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DIVERSITY MBA ANNOUNCES BEST PLACES TO WORK For Women And Managers Of Color
Diversity MBA Magazine today released the 16th Annual List of 50 Out Front: Best Places to Work for Women and Managers of Color ranking and has named Atrium Health as the No. 1 company for 2022. Blue Cross Blue Shield, Michigan is No. 2, and L'Oréal USA earned the No. 3 spot.
City Colleges of Chicago Names Student Liaisons for all Seven City Colleges in Support of Undocumented Students and the Community, in Accordance with HB3428
City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) in partnership with the Illinois Dream Fund and University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) are pleased to announce the names of all seven of CCC’s Undocumented Liaisons and CCC District Coordinator available at each college in accordance with House Bill 3428 for academic year 2022-2023.
FITCH Gives Top AAA Rating to Illinois Funds
The Illinois Funds, a mutual fund investment used by local governments through the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office, earned the top AAA rating from Fitch Ratings, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs said Tuesday, June 21.
Acadia Healthcare Names R. David Kelly to Board of Directors
Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACHC) announced that R. David Kelly has been appointed to serve as an independent director on the Company’s Board of Directors.
PINE GROVE HOLDINGS ANNOUNCES THE ACQUISITION OF ONE OF THE LEADING NORTH AMERICAN COMPONENT MANUFACTURERS, KKSP PRECISION MACHINING
Pine Grove Holdings LLC (“Pine Grove”), an executive-led operations and investment firm focused on companies with high engineering content, announced today the acquisition of the majority interest in KKSP Precision Machining LLC (“KKSP”), one of North America’s leading manufacturers of precision metal components, from Mill Point Capital LLC (“Mill Point Capital”), a private equity firm, who will remain a minority investor .
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES SETTLEMENT WITH PEOPLES GAS OVER CHAMPAIGN COUNTY NATURAL GAS LEAK
Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced a consent order with The Peoples Gas Light and Coke Company (Peoples Gas) over a natural gas leak that reached one of Central Illinois’ largest fresh water sources and nearby residents’ private wells.
CHA dedicates South Side senior building to current longest-serving Commissioner
The Chicago Housing Authority yesterday dedicated a recently refurbished South Side senior building, located at 6360 S. Minerva, to its current longest-serving Commissioner, Dr. Mildred C. Harris.
LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIALS WEIGH IN ON SUPREME COURT ROE V. WADE DECISION
The United States Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade. In the case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, Justices ruled in a 6-3 vote to uphold the Mississippi abortion law, and Roe v. Wade was overturned with a vote of 5-4.
LOCAL COMPANY WANTS TO CHANGE NARRATIVE IN CONVERSATIONS ABOUT RACE
Xavier Ramey founded Justice Informed in 2017 because of his passion for the history and future of diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. He wants companies and organizations to enact the values they say they have, with tangible results based on conversations surrounding race, culture and identity.
THIS SUMMER, EXPLORE THE ENDLESS BEAUTY AT SHEDD AQUARIUM AND BEYOND
This summer, Shedd Aquarium invites guests to journey beneath the water to visit the aquatic animal world and beyond the walls of the lakefront aquarium to let their curiosity flourish while contributing to the conservation of the blue planet. From meaningful volunteer opportunities at local waterways to unforgettable experiences at the aquarium, Shedd offers all ages an opportunity to explore the magnificent depths of our lakes, rivers, oceans and seas. See below for more information about summer programs offer by Shedd, on-and-off aquarium property. JOURNEYS BEYOND THE AQUARIUM
CHILDREN 6 MONTHS AND OLDER NOW ELIGIBLE FOR COVID-19 VACCINE
Children who are six months and older can now get the COVID-19 vaccine. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended the vaccines for the children in that age group on Saturday, June 18.
SERIAL ENTREPRENEUR SHARES HER JOURNEY
Sevetri Wilson considers herself a serial entrepreneur. I college, Wilson started an online newspaper and convinced her friends to write for it. She started her first company, Solid Ground Innovations in 2009. Then, in 2016, she started Resilia
Chicago Lights Urban Farm helps to feed community
Inflation is causing the price of everything to increase significantly. Fortunately, one Urban Farm is helping to feed people in the community who are the most in need.
Community Banking to Community Building
Juneteenth is a day like no other. It is both a celebration of freedom and a reminder of the work that still must be done to bring about a more equitable society. So as we recognize Juneteenth this year, now is the time to harness what unites us and help bring about changes that benefit all communities.