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Legislation making virtual meetings of public bodies acceptable for any reason should be defeated
Every city council or school board has issues large and small that impact the lives of the people it serves.
Tax summaries show Pritzkers made $5 million last year – not including family trusts
Gov. JB Pritzker’s campaign released summary documents of his 2020 tax returns Friday, which showed the first family reporting $5.14 million in adjusted gross income, all from taxable interest and dividends.
Walmart Announces 2021 Return of “Black Friday Deals for Days,” This Time with Special Early Access for Walmart+ Members
After overwhelmingly positive customer feedback for Walmart’s reinvented Black Friday shopping experience last year, the retailer is announcing the return of its month-long savings event, “Black Friday Deals for Days.” Walmart’s second annual “Black Friday Deals for Days” events will deliver the incredible prices customers expect from the most anticipated shopping day of the year with a safe, convenient shopping experience – this time with a little something extra for Walmart+ members. New this year, paying Walmart+ members will receive early access to online Black Friday events throughout November – an opportunity to shop all the same hot deals four hours earlier than the scheduled start times for all three events.
STUDENTS GAIN HANDS-ON TRAINING DURING INTERNSHIP
After School Matters partnered with Bank of America for its paid summer internship program. Not only did four students received on the job training at Gateley Park, but they were mentored by Executive Director of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon Carey Pinkowski.
ARTIST’S EXHIBITION EXPLORES SPIRIT OF SANKOFA
Raymond Thomas’ “Our Tomorrow Happened Yesterday,” explores the theme of Sankofa, which means to go back and get. “Our Tomorrow Happened Yesterday” will be on display at the Blanc Gallery, located at 4445 S. King Drive, through Sunday, Nov. 21
THE EPIC ACADEMY RECEIVES OUTDOOR SPACES, USES IT FOR SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY
The Epic Academy High School, located at 8255 S. Houston, received an outdoor learning lab as part of the Chicago Architecture Biennial.
Calumet City Mayor makes progress on his vision
Calumet City Mayor Thaddeus Jones wants to keep residents in the city at the forefront. Since Jones took office in May, he has been able to erase the budget deficit, cut cost and waste and has increased the budget. The city also has implemented an afterschool program and an emergency assistance program for residents, as well as assisting businesses in Calumet City.
INNOVATION ONE OPENS AT TRUMAN COLLEGE
A new digital learning space designed for students, educators and the community opened at Harry S. Truman College, located at 1145 W. Wilson Ave.
SOUTHERN COOK COUNTY TO FINALLY HAVE A STATE -OF -THE- ART TRANSITION CENTER FOR YOUNG ADULTS WHO ARE PHYSICALLY AND DEVELOPMENTALLY CHALLENGED
Dr. Johnnie Thomas-Superintendent of Rich Township High School District (RTHS) 227- will lead a coalition of School Board Members, Educators, Disability Advocates, Faith Leaders, Elected Officials, Community Leaders, and businesspersons in a ribbon cutting ceremony of a state-of-the-art transition center for young adults who are physically and developmentally challenged.
City Of Calumet City Public Notice of Hearing
public Notice- The City of Calumet City will conduct a public hearing on On October 28, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. on the City's Intent to seek the use of "quick take" eminent domain powers from the Illinois Legislature.
Property reassessments released for South Chicago
The Cook County Assessor’s Office released initial assessments of residential and commercial properties in the township of South Chicago. This is the fifth of eight townships in the City of Chicago to be reassessed in 2021 under the leadership of Assessor Fritz Kaegi, who took office after Chicago’s last reassessment in 2018.
Debbie Allen, National Kidney Foundation Team-Up for Early Diagnosis of Kidney Disease
Family doctors and primary care practices need to ramp up kidney disease testing, using both a blood and urine test because millions of adults are walking around with the dangerous disease but don't know it, a message the National Kidney Foundation's Chief Medical Officer and Debbie Allen will share with thousands of physicians at a conference held recently.
Author Helps Self-Published Children's Authors Expand Reach
While the artistry of entrepreneurialism is certainly an accomplishment for anyone, being an author is very similar to running your own business. With the product being your own writing, you grow comfortable in your craft and begin publishing your work. It's essential to build your credibility with amazing reviews. Of course, it's imperative to write a piece that is worthy of praise, but building integrity amongst your readers encourages new people to join in with turning the pages as well.
Two new traveling exhibits will bring world-class exhibitions to Carroll County starting October 9, 2021
Voices and Votes explores questions stemming from the leap of faith taken by the American revolutionaries who established a government that entrusted the power of the nation not in a monarchy but in its citizens. The exhibition explores the questions: Who has the right to vote, what are the freedoms and responsibilities of citizens, and whose voices will be heard?
