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Mayoral Veto Overridden in South Suburbs, 10 Village Employees Laid Off
The Village of Dolton Board of Trustees recently voted to override a Mayoral veto of the previously approved Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the fiscal year 2018-19. The 4-2 vote in favor of overriding the veto subsequently caused the immediate lay off of 10 Village employees, but the Mayor, Riley Rogers, thinks those jobs are essential.
Treasurer Frerichs Testifies Before Senate Special Committee on State and Pension Fund Investments
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs recently testified before the Senate Special Committee on State and Pension Fund Investments about the improvements made in the treasurer’s office to help increase growth and opportunity for Illinois firms owned by Minorities, Women, Veterans and Persons with a Disability (MWVD).
FIRST BLACK WOMAN NAMED PRESIDENT CHICAGO NEIGHBORHOOD INITIATIVES MICRO FINANCE GROUP
Erica King, formerly Vice President of Lending at Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives Micro Finance Group (CNIMFG), was recently promoted to President. In her new role, King is now one of the few minority women in the country leading a financial services organization. King plans to continue moving forward with the momentum she built as vice president and continue to grow and expand CNIMFG lending portfolio.
CAREER AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FAIR HOSTED TO PREPARE CHICAGOANS FOR OBAMA CENTER JOBS
Lakeside Alliance, the construction manager of the future Obama Presidential Center, recently hosted a Career Training and Opportunities Fair at Malcolm X College, 1900 W. Jackson Blvd., to connect Chicagoans with construction jobs and training resources.
Powering The Arts Program Awards Grants To Non-Profit Arts Organizations
The League of Chicago Theatres recently partnered with ComEd to create the Powering Arts Program which awarded grants of up to $10,000 to 17 Arts Organizations in Northern Illinois. Each grantee will utilize the money to support projects that expand access to arts and cultural offerings for underserved audiences in their communities.
Major Anti-bullying Conference & Youth Peace Rally Planned at CSU
In a major move to combat bullying and violence, a one-day Anti-Bullying Conference and Youth Peace rally will be held at Chicago State University (CSU) on November 2nd, 2018 at 8:00 AM.
Small And Mid-Size Business Owners Feel A Slight Chill In The Air
Historic optimism about the national economy from the spring (50 percent) chilled slightly this fall (40 percent), but remains well above fall 2017 (29 percent), according to the PNC Economic Outlook, a semiannual telephone survey of small and middle-market business owners and executives. Four out of 10 business leaders described their outlook for the national economy as optimistic, the second-highest rating in the 15-year survey.
Eager applicants flock to community job fair
A recent jobs fair hosted by a South Side church attracted more than 100 applicants from the Chicago area including some as far away as Indiana, whose goal was to secure new opportunities to provide for their families.
Power Profiler on Rene-Syler
René Syler, former co-anchor of CBS News’ The Early Show, joined Susan G. Komen as an Ambassador in January 2007, after years of volunteering for the organization and supporting various events as emcee, activist and educator.
STARS OF THE INDUSTRY AND ANNUAL TOURISM AWARDS PRESENTED IN CHICAGO SOUTHLAND
The Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau recently hosted their Annual Meeting and Awards Luncheon at the Tinley Park Convention Center. During the event, the 2018 Stars of the Industry Award and Annual Tourism Award Winners were recognized for their outstanding service in the hospitality and tourism industry during Fiscal Year 2018.
The Nature Conservancy of Illinois Hosts Awe of Nature Festival In South Suburbs
The Nature Conservancy in partnership with the Cook County Forest Preserves and The City of Markham recently hosted the first Awe of Nature Festival at the Midlothian Meadows Forest Preserve located on 15440 S. Pulaski Rd. The goal of the festival was to connect visitors to nature and showcase the Illinois Prairies.
Economic Development Grant Announced to Create “Smart Roads”
Congresswoman Robin Kelly recently announced the Chicago Southland Economic Development Corporation has been awarded a $60,700 federal grant to plan an applied research center for testing new technologies that will improve freight movements by creating “smart roads” throughout the south suburban region.
City and Community Leaders Discuss The Perception Versus The Reality Of Crime in Chicago
The City Club of Chicago recently hosted a panel discussion about crime in Chicago and how the perception of crime in the city differs from the reality. The panel included the voices of Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson, Chicago journalist Mary Mitchell, and community activist Father Michael Pfleger.
Chicago Football Classic Founder Hopes To Fill Soldier Field In Coming Years
For 21 years the Chicago Football Classic has been hosting Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) for a special football game at Soldier field and an HBCU college fair. The founder of the event, Larry Huggins, recently came by the Citizen Newspaper’s offices to sit down and discuss the history of the event, the robust scholarship program, and what he has envisioned for the future of the event.
