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Grant funds UIC study on access to early childhood education in Illinois
In 2018, Illinois passed one of the most expansive and progressive pieces of legislation (IL PA 100-0105) that aimed to reduce expulsions from early childhood education and child care programs
Muhammad Ali, Georgia O’Keeffe, and Rosa Parks are Most Popular Historical Figures in Bamboo Luminaries
Award-winning skill developer Bamboo Learning has released its first report analyzing learner activities on its new, popular Alexa educational trivia game, Bamboo Luminaries.
Michelle Duster (pictured), great granddaughter of Ida B. Wells-Barnett, said there has been some erasure of the contributions of African American women when it comes to the Women’s Suffrage Movement.
Michelle Duster is the great granddaughter of activist and journalist Ida B. Wells-Barnett. On Thursday, Feb. 20, she spoke about African American Suffragists and their fight for inclusion. 2020 marks the centennial of the 19th amendment, which gave women the right to vote.
COUNTRY CLUB HILLS ENGINEER RECEIVES HUMANITARIAN AWARD
A Country Club Hills resident and systems engineer at Northwestern Memorial Hospital was among four recipients recently honored at the 41st Annual Humanitarian Awards that recognized individuals whose community service embodies the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Fathers of NBA players bring message to Robbins
Fathers of NBA players visited Robbins to participate in a forum, which brought youth from the community together with local politicians and others with the goal of inspiring the youth.
College Scholarships Aided by Black History Month Fashion Show
The 3rd Annual Black History Month College Scholarship Drive Runway Gala helped fund three scholarships this year, while also educating youth about the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Pullman celebrates five years as National Monument
Community residents, politicians and business leaders celebrated the milestone of Pullman being designated a National Monument on Wednesday, Feb. 19, at the Hotel Florence.
FAMILY OF EMMETT TILL RELEASES STATEMENT ON EMMETT TILL ANTI LYNCHING BILL VOTE EXPECTED TODAY
The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to make history today, February 26, 2020 by passing the Emmett Till Antilynching Act (H.R. 35), introduced by Congressman Bobby L. Rush (D-Ill). The legislation would make lynching a criminal federal offense punishable up to life in prison.
VEGAN FAST FOOD CARRYOUT OPENS ON 87TH STREET
Plant-based dieting is said to be the biggest health trend of 2020 and a new South side restaurant is capitalizing on its popularity and health benefits. Plant Based Junkie, a vegan fast food carryout, opened Monday, Jan. 17, at 1635 ½ E. 87th St.
South and West side Clergy endorse Kim Foxx
Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx stood surrounded by clergy members from the South and West sides as they endorsed her to continue the work she has done in that office for the last four years.
Create your business and financial plans
Starting a business can be exciting, but that excitement may be overshadowed by anxiety if you start this new adventure without detailed research and plans to guide you along the way.
Cook County Board Approves Five Incentives Designed to Grow Vital Communities
The Cook County Board of Commissioners recently approved five proposals from President Toni Preckwinkle’s Bureau of Economic Development (BED) that will provide tax incentives to businesses in Cook County.
Organizations partner to create initiative that makes Chicagoans visionaries
In 2019, the Field Foundation and MacArthur Foundation partnered to create the Leaders for a New Chicago. It awarded individuals from the community and their organizations $25,000 each, in an effort to support the ideas that would improve the city.
TOOLS AND WRITING OF FREDERICK DOUGLASS ON DISPLAY
To commemorate Black History Month, American Writers Museum has curated a Frederick Douglass Tour to showcase some of the artifacts from the writer it has in its collection.
