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Calumet City Police Department Is Accepting Applications
The City of Calumet is now accepting application for Police.
Commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire
The Richard H. Driehaus Museum, located at 40 East Erie St., is pleased to announce its programming around the sesquicentennial of the Great Chicago Fire. The Driehaus Museum is uniquely poised to tell the story of this historic event because it is housed in the Nickerson Mansion. Built from 1879-1883, it is one of Chicago’s earliest fire-proof residences that rose from the ashes of the Chicago Fire.
Reps. Davis, Rush, Wenstrup, and Hollingsworth push bipartisan legislation to help people with kidney failure
Democratic U.S. Representatives Danny K. Davis (IL-7th) and Bobby L. Rush (IL-1st), along with Republican Representatives Brad Wenstrup (OH-2nd) and Trey Hollingsworth (IN-9th), co-introduced legislation to encourage the development of new medical devices used to treat and/or manage individuals diagnosed with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), commonly referred to as kidney failure.
Nailah Ellis-Brown Is Claiming Her Spot At The Top
Nailah Ellis-Brown is the owner of Ellis Isle, Inc (formerly Ellis Island Tea), a Detroit- based beverage company and maker of Ellis Isle Tea and Wet Shuga that has made headlines as a business to watch. Ellis-Brown started the company from the trunk of her car and is now bottling her family recipe for retailers like Amazon and Target.
Creme of Nature Announces Its First Legacy of Leadership Pitch Competition
Creme of Nature today announced that it has teamed up with The Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s (TMCF) Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E) Division to launch its first Legacy of Leadership Case Study Pitch Competition. The Pitch Competition will provide HBCU students across the U.S. with a chance to gain hands-on experience, training and mentorship involvement so they can be fully equipped with the business tools needed to become the next generation of black entrepreneurs and business leaders.
Coaches Vs. Racism Launches Ambitious Action Plan
Coaches Vs. Racism (CVR) is a 501c3 national non-profit leading the charge to end systemic racism in sports. They are mobilizing coaches in the pro ranks as well as collegiate and amateur levels across the country to create an action-filled, educational and grassroots approach to inspire cultural and societal change in the world of sports.
Financial assistance available to Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas customers for winter heating season
As the calendar turns to October and winter draws close, Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas are making their customers aware of financial assistance now available to people having a tough time keeping up with their heating bills. There are several programs available to Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas customers.
Emmy Winner Uzo Aduba, Stand Up To Cancer And Count Me In Join Forces
Stand Up To Cancer® (SU2C), Count Me In, and SU2C Ambassador and Emmy® Award and SAG Award winning actress, Uzo Aduba have teamed up for a new public service announcement (PSA) to educate and encourage all cancer patients to opt-in to sharing their unique experiences and health information to help accelerate the pace of cancer research and propel new discoveries.
City Launching “Face Forward” Project
The City of Chicago is partnering with renowned photographer Sandro Miller to offer Chicago youth aged 12 to 18 their very own portrait to be transformed into a one-of-a-kind work of art as part of a COVID-19 vaccination campaign that celebrates young people who are protecting themselves by getting the vaccine.
‘Sisters Working It Out’ Executive Director Beulah Brent is nominated for cancer award
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Beulah Brent, executive director of Sisters Working it Out, has been nominated for her work to eliminate Breast Cancer disparities in Chicago and its surrounding suburbs.
Local Eyebrow Icon Focuses On Inner Beauty
LaGena Cain is the owner of Poise Beauty, a lifestyle brand and cosmetic company. Cain grew up in the beauty world. Her aunt named her first salon after her. “Growing up and seeing women pamper themselves and how they focused on their outer beauty and look beautiful, I think part of my life, I just got focused on just wanting to tap into the inner part of us,” she said.
Awards recognize educators’ time and dedication
The Millens remember a time when they were in class together as students and a teacher referred to Kerese as the “stupid twin.” It stuck with her, and the experience traumatized her. It made Kristle and Kerese realize there are educators out there who don’t care for students. They wanted to recognize educators who are impacting students’ lives positively.
The Obamas break ground on the Obama Presidential Center
“We chose this location for a few pretty good reasons. It’s close to where Michelle grew up, where I started my political career, it’s surrounded by vibrant neighborhoods and a community where we believe we can help make a difference,” Mr. Obama said.
A New Development Project At The Former Independence Bank Site
The former site of Independence Bank, located at 7936 S. Cottage Grove Ave., will be renovated to house the Gift of Hope community outreach and operations. It will also house a healthcare and skills training program through Malcolm X College.
