On Nov. 15, dozens of dignitaries and community members including the Rev. Jesse Jackson gathered to celebrate the grand re-opening of a Pizza Hut restaurant located at 2042 W. 47th St.

On Nov. 15, dozens of dignitaries and community members including the Rev. Jesse Jackson gathered to celebrate the grand re-opening of a Pizza Hut restaurant …

Published on November 28, 2011
(L-R) John Hawn, Pizza Hut Franchise Business Coach; Ellisa Johnson, JGJ Management (JGJ) spokesperson; Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.; Sharon Monson, asst. to Ald. Michelle Harris (8th Ward); Henry Gray, CFO, JGJ; Michael Jackson, COO, JGJ; Louis James, CEO, JGJ and Marino Orlandi, Vice President of Business Banking, Fifth Third Bank.

(L-R) John Hawn, Pizza Hut Franchise Business Coach; Ellisa Johnson, JGJ Management (JGJ) spokesperson; Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.; Sharon Monson, asst. to Ald. Michelle Harris …

Published on November 28, 2011
The event was hosted by Tamela Noel, president of a Chicago-based communication firm The Idea Group Inc., which specializes in assisting businesses develop methods that strengthen their business, enrich and motivate their employees and engage their customers. Photo: Abbrea Stiffend

The event was hosted by Tamela Noel, president of a Chicago-based communication firm The Idea Group Inc., which specializes in assisting businesses develop methods that …

Published on November 28, 2011
On November 17, 2011, hundreds gathered at the Calumet Township Center awaiting the chance to hand off their resumes to potential employers. Photo: Abbrea Stiffend

On November 17, 2011, hundreds gathered at the Calumet Township Center awaiting the chance to hand off their resumes to potential employers. Photo: Abbrea Stiffend

Published on November 28, 2011
Phill Wilson, founder and executive director of the Black AIDS Institute is a Chicago-area native and attended Thornton Township High School. He was interviewed by the Chicago Citizen this past February during Black History Month.

Phill Wilson, founder and executive director of the Black AIDS Institute is a Chicago-area native and attended Thornton Township High School. He was interviewed by …

Published on November 28, 2011