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Lowe’s opens applications for the first wave of its $25 million in minority small business grants
As thousands of small businesses struggle to keep their doors open and their employees paid amid economic devastation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) recently opened its first round of grant applications in its previously announced $25 million commitment to provide much-needed relief to minority-owned businesses.
United Airlines Strengthens Onboard Mask Policy to Further Protect Passengers and Employees Against COVID-19 Spread
United Airlines has announced that, along with other Airlines for America (A4A) members, it will strengthen mandatory mask policies to further mitigate against the spread of COVID-19.
Commission seeks to address inequities in banking
On Juneteenth, Melissa Conyears-Ervin, treasurer of the City of Chicago, and Michael Frerichs, treasurer of the State of Illinois led a virtual roundtable that focused on systemic racism in the banking industry.
Diaper Need: A Growing Problem During a Global Pandemic
Since the coronavirus pandemic began, people have been loading their pantries with household staples like toilet paper, paper towels, wipes, diapers and hand sanitizer. This panic buying — sometimes even hoarding — has depleted store shelves and disrupted supply chains. It’s also exacerbated a growing problem in the United States: diaper need.
Walmart Shoppers Happy Chatham Store Will Reopen Following Looting Devastation
Many Walmart shoppers said they are happy that the big box retailer has decided to reopen all Chicago stores including one in Chatham despite it being damaged during a week of looting and vandalism last month.
Federal Agency Introduces New Way of Illustrating Discrimination Statistics
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has created new data visualizations to illustrate existing online employment discrimination data the federal agency recently announced.
CHICAGO GEN Z TECH ACTIVIST LAUNCHES DOLLAR CAMPAIGN TO FUND VIRTUAL CS SUMMER CAMP FOR 1,000 BLACK YOUTH
“I want to convince 375,000 people that for less than the cost of a cup of coffee, they can help transform 1,000 young Black lives this summer by donating $1,” says Ian Michael Brock, 15-year-old Computer Science Activist and self-proclaimed “New Nerd.”
Drive-in movie offers moviegoers safe alternative
While COVID-19 caused indoor movie theaters to close their doors, people have rediscovered drive-in movie theaters. Percy Scott, of 360 Global Marketing, has created PR Pop-Ups, a mobile drive-in theater experience to fill the void felt by moviegoers who love film, but still want to practice social distancing.
As temperatures heat up, Conservation Police Offi cers are reminding boat operators to Keep Drinks Dry on the Water
Th e Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Conservation Police Officers are reminding boat operators to always drive sober while on the water.
Teaching Children The Power Of Their Thoughts And Emotions
Children as young as three years old are constructing essential thoughts and feelings about their parents, friends, and life, and acting based on their moods. By learning how to use their thoughts and feelings productively, children can gain control over their emotions—like anger or sadness—and turn them around so they have more positive, peaceful days.
Gallery Guichard goes virtual
Gallery Guichard has been known for its innovation and collaboration throughout its 15-year existence. Continuing with that, the gallery made its art available virtually in the midst of COVID-19.
FRONTLINE WORKERS WHO RECOVERED FROM COVID-19, DONATE BLOOD PLASMA
Hospital frontline workers who survived COVID-19 donated their blood plasma during a recent COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma Collection at Advocate Trinity Hospital, located at 2320 E. 95th St. Their blood plasma, which has coronavirus antibodies, will be used to help critically ill COVID-19 patients.
Top Ranked High School Baseball Player Does More Than Swing A Bat
Brother Rice High School baseball star Zion Rose is one of the top ranked players in the country as a 15-year-old sophomore, but Rose said he can do more than swing a bat and catch a ball. When the Beverly resident is not playing recreational sports, he is at home making a few dollars here and there dabbling in online trading.
BOUTIQUE FITNESS STUDIOS WANT CAPACITY EXPANSION
Gyms and fitness centers opened on Friday, June 27, as part of Illinois’ Reopening Phase 4. A collective of boutique fitness studio owners is asking Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker to expand the current capacity percentage from 25 to 75.