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Target Area Development Corporation, led by Executive Director Autry Phillips (pictured), is a grassroots social justice organization and part of the Communities Partnering for Peace … Published on August 28, 2019 |
The Chicago Urban League recently announced that Karen Freeman-Wilson (pictured) would be taking over as president and CEO of the organization early next year. Photo … Published on August 28, 2019 |
Polsky Exchange, a co-working space in Hyde Park, is operated by the University of Chicago and hosts hundreds of entrepreneurship and innovation workshops and activities … Published on August 28, 2019 |
For a fourth year, the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus and ComEd have come together to help fund public safety projects in several suburban communities including the … Published on August 28, 2019 |
The Village of Lynwood recently celebrated their 60th Anniversary with a community festival. Photo Credit: Provided by the Office of Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller Published on August 28, 2019 |
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Suzanne Blum Malley and Jim Newcomb outside Sherwood Community School of Music. Photo: Dave Zibell Published on August 28, 2019 |
ComCast recently announced the expansion of its Internet Essentials program which provides low-cost internet access for qualifying households. Photo Credit: Provided by ComCast. Published on August 28, 2019 |
A graduation ceremony was recently held for 11 high school students who completed the Tools of the Trade program hosted by After School Matters and … Published on August 28, 2019 |
Chicago Public Schools recently celebrated the end of their first Summer for Change program which was designed to keep at-risk students safe for the summer. … Published on August 28, 2019 |
House Speaker Michael Madigan speaks May 6 to students in the Public Affairs Reporting program at the University of Illinois Springfield. A report released Tuesday … Published on August 23, 2019 |
Vaughn Bryant (pictured), executive director of Communities Partnering For Peace. Photo Credit: Metropolitan Family Services Published on August 21, 2019 |
Cradles to Crayons recently hosted the Fourth Annual Backpack-AThon where hundreds of volunteers raced to fill 50,000 backpacks with school supplies in three hours. The … Published on August 21, 2019 |
The fall semester for the nearly 3,000 students at Chicago State University begins Aug. 26, 2019 and the four-year university will kick off the new … Published on August 21, 2019 |
The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) recently announced that it has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to maximize Illinois’ success in the … Published on August 21, 2019 |
People can buy cookies, candies and all sorts of things with THC in them. THC is the primary psychoactive component in marijuana. And now researchers … Published on August 21, 2019 |
Chicago Public Schools recently released their proposed budget for the upcoming year. Photo Credit: Chicago Public Schools Published on August 21, 2019 |
Arthur Riley (pictured), Marian Catholic High School graduate, found a creative way to overcome the barriers he faced as he pursued his goal of becoming … Published on August 21, 2019 |
South Suburban mayors want to slow down plans on approving both a casino and a racino in the region. Published on August 21, 2019 |
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Tennis great, entrepreneur and style icon Serena Williams (pictured) graces the cover of ESSENCE’s September Global Fashion Issue. Published on August 21, 2019 |
Perspectives/IIT Math and Science Academy in Bronzeville recently cut the ribbon on a new personalized Learning Room for students and teachers to utilize. Photo Credit: … Published on August 21, 2019 |
Amy Jordan (middle), manager of the driver license unit for the Illinois Department of Healthcare & Family Services, joined state Rep. La Shawn Ford (D-8th) … Published on August 21, 2019 |
Throughout the summer, neighborhoods across Chicago have been hosting weekly neighborhood basketball games through LISC Chicago’s Hoops in the Hood program. Photo Credit: Katherine Newman Published on August 21, 2019 |
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Former Chicago Ald Joe Moore, moves to National Real Estate Company, Diliberto Real Estate Services, LLC, as National Director, Municipal Advisory Services. Published on August 21, 2019 |
Each year, the nonprofit Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation sponsors the 14th Annual 79th Street Renaissance Festival, and just like last year, legendary DJ Farley “Jack … Published on August 21, 2019 |
My Block, My Hood, My City recently hosted its inaugural 5K Community Race. Photo Credit: Provided by My Block, My Hood, My City Published on August 21, 2019 |
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Pictured from left to right Chicago Superintendent Eddie Johnson, Sandra Wortham, Commander Rahman Muhammad and Chief of Patrol Fred Waller. Photo by Jerome Simmons Published on August 21, 2019 |
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Sydney Brown Park held a dedication cerrmony for new improvements to be performed on the Park. Many Dignitaries were on hand to celebrate the improvements … Published on August 21, 2019 |
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Baseball Hall of Famer Harold Baines. Baines was inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame, July 21,2019. Photo by Jerome Simmons. Published on August 21, 2019 |
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At an Aug. 5, 2019 community meeting in Country Club Hills U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, D-2nd, Cook County Commissioner Stanley Moore, D-4th, spoke about the … Published on August 14, 2019 |
Through a door on the top floor of the transformed high-rise at 820 S. Michigan Ave., residents can look out at Lake Michigan and the … Published on August 14, 2019 |
The Kufi Club of Chicago is based in Roseland and is using African-centered education to empower young people to be change-makers in the neighborhood. Photo … Published on August 14, 2019 |
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Fossil Group will launch nextgen smartwatches this fall/holiday season. Pictured: Fossil Gen 5 touchscreen smartwatches. Published on August 14, 2019 |
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Dr. Lawrence Drake II (pictured), author of Color Him Father, recently visited Chicago on a tour for his book where he hosted an intimate conversation … Published on August 14, 2019 |
