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UNCF CHICAGO CALLS FAITH LEADERS TO HOST UNCF SUNDAYS IN MARCH
As society is in a continual state of flux, the Chicago office of UNCF, United Negro College Fund, is calling all pastors and faith leaders to support the organization with special donations in the month of March.
THE MAN BEHIND THE MAYOR IN MATTESON
The Village of Matteson has experienced tremendous growth and success during the tenure of Mayor Sheila Chalmers-Currin. In fact, Mayor Chalmers-Currin has received accolades for her leadership from the likes of Governor Pritzker, various municipal organizations, regional leaders, and civic organizations just to name a few.
ComEd Awards Scholarships to 9 Chicagoland Students, Aids Pursuit of STEM Degrees
Acting on its commitment to promoting equitable opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education, ComEd has announced nine students currently pursuing STEM-related degrees at Chicago State University (CSU) as its 2025 ComEd Scholars.
Live Nation Urban Announces Investment In Creator Marketing Platform Breakr
Live Nation Urban has announced its investment in Breakr, a pioneering creator marketing and tech platform. Breakr operates at the intersection of music, creators, and technology, empowering music labels, creative agencies, owned media properties, and brands to discover, select, pay, and contract with independent online content creators for promoting songs, products, and services.
From Resilience to Wealth: Dr. Trisha Bailey's Unbroken Inspires a New Generation of Entrepreneurs
In a world where resilience defines success, Dr. Trisha Bailey's journey stands as a testament to the power of perseverance and determination. In her bestselling memoir, Unbroken, Dr. Bailey shares her remarkable rise from adversity to becoming the wealthiest Jamaican-born woman, a billionaire business mogul, and a trailblazing philanthropist.
The Eagle Academy Foundation Celebrates 20 Years of Uplifting Young Men of Color Through Education, Pathways, and Leadership Training
The Eagle Academy Foundation works to ensure young men of color can live fully, learn joyfully, and lead courageously.
ComEd Developing Next Generation of STEM Leaders During Black History Month
As part of its annual Black History Month celebration and to help diversify the pipeline of students pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields, ComEd hosted its ComEd STEM Labs event in which local high school students learned about solar generation STEM careers while building their own solar-powered battery chargers alongside ComEd mentors.
Chicago Public Students Chosen for Full-tuition Scholarships Through Posse Foundation
Dozens of graduating seniors from Chicago Public Schools (CPS) will be entering universities with full scholarships this fall, after recently learning they were selected to be part of this year’s prestigious group of “Posse Scholars.
MORE THAN 700 ATTEND BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION
Calvin Jordan- Rich Township Supervisor and Democratic Committeeman was joined by the Rich Township Board of Trustees, and more than 700 of business leaders, elected officials, civic and clergy leaders in honoring ten African American giants as part of the 6TH Annual Rich Township Black History Month Gala and Awards Celebration.
Giannoulias Announces Launch of Electronic Lien and Titling
For the first time in Illinois, the Secretary of State’s office is making Electronic Lien and Titling (ELT) available when purchasing a vehicle from a participating dealer, Secretary Alexi Giannoulias announced.
North Park Hires Advisor to Support and Retain First-Year STEM Students
North Park University has received a prestigious grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to create a new advisor position dedicated to supporting first-year students majoring in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).
AV CHICAGO BREAKS GROUND IN MAYWOOD
A former Moose Lodge and military armory in west suburban Maywood has been purchased and is being transformed into the new home for AV Chicago, (avchicago.com), one of Chicagoland’s leading event production firms.
Magnet Chicago Public Schools Earn National Recognition for Excellence and Distinction
Nine Chicago Public Schools (CPS) across the District have been named as either a 2025 School of Excellence or School of Distinction by Magnet Schools of America (MSA). More CPS magnet schools than ever have snagged this prestigious national merit award this year, with one school also becoming the first to be recognized two years in a row.
Olive-Harvey College Launches Criminal and Social Justice Center
Olive-Harvey College (OHC) has launched its Criminal and Social Justice Center to support communities across the city and beyond. A ribbon cutting took place on Thursday, Feb, 27.
