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Illinois Senator Donne Trotter Retires
Senator Donne Trotter has been the consummate example of dedication to not only the citizens of the 17th District, but to the great people of this entire state. His 30 years as a member of the General Assembly, and specifically his 25 years as a member of the Illinois Senate have shown the Senator’s passion for public service.
Noted Author Useni Eugene Perkins to Discuss New Book Rise of the Phoenix
In the momentous task of documenting the lives and the voices of the people who took part in the world-expanding events of the Black Empowerment and Black Arts Movements of the 1960s and 1970s, Perkins has gathered scholars, activists, artists, educators and others who were active participants in shaping that era.
Bronzeville Church Receives Adopt-a-Landmark Grant
The building was designed by Walter T. Bailey in 1939 and was named a Chicago landmark in 1994. The exterior of the Streamline Moderne style building is covered in terra cotta tiles and the inside is known for its vibrant colors and soft curves.
Sketch Comedy Show Opens In Hyde Park
major goal of the program is to shed light on the positive things happening in and around Hyde Park, according to Reyes. He believes that often times there are negative assumptions about South Side neighborhoods and one of he hopes to prove those assumptions wrong through this sketch comedy show.
Fallon Flowers Creates NursingInspired Program
Flowers is currently working with several young adults that are taking their nursing prerequisites. Her goal is to guide them with individualized preparatory “care plans” in their nursing school applications as well as assists with group educational sessions
Power Profiler on LaToya Cantrell
Claiming 60 percent of the vote, she is also the first outsider elected to the office since 1961.Prior to being elected mayor, Cantrell served as president of the Broadmoor Improvement Association, where she led efforts that expedited the neighborhood’s recovery after Hurricane Katrina.
AmeriFirst Home Mortgage Named One of Nation’s “Best & Brightest”
“This is certainly an honor,” AmeriFirst CEO and Cofounder Mark Jones said. “In 2017 our team grew to include over 600 talented individuals who share our value system and our goal of helping our neighbors achieve their dreams of homeownership.
Activists Say Communities Must Engage in Social Media to Combat Violence
“The most troubling thing about the gun violence is the access to guns and the random nature,” Watson said. “Although, we know violence is happening in concentrated neighborhoods, what troubles me is knowing that some of these young men are walking around as gunshot victims or survivors.”
Officials, community come together to celebrate the Opening of Whole Foods Midwest Distribution Center
“We have something really special going on in Pullman,” he said. “Over 1,100 people are employed right now in Pullman. So, creating job opportunities and putting people to work will help the overall housing stock where people can buy more community homes and bring more restaurants in the area, which will continue the resurgence of community opportunities.”
Harvey Alderman Addresses High Price Of Water
“If the Cook County Humans Relations Committee was going to investigate the matter, I thought that they should be able to investigate it and make informed decisions about what they were going to do,” said Clark. “Even though my letter was detailed, it was detailed because of research I had done myself and not necessarily because it came from the Mayors Office.”
Exelon SIS Program Prepares Local Students for College
“You do have to organize and develop time management skills because no one is going to be there to wake you up,” she said. “No one is going to be there to say ‘Hey, do your homework or you have to get this done.’ You are going to have to fend for yourself and be prepared and ready.”
Rainbow PUSH Coalition Honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Recently, Stevenson successfully won an historic ruling that mandatory life-without-parole sentences for all children 17 or younger are unconstitutional.
Obama Foundation Announces Lakeside Alliance as Construction Manager for Obama Presidential Center
“The Obama Foundation believes in creating opportunities for diverse and local businesses and building pathways to meaningful jobs for minorities and other underrepresented populations,” said David Simas, CEO of the Obama Foundation
Walgreens Honors Teens in 2017 Expressions Challenge
“This short story of my experience witnessing a form of bullying and out casting is a message to all teens to be inclusive of everybody, especially those who are greatly different from the majority.
