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 "The main focus is to have fun and to build up creativity.  Got Bars is a developmental program.  It helps you with your writing skills and schemes and literary techniques.  It helps with your speaking skills and presenting yourself in public.  It promotes creativity in everyone involved.”  - Quince Bibbs

"The main focus is to have fun and to build up creativity. Got Bars is a developmental program. It helps you with your writing skills …

Published on March 20, 2014

“From the beginning, I knew that Donda’s House would be a great organization even if I wasn’t able to be selected for the program, I still wanted to get involved.”-  Kelsey Riley, executive assistant for Donda’s House.

“From the beginning, I knew that Donda’s House would be a great organization even if I wasn’t able to be selected for the program, I …

Published on March 20, 2014

Dr. Lori Baptista, Director, UIC's African American Cultural Center

Dr. Lori Baptista, Director, UIC's African American Cultural Center

Published on March 20, 2014

Gregg Parker, CEO and Founder, Chicago Blues Museum

Gregg Parker, CEO and Founder, Chicago Blues Museum

Published on March 20, 2014

Items in the exhibition "Migration and Transformation through the Arts" include a photo of Jimmy Rogers, original member of the Muddy Waters Band, and his guitar. Photo: Chicago Blues Museum - See more at: http://news.uic.edu/bronzevilles-music-history-featured-in-uic-exhibit#sthash.YCuYcQyF.dpuf

Items in the exhibition "Migration and Transformation through the Arts" include a photo of Jimmy Rogers, original member of the Muddy Waters Band, and his …

Published on March 20, 2014

Village President
Vernard Alsberry, Jr.

Village President Vernard Alsberry, Jr.

Published on March 20, 2014

"We want Hazel Crest to be seen as an area where businesses can come and flourish.  That’s not only good from a revenue perspective but also a quality of life perspective.” - Marlo Kemp

"We want Hazel Crest to be seen as an area where businesses can come and flourish. That’s not only good from a revenue perspective but …

Published on March 20, 2014

Illinois State Senator Mattie Hunter (D-3).

Illinois State Senator Mattie Hunter (D-3).

Published on March 20, 2014

Illinois State Senator Mattie Hunter (D-3)  assembled state employment agencies at Kennedy King College, 6301 S. Halsted, last week during a workshop designed to educate residents within her district about jobs available at the state of Illinois.  State agencies who participated included the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES), Central Management Services (CMS), Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Illinois State Police, and the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation.

Illinois State Senator Mattie Hunter (D-3) assembled state employment agencies at Kennedy King College, 6301 S. Halsted, last week during a workshop designed to educate …

Published on March 20, 2014

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