Local News
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.
Illinois Representative-Elect Hosts Listening Tour In South Suburbs
The Democratic Nominee for State Representative of the 38th House District of Illinois, Debbie Meyers-Martin, recently hosted a listening tour gathering at the Richton Park Library to connect with constituents and hear their concerns and desires for their communities.
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.
