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After returning from her run for Mayor of Chicago, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle (pictured) has set her focus on creating equitable opportunities in … Published on April 24, 2019 |
Ghian Foreman Published on April 24, 2019 |
The 13th Annual Inspiration Gospel Tour by McDonald’s will feature Chicago native Sir the Baptist and Donald Lawrence along with Kierra Sheard, Tye Tribbett, Keke … Published on April 24, 2019 |
Jahkil Jackson (right), from Project I Am, and Alyssia Duda (lift), from Alyssia’s Dream, recently came t Movie Grill in Chatham. Photo Credit: Project I … Published on April 24, 2019 |
Community leaders, elected officials, and residents of the Village of Matteson recently came together to celebrate the construction of a new upscale senior housing development … Published on April 24, 2019 |
David Martinez, pharmacy manager of the Hyde Park Walgreens, is joining pharmacists across the city to issue a Wakeup Call reminding residents to take their … Published on April 24, 2019 |
Founder of Violence Interrupters, Tio Hardiman, recently hosted a press conference to discuss the ways he has been working to reduce violence in Chicago and … Published on April 24, 2019 |
During the street renaming celebration, the Mayor of the Village of Dolton, Riley Rogers (right), read part of the resolution presented by the Cook County … Published on April 24, 2019 |
The ESSENCE Festival® is set to bring the 90’s heat with special performances that celebrate the 25th anniversary of some of the top albums of … Published on April 24, 2019 |
Published on April 24, 2019 |
Bright Promises Foundation will soon celebrate their 150th anniversary with the Elevating Youth Voices Nonprofit Fair that will take place on June 1 at Columbia … Published on April 24, 2019 |
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The Chicago Community Loan Fund is hosting a series of workshops that are designed to support established and aspiring developers with community projects. Photo Credit: … Published on April 17, 2019 |
Michelle Morales, CEO of Mikva Challenge IL (left) and Trevon Walker (right) with his 2019 Youth Change Maker Award. Photo Credit: Mikva Challenge Published on April 17, 2019 |
A dedication ceremony was recently held for The Wonder of Woodlawn, a new 17-foot sculpture on the corner of 61st Street and Cottage Grove Avenue. … Published on April 17, 2019 |
Marielle Sainvilus Published on April 17, 2019 |
Congresswoman Robin Kelly (left) with Golden Apple Award recipient Catherine Ross-Cook, who teaches English literature and composition at the school. Published on April 17, 2019 |
District 148 Assistant Superintendent Dr. Patricia Moore with parents who attended the 2019 Parent Conference of the Superintendents’ Commission for the Study of Demographics and … Published on April 17, 2019 |
Students from Wilson Elementary in Chicago Heights recently won the Unit Six 4H STEMbot Challenge and will go on to the state competition in May. … Published on April 17, 2019 |
In celebration of National Volunteer Week, over 40 young Chicagoans gathered in Englewood to assemble care packages for iGrow Chicago to distribute to community members … Published on April 17, 2019 |
Stephanie Coleman was elected the youngest, black woman to the Chicago City Council on April 2. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Stephanie D. Coleman Published on April 17, 2019 |
Unique.Fashion is delivering a revolutionary, new experience for women. Powered by OnPoint’s computer directed manufacturing (CDM System), Unique.Fashion allows the consumer to create a personalized … Published on April 17, 2019 |
Walmart expects to spend an estimated $87.5 million this year in Illinois through the remodeling of 16 stores, as well as the launch and continued … Published on April 17, 2019 |
For National Financial Literacy Month, OneUnited Bank, the nation’s largest black-owned bank, recently announced its 9th Annual “I Got Bank!” Financial Literacy Contest. Published on April 17, 2019 |
The 15th Annual Greater Chatham Home Expo hosted by the Chesterfield Community Council will take place on April 20 from 10 a.m to 1 p.m. … Published on April 17, 2019 |
Just in time for graduation, Latoya Nicole, bestselling author and owner of Entrepreneurs Color Too, is back with the release of her newest edition “Alma … Published on April 17, 2019 |
Tytannie Harris (pictured) is a clinical therapist, owner of THM Behavioral Services, P.C., and creator of the Mancave event series which specifically addresses the mental … Published on April 17, 2019 |
After her landslide victory, Lori Lightfoot speaks to her supporters as the Chicago’s first Black female mayor. Published on April 10, 2019 |
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Sonya M. Harper, State Representative, 6th District Published on April 10, 2019 |
Leon Walker (pictured), managing partner of DL3 Realty, recently announced he would be partnering with Sterling Bay on a new development project in the Englewood … Published on April 10, 2019 |
Christopher Clark (pictured) was recently elected to be the new Mayor of Harvey. Photo Credit: Provided by Christopher Clark Published on April 10, 2019 |
Lindrea Reynolds (pictured) is a successful brand strategist, creative director, and a south suburban resident. Photo Caption: Provided by Lindrea Reynolds Published on April 10, 2019 |
Community leaders and business owners recently gathered to urge the city to reconsider it’s pending decision to give Lyft the exclusive control over the city’s … Published on April 10, 2019 |
On April 27, Cradles to Crayons will host their annual Earth Day Clothing Drive to collect gently used clothing items for low-income and homeless children … Published on April 10, 2019 |
This is My Size, Inc.’s second 3rd-party e-commerce integration, which followed the launch of the partnership with Lightspeed in October of 2018. Published on April 10, 2019 |
Secretary of State Jesse White (left) and Rhonda McCullogh-Gilmore will both honor the late comedian Bernie Mac at an April 12, 2019 fundraising event. Photo … Published on April 10, 2019 |
Gift of Hope Organ and Tissue Donor Network recently announced that they open a Community Partnership Center in Chatham. Photo Credit: Gift of Hope Organ … Published on April 10, 2019 |
Dr. Jasmin Searcy, a pediatric psychologist at La Rabida Children’s Hospital, with a sickle cell patient. Photo Credit: La Rabida Children’s Hospital Published on April 10, 2019 |
Dr. Herbert Curlee Harris Published on April 10, 2019 |
Lori Lightfoot (pictured) was elected to be the next Mayor of Chicago. Photo Credit: Lori Lightfoot for Chicago Published on April 3, 2019 |
Chicago Public Schools recently announced they will be investing $32 million dollars in expanding academic programming at 32 schools throughout the city over the next … Published on April 3, 2019 |
Dave Jeff (left) recently hosted a sneaker release event for Puma’s new Clyde Court #Reform shoes and invited activists from Chicago to join him in … Published on April 3, 2019 |
Folayemi Wilson (pictured) recently opened her new exhibit, Dark Matter: Celestial Objects as Messengers of Love in These Troubled Times, at the Hyde Park Art … Published on April 3, 2019 |
State Representative Debbie Meyers-Martin (pictured) served as a Chair Co-Sponsor on a piece of legislation that was recently passed and will raise the minimum age … Published on April 3, 2019 |
Building Bridges Arts is a nonprofit organization that provides creative workshops for teenagers. Just recently, the founder, Nicole Bridges, began offering workshops at the Gary … Published on April 3, 2019 |
The Chicago Fund for Safe and Peaceful Communities is once again offering community-based grants for organizations that are working to create safe spaces and reduce … Published on April 3, 2019 |
Dr. Nathaniel Cunningham Jr., superintendent of Thornton Township High Schools District 205, with the Student Board of Education of Thornton Township High Schools District 205. … Published on April 3, 2019 |
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Olive-Harvey College recently hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for its new Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics Center. Photo Credit: Brooke Collins/City of Chicago Published on April 3, 2019 |