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Local Bank Awards Scholarships To South Suburban Students
For over 50 years, Marquette Bank has been awarding college scholarships through their Marquette Bank Education Foundation. This year, 57 graduating seniors received scholarships of $2,500 each including students from Blue Island, Alsip, Posen, Crestwood, and Evergreen Park.
Black Girl Magic Mural Project Popping Up Around the South Side
The phrase Black Girl Magic can mean something different to everyone but currently for Chris Devins, a local muralist and urban planner, it is his inspiration and the theme of his most recent public art project on the south side of Chicago. Though the Black Girl Magic art project, Devins is hoping to showcase a different aspect of the African American community, compared to what is portrayed in mainstream media, and to inspire young girls in the community.
Founder of True Beauty Eagle Foundation Calls Herself a Life Journey Tour Guide For Youth
VaLaurie Humphrey went from college flunk-out to front office administrator, motivational speaker, mentor, and founder of the True Eagle Beauty foundation, a non-profit organization that provides programming and mentors to build self-esteem for Chicago’s youth. She has made a name for herself by sharing her story.
MadeGood Foods in collaboration with My Dental Gallery and Razzmatazz Games & Grill host FREE Back to School Bash for Chicago’s south side area youth
“The Back to School Bash is a part of our ongoing commitment to ensuring all students are well-equipped for the school year,” says Nima Fotovat, president of MadeGood Foods, Inc. “Because nearly two children in every classroom have a food allergy, we’re thrilled to provide book bags filled with school supplies and allergy-friendly, school-safe snacks for students to enjoy throughout the school day. We’re also thankful to USA Expo and American Family Insurance for jumping at this opportunity for additional support in making this a possibility”.
2018 TASTE of Thornton Township: “Family, Food, Fun!”
Frank M. Zuccarelli, President of Thornton Township said, “The Taste is one of our largest events and brings people throughout Thornton Township in one place to enjoy great live music, food and family entertainment.”
$8 million in down payment grants coming to Chicago Two Days only August 24th and 25th
Free NeighborhoodLIFT event in Chicago August 24–25 The free NeighborhoodLIFT event will be held Aug. 24 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Aug. 25 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the McCormick Convention Center, Grand Ballroom, South Building, level one located at 2301 S. King Dr., Chicago, Ill., 60616. To learn more about the eligibility requirements and documents needed to apply for a down payment assistance grant, visit www.nhschicago.org/lift. Participating homebuyers can obtain mortgage financing from any participating lender. Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago will determine eligibility and administer the down payment assistance grants.
VILLAGE OF MATTESON MAYOR SUCCESSFULLY LURES SAM’S CLUB BACK TO MATTESON
VILLAGE OF MATTESON MAYOR SUCCESSFULLY LURES SAM’S CLUB BACK TO MATTESON SAM’S CLUB AGREES TO DEVELOP AN ALL NEW DISTRIBUTION E-COMMERCE FULFILLMENT CENTER IN THE VILLAGE OF MATTESON COMPANY TO RETROFIT ITS EXISTING VACANT MATTESON STORE THIS WILL INCLUDE OVER 100 JOBS “MATTESON PROUDLY WELCOMES BACK SAM’S CLUB”
Reassessment Notices Mailed to Lake Township Taxpayers
Cook County Assessor Joseph Berrios has announced that reassessment notices have been mailed to close to 144,000 single-family and 4,000 condominium homeowners in Lake Township. Reassessment notices contain proposed values for property Tax Year 2018, which will be reflected on Second-Installment Tax Bills to be mailed and due in the summer of 2019. Property in Cook County is reassessed every three years (triennially). For all valuations in the 2018 Tax Year City Triennial Reassessment, the Cook County Assessor’s Office (CCAO) is using an improved assessment model that has met the longstanding goal of reducing regression. This results in the more accurate assessments of homes.
Local Family-Owned Barbecue Joint Honors The Memory of Their Father
The Chatham barbecue house is planning to honor what would have been Mr. Lemons 90th birthday on Aug. 13 by offering a Mini JBL Special, the menu item that was created to commemorate Mr. Lemons.
Rep. Rita Announces Legislative Hearings on Illinois Gaming Expansion
Rita will now lead two House subcommittees – on Gaming and on Sales and Other Taxes – to have hearings on the measure he presented at the end of the session and other gaming expansion issues such as internet gaming, fantasy sports and sports betting, in hopes of using building a consensus proposal that could be considered in Springfield after the November election.
Bank to adjust security following call from community, Collins
Collins praised the move as an example of how companies and communities can work together to foster mutual respect. The Rev. Michael Pfleger of the Faith Community of St. Sabina, who was active in bringing the concerns of the community to the public, worked closely with Fifth Third and those who originally expressed their concerns to arrive at an agreement which will see high-security buzz-in doors removed.
Bike Tour Let’s You Explore Chicago’s History
The Chicago History Museum presents city-wide tours that explore Chicago’s rich history all-summer long. From neighborhood walks to river cruises, these summer tours offer a variety of ways to experience the city’s iconic and unexpected stories.
PROTESTORS DISRUPTED LIFE ON THE NORTH SIDE DURING LAKE SHORE DRIVE SHUT DOWN
“We have some major objectives and demands. We want justice for police murder victims, economic investment for the south and west side, resources for black-led anti-violence initiatives, and we want to reopen and repurpose those 50 closed schools,” said Livingston.
100 high school students to be selected for all-expenses-paid mentoring experience of a lifetime
Applications are being accepted now through Oct. 31, 2018, for the Disney Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey and Essence magazine. This annual outside-the-classroom mentoring program is scheduled for March 21-24, 2019, at the Walt Disney Resort in Florida. The program helps 100 select high school students, ages 13-19, from across the United States jump-start their life goals and pursue their dreams.
