Local News
ENTREPRENEUR PROVIDES EXPERIENTIAL WINE EDUCATION
Regine T. Rousseau believes that wine is an art form. “If you can take a few minutes and taste the nuances, just like a poem or just like a painting, you’ll start to uncover all of these things and really listen to the story that’s in the bottle,” Rousseau said.
Rush Introduces Bicameral Legislation to Create One Million Jobs Through Environmental Conservation Projects
U.S. Representative Bobby L. Rush (D-Ill.) recently introduced the Restore Employment in Natural and Environmental Work (RENEW) Conservation Corps Act, which would create a civilian conservation corps to provide communities with job training and employment opportunities related to the outdoor recreation economy and green infrastructure projects.
United Raises Miles for Dozens of Non-Profits that Rely on Travel
United recently invited MileagePlus members to give back on Giving Tuesday, but also throughout the holiday season by donating miles to nearly 40 non-profits through United Airline’s crowdsourcing platform, Miles on a Mission.
Bevel Presents, “Created For Kings”
Bevel is reminding the world that Black men deserve self-care too by introducing, “Created for Kings”, a new brand campaign commemorating the beauty, strength, and resilience of Black men.
Jazz at center of ‘Bebop Fairy Tales’
Mark Ruffin, best known for his articles and radio show centered on jazz, has taken his love for the genre and created a historical fiction novel entitled, “Bebop Fairy Tales: An Historical Fiction Trilogy on Jazz, Intolerance, and Baseball.”
The Association of Black Cardiologists Unveils Diversity Scorecard Initiative
The Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC) has launched an annual diversity and inclusion scorecard for academic cardiovascular (CV) training programs in the US. The results from this ranking initiative - ABC DIBS (Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Scorecard) - will be published annually.
TREE DISPLAY BRINGS AUSTIN TO MICHIGAN
This is the time of year when people line Michigan Avenue for the BMO Harris Bank Festival of Lights. But, this year, due to COVID-19, the event is different. Instead of floats and music, windows are decorated by different community organizations.
RESURRECTION PROJECT RECEIVES $7.2 MILLION TO BUILD HOMES
Chicago is one of seven winning cities in the JP Morgan Chase AdvancingCities Challenge. Resurrection Project, a collaborative of seven community organizations, will receive $7.2 million to boost long-term homeownership by building 150 affordable modular homes as well as provide financial products and coaching on the South and West sides.
TRUSTEE GIVES BACK TO COMMUNITY
Tiffany Henyard, a Village of Dolton trustee, has been dubbed the “People’s Trustee.” During the Thanksgiving Holiday, Henyard showed her care and concern for the community by hosting two events.
Mobile Tire Installation Service Makes Tire Buying Easier In Chicago Suburbs
With more consumers gravitating toward online shopping and mobile delivery, Goodyear’s Mobile Install service lets drivers get new tires professionally installed without ever leaving home.
BLACK-OWNED, WOMAN-OWNED PEST CONTROL COMPANY MAKES MARK
For Robiar Smith, pest control is a passion. It is a profession she learned from her father, who was in the extermination business. Smith is the CEO of R.B. Pest Solutions, located at 8243 S. Cottage Grove.
Former College Professor Indicted on Fraud Charges for Allegedly Embezzling More Than $650,000 From Student Organization
A former college professor has been indicted on federal fraud charges for allegedly embezzling more than $650,000 from a national student organization committed to improving minority representation in the pharmacy industry.
Mutual of America Announces Five Recipients of the 2020 Community Partnership Award
Mutual of America has announced the recipients of its 2020 Community Partnership Award, marking the 25th anniversary of the prestigious national competition. This year, five nonprofit organizations were selected for their outstanding contributions to society, in partnership with public, private and other social sector organizations.
Museum’s 78th Annual Christmas Around The World And Holidays of Light Exhibits Highlight More Than 40 Countries And Cultures
The Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago’s (MSI) Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light exhibits has returned, highlighting the rich customs of more than 40 countries and cultures.
