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Clerk of Circuit Court Candidate wants to expand access to justice
Richard Boykin is probably best known for his opposition of the sweetened tax during is tenure as a Cook County Commissioner. Boykin is one of five candidates running for Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, to fill the position which was recently held by Dorothy Brown.
Illinois gears up for voting
Election season is upon us. And, while early voting began on Monday, March 2, the big day for Illinois voters is set for Tuesday, March 17.
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Commits $1 Million To Thurgood Marshall College Fund
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (“Southern Glazer’s”) recently announced that it has signed a $1 million agreement with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), a national organization dedicated to promoting educational excellence among students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs).
Chicago Area Project Celebrates 86 Years of Building Safe and Sustainable Communities
86 Years of Building Safe and Sustainable Communities was the theme of the Chicago Area Project (CAP) 86th Anniversary Celebration and Awards Reception held on February 20, 2020 at Malcolm X College in Chicago. The event was MCed by Radio Legend and CAP Board Member Richard Steele and co-hosted by TV Personality Merri Dee and Youth Representative Karlyn Boens. Attendees were welcomed by young CAP Youth Ambassadors and by Malcolm X President David Sanders
ALDERMAN AND PARK MANOR COMMUNITY SPLIT ON PROPOSED MARIJUANA FACILITY
A proposed marijuana facility in Park Manor, which would be located near an elementary school, has residents at odds with the alderman who said he supports the development.
Event at the South Shore Cultural Center Draws More Than 300 Diverse Businesses
The Illinois Tollway hosted a “Seize the Opportunity” information and networking event recently to highlight opportunities for diverse, minority and women-owned companies to make use of the agency’s business assistance and support resources and to learn how to successfully do business with the Tollway as well as other state agencies.
Antilynching Legislation keeps legacy of slain in forefront
Airicka Gordon-Taylor was emotional when she found out the Antilynching Legislation had been passed by the United States House of Representatives on Wednesday, Feb. 26.
PARTNERSHIPS HELP CURB CRIME IN ROBBINS
The Village of Robbins has seen a decrease in crime throughout the last three years. Leaders point to upgrades in telecommunications and hiring of police personnel, as well as stronger policing strategies. Criminal homicide has decreased 29 percent, robbery has decreased 28 percent, burglary has decreased 5 percent and theft has decreased 26 percent, with an overall decrease in violent crime of 17 percent.
CANDIDATES FOR ILLINOIS 13TH SENATE DISTRICT PARTICIPATE IN FORUM
Indivisible Chicago South Side hosted a 13th District Candidate Forum that included Illinois State Senator Robert Peters and challenger Ken Thomas on Monday, March 2, at First Unitarian Church of Chicago, 5650 S. Woodlawn.
Economic Development Spurred by Englewood Produce Store
A recent groundbreaking for a new produce store in Englewood kicked off a largely economic development plan for one corner location. A vacant lot currently stands at the corner of 63rd Street and Racine Avenue but will soon be occupied by a series of new developments expected to jump-start the community, contends Ald. Stephanie Coleman (16th), whose ward includes the site along with the West Englewood neighborhood.
Advocate South Suburban Hospital Hosts Name the Robot Contest
Hazel Crest, Illinois – Kindergarten through 12th grade students living and attending school in the south suburbs are invited to help Advocate South Suburban Hospital name its brand-new surgical robot used to assist physicians in performing minimally-invasive procedures.
PUBLIC INPUT SOUGHT FOR SOUTH SHORE CORRIDOR STUDY
South Shore residents have until Wednesday, March 18, to submit public comment on the South Shore Corridor Study. The study, which includes East 75th and East 79th streets between Stony Island and the lakefront, is focused on housing, retail and transportation in the area.
Manhood Further Developed for Young Fathers By Dovetail Project
As a husband and father. Sheldon Smith said he has made it his mission in life to help young fathers become better men by providing them with parenting, financial literacy, educational, and life skills through his nonprofit organization.
Aramark Good Cause Coffee to Benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Each year, Aramark provides over one billion cups of coffee and 400 million cold drinks to workplaces around the country. This year, Aramark is donating a portion of sales from javia®, its private label coffee, and Reserve by javia, its new, premium line, to Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
