Frederick Seaton (in center) of the South Side was the first recipient of a $15,000 down payment assistant grant on August 24 during the NeighborhoodLIFT event at McCormick Place. The NeighborhoodLIFT program is a collaborative effort between Wells Fargo, Neighborhood Works and Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago.

Frederick Seaton (in center) of the South Side was the first recipient of a $15,000 down payment assistant grant on August 24 during the NeighborhoodLIFT …

Published on September 12, 2018
Jackie Taylor Holsten

Jackie Taylor Holsten

Published on September 12, 2018
Navy Pier, one of the most-attended and iconic destinations in the Midwest, has opened its new Peoples Energy Welcome Pavilion.

Navy Pier, one of the most-attended and iconic destinations in the Midwest, has opened its new Peoples Energy Welcome Pavilion.

Published on September 12, 2018
Seven of Chicago’s South Suburban Fire Departments, including the Homewood Fire Department, will receive federal funds, totaling $1.5 million, through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. Photo Credit: Provided by the Homewood Fire Department.

Seven of Chicago’s South Suburban Fire Departments, including the Homewood Fire Department, will receive federal funds, totaling $1.5 million, through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant …

Published on September 12, 2018
A grand opening ceremony was recently held for the Blue Cap Food Pantry located on 2155 Broadway St. in Blue Island. The Food Pantry is partnering with the Greater Chicago Food Depository and will be mostly operated by people with intellectual disabilities. Photo Credit: Provided by Blue Cap

A grand opening ceremony was recently held for the Blue Cap Food Pantry located on 2155 Broadway St. in Blue Island. The Food Pantry is …

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The Microgrid Showcase and Job Fair, hosted by ComEd, will take place at the Illinois Institute of Technology’s Hermann Hall from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 15 and will give an update on the installation of Bronzeville’s Microgrid. Photo Credit: Provided by ComEd

The Microgrid Showcase and Job Fair, hosted by ComEd, will take place at the Illinois Institute of Technology’s Hermann Hall from 10 a.m. to 2 …

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Dr. Darnell Lamont Walker’s (pictured) film, “Outside the House,” along with the workshop that will follow the film screening, will address the realities of mental health in black families and communities. Photo Credit: Provided by Dr. Darnell Walker

Dr. Darnell Lamont Walker’s (pictured) film, “Outside the House,” along with the workshop that will follow the film screening, will address the realities of mental …

Published on September 12, 2018
The Metropolitan Economic Development Association (Meda) and the City of Saint Paul, Minn., are hosting the first-ever national ethnic minority Million Dollar Challenge – modeled on the television show “Shark Tank” – where early stage businesses will compete for up to $1 million in financing.

The Metropolitan Economic Development Association (Meda) and the City of Saint Paul, Minn., are hosting the first-ever national ethnic minority Million Dollar Challenge – modeled …

Published on September 12, 2018

Published on September 12, 2018
There’s a Coquí in My Shoe! by The Miracle Center’s Playwright, Roberto J. Negrón, is an adaptation of Marisa de Jesús Paolicelli’s children’s book about Puerto Rico’s national mascot, the Coquí (little tree frog, pronounced “co-kee”).

There’s a Coquí in My Shoe! by The Miracle Center’s Playwright, Roberto J. Negrón, is an adaptation of Marisa de Jesús Paolicelli’s children’s book about …

Published on September 12, 2018
The Woodlawn, located at 1200 E. 79th St. in Avalon Park, is a unique facility that incorporates elements of an event space, pop-up shop, commercial kitchen, and podcast studio all under one roof. The owner, Donnell Digby (left) has created the space to be whatever the community needs and has made it available for public use. Photo Credit: Provided by The Woodlawn

The Woodlawn, located at 1200 E. 79th St. in Avalon Park, is a unique facility that incorporates elements of an event space, pop-up shop, commercial …

Published on September 12, 2018
The Mayor of Chicago, Rahm Emanuel, recently announced that he would not be pursuing a third term in office and dropped out of the 2019 mayoral election.

The Mayor of Chicago, Rahm Emanuel, recently announced that he would not be pursuing a third term in office and dropped out of the 2019 …

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The Annual Jobs on the Block hiring event was recently held in Englewood at 6600 S. Hermitage Ave. Photo Credit: Cherice Price

The Annual Jobs on the Block hiring event was recently held in Englewood at 6600 S. Hermitage Ave. Photo Credit: Cherice Price

Published on September 12, 2018
The Garfield Park Community Council, along with Chicago’s Vision Zero campaign, recently hosted their final Light in the Night event of the summer near the Kedzie Green Line station where plastic stanchions were recently installed to slow down traffic and protect pedestrians. Photo Credit: Provided by the Garfield Park Community Council

The Garfield Park Community Council, along with Chicago’s Vision Zero campaign, recently hosted their final Light in the Night event of the summer near the …

Published on September 12, 2018
LESS THAN 12 DAYS LEFT BEFORE GAME DAY!

LESS THAN 12 DAYS LEFT BEFORE GAME DAY!

Published on September 12, 2018