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Money expert Clark Howard releases annual rating of 529 plans by state
According to money expert Clark Howard, a 529 plan is the best way to save for college. However, plans vary so wildly by state that it is crucial to carefully select the right plan for you and your family. For this reason, Clark reviewed every commission-free plan in each state and selected the top options for consumers.
South suburban Matteson changing for the better
Up until two years ago, Sheila Chalmers- Currin was a longtime resident of south suburban Matteson, but today she is the village’s mayor and its biggest advocate for change.
Suburban Cook County residents take advantage of early voting
Early Voting for the November 6 Gubernatorial Election got off to what Cook County Clerk David Orr called, “a great start” in suburban Cook County Monday, October 22 with more than twice as many voters casting their ballots as did on the first day of Early Voting for the 2014 Gubernatorial Election.
Jane Elliot Visits South Suburbs To Discuss Race and American Bias
The Youth & Family Services Department of Thornton Township recently hosted Jane Elliot, at the South Suburban College Performing Arts Center in South Holland, to speak about conscious and unconscious bias and to give a message on equality and ways to overcome racism.
National Organization Gifts Mortgage-Free Home To South Suburban Veteran
A Welcome Home ceremony was recently hosted for Army Specialist Marcus Moore who is the recipient of a customized mortgage-free home in Steger, IL thanks to Building Homes for Heroes. The home was specifically designed for Moore who suffered an injury while serving overseas that led to permanent damage in his ankle.
FIRST GENERATION GHANAIAN AMERICAN HELPS OTHERS CONNECT WITH THEIR AFRICAN ROOTS
Felicia Apprey is a first generation Ghanaian American, born on the south side of Chicago, and the co-founder of The African LIFE. Through The African LIFE and her work as a public relations professional, Apprey is able to foster a learning environment for children and adults to reconnect with their African history and culture.
Newly Organized Advocacy Group Supports Obama Presidential Center In Jackson Park
Nearly a dozen residents from several of the communities surrounding Jackson Park recently came together to organize Southside Neighbors For Hope (SSN4H), an advocacy group in favor of the Obama Presidential Center (OPC) coming to the park.
CHICAGO’S DOCKLESS BIKE SHARE PILOT PROGRAM IS ALMOST OVER
The City of Chicago’s Dockless Bike Share Pilot Program has been taking place on the far south side, south of 79th Street, since May 1 and will be coming to an end on Nov. 1. Lime, one of the bike share companies that participated in the pilot, is hoping that the City will allow them to stay.
The Magic of the Wizard of Oz Opens at the Paramount Theatre
Acclaimed Chicago director Amber Mak dazzled audiences with Paramount’s production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid. She made kids of all ages believe in Santa again with Elf The Musical. Now she’s taking audiences over the rainbow and into another fantastical world with The Wizard of Oz, Nov. 14, 2018-Jan. 6, 2019 at Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd. in Aurora.
TWO NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS PARTNERED TO PILOT TECHNOLOGY WORKSHOP FOR GIRLS IN CHICAGO
Deloitte, a national public accounting firm, recently partnered with ChickTech, a national non-profit, to create and pilot the Internet of Things workshop for high school girls. The workshop is being piloted in four different cities, with Chicago being the first, and is designed to expose young women to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) in a hands-on environment.
Annual #GoalGetHer Conference Hosts Diverse Entrepreneurs From Across The City
Afenya Montgomery, the founder of the iCAN Collective, will hosts the 2018 #GoalGetHer Conference on Nov. 16 to 17 at The Connection, 4321 S. Cottage Grove, in Bronzeville. The annual conference celebrates diversity and inclusion in entrepreneurship and features inspirational speakers, panel discussions, and interactive workshops.
New Public Art Work Dedicated At 39th Street Lakefront
A dedication ceremony was recently held for a new sculpture, Letter to Bessie Coleman, that was installed at 39th Street and Lake Shore Drive on the lakefront. The public artwork is a result of Chicago’s 50x50 Neighborhood Arts Project and was created by Bernard Williams, a local southside artist, in partnership with 4th Ward Alderman, Sophia King.
International Bestselling Author Shares How to Love Yourself More After You've Hit Rock Bottom, Been Trampled and Gone Through the Wringer
Life is full of experiences that shape us as individuals and change who we are. Rather than breaking us, traumatic experiences can make us stronger and more beautiful than ever. That is the premise of Rani St. Pucchi's just-released book, Gold in the Cracks: Move From Shattered to Whole and Reveal Your Light.
100 Black Men of Chicago Host 16th Annual Scholarship Fair
100 Black Men of Chicago recently hosted their 16th Annual Scholarship Fair at the University of Illinois at Chicago Pavilion. Representatives from over 100 colleges and universities were onsite to provide information about scholarship opportunities. There were also workshops held through out the day for potential students and their parents to learn more about paying for college.
