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United Airlines Launches New Pilot Recruitment and Development Program
United Airlines recently announced the launch of Aviate, its new pilot recruitment program and career website, offering aspiring and established pilots more opportunities and the fastest paths to achieving their dreams and becoming a United First Officer and, ultimately, Captain.
Discover Navy Pier’s 19th annual Fifth Third Bank Winter WonderFest!
‘Tis the season for holiday fun at Navy Pier’s 19th annual Fifth Third Bank Winter WonderFest! For more than five weeks, guests can dash through an indoor winter wonderland as Chicago’s iconic lakefront destination transforms its Festival Hall into a dazzling spectacle with 170,000 square feet of holiday-themed fun. Kicking off on Friday, December 6, 2019 and running through Sunday, January 12, 2020, Chicagoland natives and seasonal travelers will have the opportunity to enjoy festive décor, returning favorites and this year’s brand-new attraction, The Wind Chill.
New Grocery Store Set to Open this Month in South Shore
A much-anticipated grand opening for a new grocery store in South Shore appears finally ready to happen this month for the holiday.
Pritzker Administration Announces Available Funding for Trauma Recovery Centers Statewide
Governor Pritzker and the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority recently announced an upcoming grant program to support trauma recovery centers (TRCs) across the state. Research indicates crime victims from underserved communities face unique societal and cultural barriers to seeking help.
Chicago State University Opens Food Pantry For Students, Staff, Faculty And Alumni
Chicago State University recently celebrated the opening of its new food pantry on campus which was established to assist students, faculty, staff, and alumni overcome food insecurities. The food pantry is a part of the university’s Student Affairs division and is partnered with the Greater Chicago Food Depository.
Fight to Fame Brings on Roy Jones Jr. as an Ambassador
Fight to Fame, an entertainment platform with the aim to create new movie stars from the fighting industry recently announced that Roy Jones Jr. has joined fellow world class fighters Chris Van Heerden, Rigan Machado, and Prince Badi Ajamu as one of Fight to Fame’s ambassadors. The ambassadors are expected to guide the new blockchain technology company in the right direction while drumming up support from upcoming fighters.
EIGHT SOUTH SUBURBAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS PASS ADVANCED PLACEMENT ART & DESIGN EXAM
Eight students from Hillcrest High School in Country Club Hills recently found out that they passed the Advanced Placement (AP) Art & Design exam. The exam scores students from one to five with five being the highest score and three being the minimum for passing. One student, Jennifer Soto, became the first student in Hillcrest High School history to receive a five on the exam. “I’ve been teaching AP Art & Design for the past nine years and the AP Art & Design exam is part of the College Board college entrance exams that high school students can take. If they pass the AP Art & Design exam with a score of three to five, then they’re able to earn college credit,” said Jamilah Adebesin-Mason, fine arts teacher at Hillcrest High School. “Basically, they are being tested on college-level material that they are being taught in the classroom and it gets the students ready for college-level work.”
State Legislators Push for Funding To Reopen Closed South Suburban Medical Center
During a recent Appropriations-Human Services Committee hearing, members of the committee discussed new legislation that would provide funding to reopen the building that was home to MetroSouth Medical Center, 12935 S. Gregory St., in Blue Island and turn it into a free-standing emergency center.
Job Seekers Hired On-the-Spot at Congresswoman Kelly’s 7th Annual Hiring Event
In October, several job seekers were surprised to walk away with jobs at Congresswoman Robin L. Kelly’s annual hiring event at the Lan-Oak Park District in Lansing, IL.
ILLINOIS SUPREME COURT APPOINTEE HOPES TO KEEP HIS SEAT IN UPCOMING ELECTION
Justice P. Scott Neville Jr. currently serves as an Illinois Supreme Court Judge in the 1st District along with two other judges. The 1st District encompasses all of Cook County. Justice Neville was appointed to take the seat of Justice Charles Freeman upon his retirement in 2018 and is currently running for election to maintain his seat on the Illinois Supreme Court.
Plant-Based Laundry Detergent Company Wins South Side Pitch Competition
During the sixth annual South Side Pitch competition, hosted by the University of Chicago, Dinobi Detergent came in first-place out of 120 south side-based businesses that entered this year’s competition. As the winner, Dinobi Detergent received $5,000 in cash and a one-year membership to Polsky Exchange, a small business incubator and co-working space in Hyde Park.
Celebrate the Holiday Season at Millennium Park Campus with Holiday Traditions
Millennium Park will be the epicenter of holiday cheer in Chicago, featuring your favorite seasonal traditions, Chicago’s official Christmas Tree, ice skating, music, exhibitions, an art market and free family fun. The 106th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place on Friday, November 22, at 6pm, featuring music performances, Santa Claus and more.
WITH THE GOAL OF REACHING 10,000 KIDS, SOUTH SIDE CHURCH KICKS OFF HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE
As the holiday season quickly approaches, Another Chance Baptist Church, 9550 S. Harvard Ave., has already set its goal of providing new toys for 10,000 children in Chicago this year during its annual Operation Cover Chicago holiday giveaway event. The Operation Cover Chicago holiday giveaway will take place on December 20 at 7 p.m. at the church in Roseland.
Nonprofit Celebrates South Side Warehouse Opening With Creative Supply Giveaway
The Creative Chicago Reuse Exchange recently celebrated the opening of its new warehouse in West Englewood by giving away books, school supplies, classroom equipment, and other donated surplus items to Chicago teachers and nonprofit organizations that work with youth. The new warehouse is located on 2124 W. 82nd Pl. in the Envision Unlimited Frick Center.
