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New Tax Credit Would Make Rent Affordable for Half a Million American Families With Children
The newly enacted child tax credit, which will put an average of $221 per month into the pockets of families earning $150,000 or less with children, would make housing go from unaffordable to affordable for roughly half a million American families.
Committeeman recalls time in local politics
Calvin Jordan is a Rich Township Democratic Committeeman but his involvement with local politics dates back to 1989, when he worked for John H. Stroger, who was a Cook County Commissioner at the time.
Trinity Health Launches $1.6M Vaccine Education Campaign to Reach Underserved Communities
Trinity Health, one of the nation’s largest multi-institutional Catholic healthcare delivery systems, recently launched It Starts Here, a COVID-19 vaccine education initiative focused on communities of color.
UIC Urban Forum to address wealth gap, equity concerns
COVID-19 has brought attention to various disparities in American cities and the growing divide between rich and poor. While many strategies have been proposed to close the wealth gap – raising minimum wage, housing integration and education – it’s generally agreed that a simple solution does not exist.
Businesses receive money to rebuild after unrest
Kamau Murray opened the new XS Tennis and Education Foundation facility, located at 53rd and State Street in 2018. Murray needed a facility where he could teach tennis all year round. The facility has 27 tennis courts and classrooms.
Film explores the life of Thomas Sowell, economists, political philosopher and author
Thomas Sowell: Common Sense in a Senseless World traces Sowell’s journey from humble beginnings to the Hoover Institution, becoming one of our era’s greatest authors on race, history and economics.
FTC Obtains Court Order Banning Work-From-Home Scammer from Selling Business Opportunities and Using Robocalls
Defendants tried to take advantage of consumers who were anxious about the coronavirus pandemic, agency alleges.
Forbes reports Kennedy-King College ranks as one of the top community colleges in the U.S. and ranking #1 in the state
As recently reported by Forbes Magazine, Kennedy-King College is considered one of the top 10 community colleges in the country, and serves the largest predominantly Black student body on the list compiled by Academic Influence.
MAYOR OF ROBBINS RECOUNTS HISTORY OF VILLAGE AND HIS CAREER
Tyrone Ward, president of the Village of Robbins, is a lifelong resident of the village. He served as comptroller and purchasing agent with the Village of Robbins, after graduating from Northern Illinois University. He said it was his first brush with public administration.
Attorney Yusef Jackson Joins Correctional Technology Company as Senior Advisor
Attorney and entrepreneur Yusef Jackson is joining the executive team at Aventiv Technologies, according to a company announcement. Jackson is the son of Rainbow/PUSH founder Jesse Jackson and has been a longtime advocate for civil rights alongside his family.
Southwest Airlines expands northwest from MIA for springtime
After launching its first Miami flights last November, Southwest Airlines recently expanded its route network from Miami International Airport by adding daily service to four more destinations: Atlanta; Dallas; Denver; and Nashville. The new routes increase Southwest’s already strong presence at MIA to a total of 16 daily flights.
85% of women have witnessed harassment and online violence, finds new research from The Economist Intelligence Unit
The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has released a new study supported by Jigsaw, a unit within Google that forecasts and confronts emerging digital threats, delving into the prevalence and impact of online violence against women on a global scale. “Measuring the prevalence of online violence against women” reveals that nearly 40% of women surveyed have been harassed online whilst the vast majority (85%) have witnessed harassment or other forms of online violence.
Black Female Entrepreneur and Group of Female Investors Disrupt The CBD Industry
A new CBD wellness line of products by Cannabelo Inc., which is a black female-owned company and founded by Steph Cence, recently launched its online store, www.ilovepurely.com, highlighting all natural, vegan, gluten-free CBD gumdrops – derived from hemp. Cannabelo, Inc. says the secret to making CBD products that work is using real ingredients + quality hemp.
Public Engagement Phase of “Chicago Monuments and Public Art Project” lets Chicagoans join the conversation about monumental sculptures, artworks and commemorative plaques
The City of Chicago, in partnership with the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), Chicago Park District (Parks) and Chicago Public Schools (CPS), recently launched the Chicago Monuments Project website at chicagomonuments.org, which kicked off the public engagement phase of the Chicago Monuments Project that will conclude in April. The new website identifies monumental sculptures, artworks and commemorative plaques on the public way and in Chicago parks selected by the Chicago Monuments Project Advisory Committee for further review. Chicagoans can join the conversation by submitting feedback through the website, virtual events and one-on-one conversations.
