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Construction of the new Englewood STEM High School is on pace for a Fall 2019 opening. Photo Credit: Provided by Chicago Public Schools

Construction of the new Englewood STEM High School is on pace for a Fall 2019 opening. Photo Credit: Provided by Chicago Public Schools

Published on February 6, 2019

City Clerk of Chicago, Anna M. Valencia (far right), has spearheaded the Chicago CityKey program as a way to remove barriers for residents. In 2019, she plans to continue to expand the program. Photo Credit: Courtesy of the Office of the City Clerk of Chicago

City Clerk of Chicago, Anna M. Valencia (far right), has spearheaded the Chicago CityKey program as a way to remove barriers for residents. In 2019, …

Published on February 6, 2019

The fourth annual Solar Spotlight program, hosted by ComEd, will celebrate Black History Month by exposing African American students from Chicago to science, technology, engineering, and math
concepts. Photo Credit: Provided by ComEd

The fourth annual Solar Spotlight program, hosted by ComEd, will celebrate Black History Month by exposing African American students from Chicago to science, technology, engineering, …

Published on February 6, 2019

Chicago City Council recently voted to create a Public Mental Health Clinic Service Expansion Task Force. Photo Credit: Southside Together Organizing for Power

Chicago City Council recently voted to create a Public Mental Health Clinic Service Expansion Task Force. Photo Credit: Southside Together Organizing for Power

Published on February 6, 2019

After first being named Grand Boulevard and then South Park Way it was renamed Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in 1968. In Chicago the street spans 14 miles and begins just south of East Cermak Road and four blocks east of South Michigan Avenue before ending at 115th Street. Photo by Wendell Hutson.

After first being named Grand Boulevard and then South Park Way it was renamed Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in 1968. In Chicago the …

Published on February 6, 2019

BusinessMakers will focus on adding 150 additional interviews of noted African American business
leaders to its collection – increasing The HistoryMakers over the next two to three years.

BusinessMakers will focus on adding 150 additional interviews of noted African American business leaders to its collection – increasing The HistoryMakers over the next two …

Published on February 6, 2019

Inspired by children who are visually impaired, X-Marks the Spot uses sounds, voices, tastes, and touchable, scented props to create an all-new, multisensory theater event for all audiences.

Inspired by children who are visually impaired, X-Marks the Spot uses sounds, voices, tastes, and touchable, scented props to create an all-new, multisensory theater event …

Published on February 6, 2019

The Vagina Monologues will return to Prairie State College’s Barnes and Noble Theatre, 202 S. Halsted, in Chicago Heights for a one-night-only performance on Saturday, Feb. 9 at 7 p.m.

The Vagina Monologues will return to Prairie State College’s Barnes and Noble Theatre, 202 S. Halsted, in Chicago Heights for a one-night-only performance on Saturday, …

Published on February 6, 2019

Toy and consumer products company ZURU (https://zuru. com/) acquired Sparkle Girlz; the brand
features an extensive range of products that incorporate fun, fantasy and fashion into a variety of dolls.

Toy and consumer products company ZURU (https://zuru. com/) acquired Sparkle Girlz; the brand features an extensive range of products that incorporate fun, fantasy and fashion …

Published on February 6, 2019

Taste for the Homeless was recently held at Columbus Park, 500 S. Central Ave., and provided food, resources, and compassion to homeless Chicagoans. Photo Credit: Provided by SocialWorks

Taste for the Homeless was recently held at Columbus Park, 500 S. Central Ave., and provided food, resources, and compassion to homeless Chicagoans. Photo Credit: …

Published on February 6, 2019

Pictured: 2018 Women’s Conference STAR Award recipient Erika Gilchrist.

Pictured: 2018 Women’s Conference STAR Award recipient Erika Gilchrist.

Published on February 6, 2019

The Blue Island City Council recently voted in favor of hiring a private law firm to investigate allegations that the Mayor of Blue Island used improper funds when purchasing two city vehicles. Photo Credit:
Courtesy of Blue Island TV

The Blue Island City Council recently voted in favor of hiring a private law firm to investigate allegations that the Mayor of Blue Island used …

Published on February 6, 2019

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