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Entrepreneur Empowering Millennials Through Real Estate and Financial Literacy
Pongee Barnes, born and raised on the south-side of Chicago, is a political-science graduate of Southern Illinois University of Carbondale. Barnes embarked on her real estate career as a college student in 2005 at the age of 20, buying her first condo in Chicago. After buying 2 condominiums during the most recent tumultuous real estate market collapse, she was able to endure and purchase flips and rentals.
Chicago Launches Initiative to Bridge Digital Divide, Provides Free High-Speed Internet Access to Over 100,000 CPS Students
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot recently announced the launch of ‘Chicago Connected,’ which will provide free high-speed internet service to approximately 100,000 Chicago Public Schools (CPS) students in their households.
Pastors consider what it means to open churches in the midst of COVID-19
As Chicago re-opens from its stay-at-home order during COVID-19, clergy members are having conversations about what it looks like to welcome congregants back into houses of worship.
GRANTS DISPENSED TO SMALL BUSINESSES HURT BY COVID-19 PANDEMIC
The Asian American Business Development Center (AABDC) recently announced that it has been selected along with 100 Black Men and Hispanic Federation as partners by Hennessy in Unfinished Business, a new initiative that will dispense grants to Asian Americans, African Americans and Hispanic small businesses that apply for, and qualify, for funding.
CTA HOSTS WEBINARS TO INCREASE WORKFORCE
Amid COVID-19, those interested in training and workforce resources with the Chicago Transit Authority have the opportunity to participate in webinars called, Construction Talks. The hope is that people will take advantage of available opportunities and CTA will increase the workforce for its Red and Purple Modernization Program, while practicing social distancing.
Target Increases Starting Wage to $15; Thanks Frontline Team Members with Recognition Bonus
Target recently announced a number of industry-leading updates and extensions to its pay and benefits. Beginning July 5, it will permanently raise its starting wage for U.S. team members to $15 per hour.
SCHOOLS ON SOUTH SIDE RECEIVE NEW DESIGNATION PROGRAMS
Chicago Public Schools recently announced that Parkside Elementary School and Percy L. Julian High School are among the 22 elementary and high schools who have received new designation programs.
Aunt Jemima Brand To Remove Image From Packaging And Change Brand Name
Aunt Jemima, one of the long-time brands of The Quaker Oats Company, a subsidiary of PepsiCo, Inc., recently announced it will remove the image of Aunt Jemima from its packaging and change the name of the brand.
Small Businesses Getting A Boost From South Side Travel Agency
A travel agency in Auburn Gresham is expanding its services this year, while also aiding black businesses, by sponsoring an upcoming business expo in Evergreen Park.
Jurors respond negatively to police overreactions to Black Americans
As law enforcement’s use of body-worn cameras and dash cams has increased in the U.S., the growth of attorneys’ introduction of video evidence in court, including jury trials, has followed
MORE JOBS COMING TO THE SOUTHLAND
More than 1,000 jobs are set to come to the Southland with the announcement of Amazon constructing three new fulfillment centers in University Park, Matteson and Markham. The newest fulfillment centers will open in Matteson and Markham.
MARCH CALLS FOR EQUITY AND MOVES FOR COLLABORATIVE BLACK CHICAGO
On Friday, June 19, marchers took to the streets of downtown Chicago, holding Black Lives Matter signs while a brass band played “When the Saints Go Marching In.” Once they arrived in Daley Plaza, people started to do the electric slide as Beyonce’s “Before I Let Go” played.
Pritzker signs vote-by-mail expansion
Springfield – Anyone who cast a ballot in the last three years or who registered to vote or changed addresses after the March primary will be sent an application to vote by mail after Gov. JB Pritzker recently signed a bill expanding the program.
SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Businesses and Residents of Illinois Affected by Civil Unrest
“The SBA is strongly committed to providing the people of Illinois with the most effective and customer-focused response possible to assist businesses of all sizes, homeowners and renters with federal disaster loans,” said Carranza. “Getting businesses and communities up and running after a disaster is our highest priority at SBA.”
