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GROUPS UNITE TO DECRY GUN VIOLENCE AGAINST CHILDREN
Recent shootings and killings of young children have prompted organizations to host an event to bring awareness to gun violence throughout the city. The Let Our Kids Live event was hosted by the Austin Peoples Action Center, with the goal of bringing people together who are ready to take action and make positive changes.
Over 200 Drivers and Monitors Secure Wage and Benefit Increases
With over 95 percent of drivers and monitors voting in favor of ratification, Drivers and monitors employed by First Student of Maywood, IL have ratified their first collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local 777. The 220 drivers and monitors provide student transportation for Maywood and Chicago Public Schools.
BUFI Remembers Founding Board Member Rita Wilson
“On behalf of the Black United Fund of Illinois (BUFI) it is with great sadness that we have learned of the passing of former board member Rita Wilson. We send our condolences to Rita Wilsons’s family and the many civic and social organizations at this difficult time,” shares Carolyn Day, Executive Director of BUFI.
Camelot Illinois Announces Second Year of Grant Funding
Camelot Illinois is pleased to announce a second year of funding for non-profit organizations through the Camelot Illinois Grant Program. Over the past year, Camelot Illinois has supported the community with grants and donations totalling $241,800.
Doggone it! Vote for the new Peoples Gas Ambassadog for Safe Digging
Dogs love to dig, but people need to be reminded to call 811 to make sure that digging is safe for them, their pets, and the natural gas and other lines near their home. Peoples Gas needs your help selecting a safe digging Ambassadog in its annual Doggone it! photo contest.
STATE REPRESENTATIVE CONTINUES LEGACY
State Representative Marcus Evans, Jr. of the 33rd District has been in office since 2012. Evans has been working diligently for his constituents for the last eight years. His District extends from South Shore to Sauk Village
IGrow Chicago hosts in-person camp
While summer usually means children attend camp or some outdoor activity, COVID-19 has either forced organizations to cancel summer activities or host virtual camps. But IGrow Chicago decided to host its Summer of Hope Program in-person, with safety protocols in place.
The African American Wellness Project Announces ‘Black Doctors Speak’
The African American Wellness Project (AAWP) recently announced a new initiative called Black Doctors Speak which will give Black Doctors a voice in the conversation on issues affecting the African American Community.
Wells Fargo Names Kristy Fercho to Lead Home Lending
Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) recently announced that Kristy Fercho will join the company at the beginning of August as the new head of Wells Fargo Home Lending. Fercho has 18 years of leadership experience in the mortgage industry and will replace Michael DeVito, who has announced plans to retire after more than 23 years with Wells Fargo.
RETAILERS PARTNER WITH BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA TO HELP PREPARE KIDS AND TEENS FOR BACK2SCHOOL
Boys & Girls Clubs of America recently launched its 2020 Back2School cause campaign in partnership with more than a dozen retailers around the country. As millions of kids and teens are gearing up to return to school, whether virtually or in-person, the youth advocacy organization is working to ensure that all kids, especially those who are in the most need, have the same opportunities to succeed in life.
Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission Announces Launch of New E-filing and Case Management System
The Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission (IWCC) is rolling out a new, cloud-based electronic filing and case management system. The system, called CompFile, will allow for paperless filing and processing of court documents for workers’ compensation cases in Illinois.
AYO Foods brings West African flavor
Fred and Perteet Spencer wanted to share the flavors of West Africa, so they created AYO Foods. Th e brand features West African dishes in single serve form that are available in the frozen foods section of the grocery store. Perteet’s father is Liberian and she has spent years in the consumer package space.
Small Business Program helps contractors involved in CTA Project
CTA has partnered with Walsh-Fluor and Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Chicago to create a Building Small Business Program that helps contractors interested in working on the Red and Purple Modernization Phase (RPM) One Project.
Clerk Dorothy Brown Adds Texting Service for Getting Next Court Dates
Dorothy Brown, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, IL, recently announced that due to the many changes in court dates, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and recognizing that some people may not have access to a computer, the public may now obtain up-to-date court hearing dates by text.