Nearly 60 teenaged girls recently spent the week on campus at the Illinois Institute of Technology in Bronzeville for the Exelon Foundation’s second annual STEM … Published on August 14, 2019 |
The 18th annual Taste of Thornton Township Basketball Tournament will take place on Aug 24 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at South Suburban College … Published on August 14, 2019 |
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Dr. Carl Bell (middle) with his two children, Briatta (left) and William (right). Photo Credit: Provided by Tyra Taylor-Bell Published on August 14, 2019 |
During a recent press conference, Chicago Public Schools CEO Janice Jackson (pictured at podium) announced that 10 schools would be added to the Opportunity Schools … Published on August 7, 2019 |
30 young women from across the Chicagoland area recently participated in the 6th Annual ComEd Icebox Derby. Photo Credit: Katherine Newman Published on August 7, 2019 |
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Tonika Johnson (pictured) recently received the Leader for a New Chicago award from The Field Foundation for her groundbreaking work as a photographer. Photo Credit: … Published on August 7, 2019 |
ACTIVATE: THE GLOBAL CITIZEN MOVEMENT, the six-part documentary series from National Geographic and Procter & Gamble, co-produced by Global Citizen and RadicalMedia, will premiere Sept. … Published on August 7, 2019 |
Free The Girls provides survivors with initial bra inventories at no cost, along with free financial planning, budgeting, inventory management and other critical support services … Published on August 7, 2019 |
The Love, Unity, and Value Institute (LUV Institute) recently hosted Luv Fest in Mandrake Park. Photo Credit: Love, Unity, and Value Institute Published on August 7, 2019 |
Emmanuel Jackson (pictured), founder, CEO, and president of Evanston Technology Partners, recently celebrated the grand opening of Evanston Technology Partners’ new headquarters in Bronzeville. Photo … Published on August 7, 2019 |
State Senator Micheal Hastings (pictured) recently hosted a press conference alongside Palos Behavioral Health Professionals to share details of the proposed mental health center for … Published on August 7, 2019 |
In celebration of the university’s 50th anniversary cultural season, CSIFF will feature a Short Film Competition, a Feature Film Showcase, director-led Q&As, and an awards … Published on August 7, 2019 |
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A recent study fi nds that 76 percent of the school principals reported that they did not have a protocol in their schools to respond … Published on August 7, 2019 |
Mayor of Chicago, Lori Lightfoot, (pictured) recently announced that City council has passed the Chicago Fair Workweek Ordinance which helps to guarantee predictable scheduling for … Published on August 7, 2019 |
The Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability Ordinance was recently reintroduced to Chicago’s City Council by the Grassroots Alliance for Police Accountability (GAPA) with … Published on August 7, 2019 |
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Susan Lee, Deputy Mayor, Public Safety Susan Lee brings more than 20 years of experience in leading public safety and community engagement initiatives across the … Published on August 1, 2019 |
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Nubia Willman, Director of New Americans Willman will lead the effort in supporting and strengthening Chicago's immigrant and refugee families and households. She will convene … Published on August 1, 2019 |
Vance Henry, Chief Faith Engagement Officer Under former Mayor Richard M. Daley, he was appointed to be the Director of the City of Chicago’s CAPS … Published on August 1, 2019 |
Reshma Soni, Comptroller Ms. Soni has extensive experience in driving financial improvements for governmental organizations, managing internal cost controls, and optimizing efficiency through creative solutions. … Published on August 1, 2019 |
Juan Carlos Linares, Chief Engagement Officer Juan Carlos holds an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, a JD from DePaul University … Published on August 1, 2019 |
Samir Mayekar, Deputy Mayor, Economic Development Mayekar brings the team significant experience from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. Samir previously served in the Obama … Published on August 1, 2019 |
Manuel Perez, Managing Deputy Director of Legislative Counsel & Government Affairs (LCGA) Manuel (Manny) will lead the day-to-day work of implementing the administration’s legislative agenda … Published on August 1, 2019 |
Jennie Bennett, Chief Financial Officer Jennie Bennett serves as the City’s Chief Financial Officer. As Chief Financial Officer for Chicago Public Schools (CPS), Bennett has … Published on August 1, 2019 |
Susie Park, Budget Director Park’s previous experience handling fiscal matters will allow her to hit the ground running. Prior to rejoining the Budget Office, she … Published on August 1, 2019 |
Celia Meza, Mayor’s Counsel & Senior Ethics Advisor Throughout her career, Celia has specialized in legal counsel on issues ranging from labor, employment, and ethics … Published on August 1, 2019 |
Anel Ruiz, Press Secretary Ruiz, who also served as Press Secretary for the Lightfoot transition team, has more than a decade of experience in in … Published on August 1, 2019 |
Taylor Lewis, Director of Scheduling & Advance During Mayor Lightfoot’s transition, transition team, Ms. Lewis managed her schedule to ensure all priorities were met in … Published on August 1, 2019 |
Samantha Fields, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs Samantha oversees and advises on the Mayor’s legislative agenda at the local, state, and federal levels. Samantha has a … Published on August 1, 2019 |
Marielle Sainvilus, Communications Director Sainvilus joins the Mayor’s office from the University of Chicago where she served as director of public affairs. At UChicago, Sainvilus … Published on August 1, 2019 |
Tamika Puckett, Chief Risk Officer Ms. Puckett previously served as the City of Atlanta’s Director of Enterprise Risk Management where she managed the City’s workers’ … Published on August 1, 2019 |
Dr. Sybil Madison, Deputy Mayor for Education and Human Rights Dr. Madison’s more than 20-year career in education has focused on achieving equitable outcomes for … Published on August 1, 2019 |
Candace Moore, Chief Equity Officer Candace Moore will serve as the Chief Equity Officer, a new position created by the Lightfoot administration. Ms. Moore previously … Published on August 1, 2019 |