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SOUTH SIDE NON-PROFIT HOSTS RECORD-BREAKING FUNDRAISER UNDER NEW LEADERSHIP
Growing Home Inc. recently hired Danielle Perry to serve as their new Executive Director. Within the first month of her taking over, the organization hosted its 17th Annual Benefit fundraiser and was able to raise $50,000 more than ever before to support their mission.
Olive Harvey Valedictorian Proves That It’s Never Too Late To Go Back To School
Robert Newson grew up on the south side of Chicago and graduated from Chicago Vocational High School in 1984. He immediately went into the workforce and found success working for the University of Chicago Hospital where he was regularly promoted until he reached a point where he couldn’t go any further with only a high school diploma.
Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx Announces Members of Mental Health Advisory Board
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Cook County State’s Attorney Kimberly Foxx recently announced the members of the first ever Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office Mental Health Advisory Board.
Chicago Man Sentenced to 16 Years in Federal Prison for Attempting to Detonate Explosive Device
A suburban Chicago man was sentenced recently to 16 years in federal prison for attempting to detonate an explosive device at a bar in downtown Chicago.
SOUTH SUBURBAN TOWNSHIP WILL HOST FREE SUMMER CAMP FOR RESIDENTS
On June 10, Thornton Township will kick off its free Summer Camp for Township residents. The camp will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Saturday and will conclude on August 1. The camp will offer both Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) and Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) programs for a wide range of age groups.
District 148 educator to become Principal
Dione Wilson has been selected as the new Principal of Park Elementary School, effective July 1. She will replace retiring Principal Dr. Dell McFarlane. Dr. McFarlane will retire at the end of the school year after 23 years in District 148.
JUST HOUSING AMENDMENT PROVIDES COUNTY WITH WIDE PROTECTION FROM HOUSING DISCRIMINATION
In the United States, as many as one in three adults has been arrested by the age of 23 with communities of color being disproportionately affected by the criminal justice system, according to an analysis of Bureau of Justice Statistics Data that was released by The Sentencing Project. Additionally, whether or not a person has spent time incarcerated, simply having an arrest or conviction record can create barriers to basic human needs like housing.
WOKE Entrepreneur Summit Targets Millennials And Xennials, Features 40 Of The City’s Top Business Professionals
For the second year in a row, the Chicago Urban League is partnering with US Bank to host the WOKE Entrepreneur Summit in Chicago. The one-day summit will take place on May 17 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Lacuna Lofts and is specifically targeting African American entrepreneurs from the Millennial and Xennial generations.
Hyde Park Youth Symphony to Perform Final Concert of 2018-19 Season
The Hyde Park Youth Symphony (HPYS) is the only youth orchestra operating on Chicago’s South Side and has been in existence for over 60-years.
Speakers Announced for First Annual Vault Conference
Vault, the new learning hub for future leaders, entrepreneurs and corporate visionaries presented by Emmy® Award-winning entertainer, radio personality, speaker, New York Times best-selling author, businessman and philanthropist Steve Harvey.
Governor Pritzker Announces New Funding for Capital and Infrastructure Program to Support Growth of Minority-Owned Businesses
The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s Office of Minority Economic Empowerment is posting two Notification of Funding Opportunities for a total of $15 million to provide minority-owned businesses with resources to help create jobs, build capacity, increase revenues, and expand regionally. The announcement marks the first time the program has been funded. “My administration is committed to expanding opportunities for minority-owned businesses, especially as an important way to help underserved communities grow,” said Governor Pritzker.
ANNUAL PRAYER ON THE 9 EVENT RETURNS THIS YEAR WITH A FOCUS ON FAMILIES
Pastor John F. Hannah from the New Life Covenant Southeast Church, 1021 E. 78th St., is once again inviting his congregation and all members of the community to join him on May 18 at 10 a.m. for the Annual Prayer on the 9 event which will begin at the corner of 79th Street and Greenwood Avenue.
NEW PROPOSAL FROM LANDMARK DEVELOPMENT COMPANY COULD CREATE NEW TRANSIT HUB
The Landmark Development Company recently released a development proposal for ONE Central which, if approved, would create an integrated and central transit hub near the lakefront, a completely new transit system specific to lakefront destinations, thousands of new parking stalls, new green space, and space for commercial development on a part of Lake Shore Drive that is currently considered un-developable.
Alum Designs New Uniforms to Reflect Cultural Pride for Betty Shabazz Academy Students
The creative genius of author, fashion designer Desmond “Des Money” Owusu, a 2002 graduate of Betty Shabazz Academy on Chicago’s South Side, is always at work. Last month, the 31-year-old organized a unique fashion show at Shabazz featuring his newest collection, We Real Cool school uniforms. The project is a fundraiser to provide free uniforms to Shabazz’ 300 students.
