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From CityKey Expansions To A Women And Girls Report, City Clerk Has Big Plans For 2019
City Clerk Anna M. Valencia is the only woman of color to hold one of just three city-wide elected positions in Chicago. She was sworn into office in January of 2017 and since then she has been responsible for overseeing one of the largest offices in the city.
TASTE FOR THE HOMELESS CONNECTS VULNERABLE CHICAGOANS WITH RESOURCES AND COMPASSION
There are about 80,000 homeless Chicagoans, according to the Chicago Homeless Coalition, and Michael Airhart has made it his life mission to provide as many resources as he can for those individuals. Most days, Airhart can be found working in the streets and shelters across the city providing food and compassion to the less fortunate.
Seeking Star Awards Nominations for The 2019 Chicago Women’s Conference
South Suburban College will be holding its 11th Annual Chicago Women’s Conference on Friday, March 15, 2019. The Women’s Conference Committee is seeking nominations for its 4th Annual STAR Awards.
Applications Now Open for Chicago High School Teens Seeking Opportunities with After School Matters®
After School Matters® is now excepting applications for spring 2019 programs, which will begin the week of February 12. Students can choose from more than 400 programs in the arts, communications and leadership, sports and STEM offered at various Chicago public high schools, as well as Chicago Park District, Chicago Public Library and community organization locations throughout the city. Programs will also continue to be offered downtown at Gallery 37 Center for the Arts and at The Michael and Karyn Lutz Center for After School Matters in Belmont Cragin. Teens can search and apply for spring programs online at afterschoolmatters.org. This mobile-friendly application includes an interactive map to help teens search for programs, as well as, a full Spanish translation feature.
SOUTH SUBURBAN MAYOR FACES QUESTIONS REGARDING VEHICLE PURCHASES
A recent special meeting of the Blue Island City Council was called by Alderman Fred Bilotto, Alderman Candace Carr, and Alderman Nancy Rita to discuss the possibility of hiring a private law firm to investigate allegations that the Mayor of Blue Island, Domingo Vargas, used improper funds to purchase two vehicles for the city.
Year Long Pop-Up Will Help Business Owners Reach South Side Consumers
The South Shore Chamber of Commerce has partnered with 37 Oaks to develop the Artisan Collective which will soon be opening at 1750 E. 71st St. and will serve as a year round pop-up shop in the community. The goal is to help small business owners expand their reach and grow their businesses while providing South Shore residents with the opportunity to shop locally.
Walmart Announces Driver Wage Investment in Illinois
Walmart recently announced a $14 million investment in driver wages. This investment represents Walmart’s commitment to maintaining its position as one of the best jobs in the transportation industry and the importance of attracting top talent and offering valuable driver benefits. The Walmart trucking fleet is expected to grow, with the addition of 900 drivers in 2019.
The Area Continues To Host Screenings Around Chicago And Across The Country
A free screening was recently hosted by Southside Together Organizing for Power (STOP) at the Woodlawn Resource Center to allow community members to see and discuss The Area, a documentary film that portrays the five-year journey of a south side neighborhood where more than 400 African-American families were being displaced by a multi-billion dollar freight company.
NEIU Foundation Establishes 76 New Student Scholarships
Northeastern Illinois University has successfully completed the institution’s first comprehensive fundraising campaign. Transforming Lives: The Campaign for Northeastern Illinois University raised more than $12.87 million to support student scholarships, academic research and campus life.
Annual Day of Service Brings Together Community Organizations And University Families
The University of Chicago recently hosted their Annual Day of Service event both on and off campus amid a winter snow storm. Thankfully, the heavy snow did not deter over 200 volunteers from taking part in community-based projects hosted near the University campus and meeting their on-site goal of assembling 35,000 rice meal bags for the Rise Against Hunger project.
Chicago 1919 Program Will Honor The 100-Year Anniversary Of Chicago’s Race Riot
The Newberry Library, a world-renowned independent research library in Chicago, and its project partners recently announced Chicago 1919: Confronting the Race Riots which is a year-long initiative that will honor the 100-year anniversary of the Chicago race riots. The year of programming will begin Saturday, Feb. 23, at the DuSable Museum of African American History.
All Marijuana Convictions set to be expunged
If Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx makes good on her plan to expunge all misdemeanor marijuana convictions, it means Robert Griffin could soon become a banker. Almost 15 years ago, Griffin, 42, said he plead guilty to a misdemeanor drug possession charge after Chicago police found a small amount of marijuana in his car during a traffic stop.
Congresswoman Robin Kelly Appointed to the Oversight and Reform Committee
“I’m a good government person. I’m interested in the little details that could save billions in taxpayer dollars and I’m extremely proud of the record that I’ve established on this committee.
Chicago Singer and Songwriter Creates Inspirational Music And Spreads Positive Vibes
Ramone Javon Griffith, known professionally as RJ Griffith, is an inspirational Chicago singer and songwriter who has been performing in one way or another since he was three years old. Today, Griffith has focused his energy solely on music and hopes to use his platform to spread positivity in Chicago and throughout the world.
