOST MY MENTOR, MY FATHER FIGURE AND AN UNWAVERING FRIEND” SAYS FORMER SHAW SPOKESMAN SEAN HOWARD
Checking in with Mayor Curry on Day 71
In April, Jada Curry made history as the first African American woman to serve as President of the Village of Lynwood. Curry’s place in history was not lost on her when she was sworn-in on May 11. Two months later Curry is learning what it will take to make Lynwood self-sustaining and creating a welcoming environment for the Village’s residents.
ComEd Goats Take Break from Managing Vegetation to Cruise on the Chicago River
ComEd’s four-legged employees took a break from eating vegetation under power lines in Pekin, Ill., for a boat cruise on the Chicago River.
Jesse White Issues Reminder: Electronic Automobile Insurance Verification Program Has Begun
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is reminding drivers that electronic verification of automobile insurance has begun and vehicle owners who are unable to prove insurance will face a license plate suspension and $100 reinstatement fee
CTA Ridership Jumps More Than 55 percent Since Start of Year
Ridership across the Chicago Transit Authority’s rail and bus system has more than doubled since the start of the year and continues to grow, officials said today, as public transit continues to play a vital role in the city and region’s reopening.
Leo Burnett Pilots Creative Boot Camp at Chicago State University
Five students from Chicago State University, Illinois’ sole four-year Predominantly Black Institution for higher education, began summer internships this week across Publicis Groupe, including at Leo Burnett Chicago, Arc Worldwide, and ThePub; and one of their classmates has accepted a full-time position at Publicis Health Media. The connection is the culmination of a decades-long partnership, and pro bono work through the Pencil Project, most recently with a boot camp creative curriculum during the Spring semester, with support from Marcus Graham Project.
Thousands Of Dollars Awarded To Black Males For Achieving Academic Excellence
The Ezekiel Taylor Scholarship Foundation (ETSF) is awarding scholarships to 22 African-American young men, Sunday, July 25, 2021. The ‘Yet, Still We Rise’ Scholarship Fundraiser, Gala and Silent Auction will highlight the academic achievements and success of young black males in the Chicago area.
Fisher to retire; Craven to be next leader of Illinois Press Association
One familiar face at the Illinois Press Association is retiring and another will succeed him. IPA Board of Directors Chairman Don Bricker today announced that Sam Fisher is retiring as the organization’s president and CEO, effective Sept. 1. Fisher has been the IPA’s leader since 2017.
Police Commander Watson talks about handling crime in the 3rd District
Roderick Watson has been Commander of the 3rd District since December 2020. In that time, he has developed a strategy, Together We Can, a holistic approach to handling crime in the District, which encompasses Woodlawn, South Shore and Greater Grand Crossing.
State to pick overdue marijuana dispensary winners by Aug. 19
More than a year after new marijuana dispensary licenses were scheduled to be distributed per the state’s 2019 adult-use legalization law, the governor’s office announced the initial lottery and two new ones will happen by the end of August.
LOVE FRIDGE A FOODSHARING COLLECTIVE PROVIDES FOR COMMUNITY
Augustana Church, located at 5500 S. Woodlawn, now has a Love Fridge, the food-sharing collective. The goal of the Love Fridge is to provide food for those in need, as well as give those who want to donate food a chance to give back to the community.
