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CONNECT SOUTH SHORE ART FESTIVAL TO ACTIVATE STOREFRONTS ALONG 71ST STREET CORRIDOR WITH LOCAL CULTURAL INFUSION OF MARKET PLACE VENDORS, MUSIC, MASTERFUL ART, & MOVIES
Following last month’s epic unveiling of the Renew 71 project and advisory committee, Connect South Shore will serve as the next logical step along our journey to revitalize, not only 71st Street, but the entire South Shore community and surrounding neighborhoods,” says Alderman Hairston.
Jonathan Jackson Urges Long-Term Solutions for Puerto Rico
Numerous Puerto Rican communities, Jackson said, are still struggling in ways that would be unacceptable to Americans on the mainland. And the misery largely is due to the federal government’s colonialist approach to the islanders, and its refusal to develop long-term solutions to assist fellow Americans.
Acellus robots now in place at Washington Elementary and Junior High Schools
District 148 is one of the first school districts in Illinois to have the Acellus STEM Robotics Labs. The school system is looking forward to implementing the labs Districtwide.
Cook County Recorder of Deed’s Will Run for Clerk
“I am running for the Clerks position because I want to make sure that a couple things happen. At the top of our list is cyber security and making sure peoples’ voting records, peoples vital records, and land records are kept safe,” said Yarbrough.
Women’s Caucus Intends To Be Taken Seriously
The female senators spoke on the informal meetings they have been having at restaurants and in each other’s apartments for years and their effectiveness.
Former Press Secretary Remembers His Time Inside Mayor Washington’s Head
After three decades, former press secretary to Mayor Harold Washington, Alton Miller, still remembers the 1,000 days he spent working in city hall. Even more, he members his relationship with the Mayor as his speechwriter and how he felt immediately following his death.
Chicago’s Big Three and the Rebirth of Englewood Square
The painting depicts the three men who helped set the stage for black success in Chicago and the importance of entrepreneurship in black communities.
Former Deputy Press Secretary Wishes Mayor Washington’s Coalition had Survived
Three decades later Laura Washington is a respected journalist locally and nationally. She currently works as a political analyst for ABC 7 and has been writing a column for the Chicago Sun-Times since 2001.
ATA Wants To Get Chicagoans Back On The Bus
“For the past 70 years, CTA bus service has been and remains a critical component of the City of Chicago’s transportation network, providing affordable transit options and connections throughout the region while also reducing street congestion,” said Jon Kaplan, media representative for the Chicago Transit Authority.
Are you the next Small Business Person of the Year?
The U.S. Small Business Administration is now accepting nominations for its 2018 National Small Business Week Awards, including the annual Small Business Person of the Year.
Actress Phyllis Stickney to Perform at Muntu Dance Theatre's 45th Anniversary Celebratory Fundraiser
ABOUT Muntu Dance Theatre of Chicago Formed in 1972 with the mission to preserve and perpetuate the African aesthetic and its influence on world cultures through the education and professional presentation of dance, music and folklore, Muntu Dance Theater of Chicago’s core programs include professional performances at home and abroad, comprehensive community arts programs, classes for the public, and professional training for emerging new young artists. Visit www.muntu.com for details.
Thornton Township Salutes Veterans
Historically according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, in 1975, President Gerald R. Ford signed Public Law 94-97 (89 Stat. 479), which stated that Veterans Day would again be observed on November 11 from 1978 onwards. Veterans Day is still observed on November 11.
Online Seminars from the 2017 IRS Nationwide Tax Forums Now Available
The 17 self-study seminars are now available on the IRS Nationwide Tax Forums Online (NTFO). Self Study seminars provide information to participants using interactive videos, PowerPoint slides and transcripts.
Youthful Enthusiasm About Black-owned Bank Leads to Growing National Business
The 2017 online forum seminars cover many topics of interest to tax professionals including business use of the home (for such things as the shared economy), advanced rental realestate issues, Office of Professional Responsibility discipline, and Individual Tax Identification Number program changes.