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Freddie Jackson, Photo courtesy of Jackieandco.

Freddie Jackson, Photo courtesy of Jackieandco.

Published on October 16, 2019

Carving out a living as a full-time creative, as well as managing a studio with eight employees is just part of Kirk’s ventures.

Carving out a living as a full-time creative, as well as managing a studio with eight employees is just part of Kirk’s ventures.

Published on October 16, 2019

Imani Green Health Advocates are currently working to plant 40 trees in Pullman and its surrounding neighborhoods. Photo Credit: Katherine Newman

Imani Green Health Advocates are currently working to plant 40 trees in Pullman and its surrounding neighborhoods. Photo Credit: Katherine Newman

Published on October 16, 2019

Appellate Court Justice Cynthia Cobbs (pictured) is currently campaigning to be elected to the Illinois Supreme Court’s 1st District. If elected, she would be the first black woman to hold a seat on the Illinois Supreme Court. Photo Credit: Jerome Simmons

Appellate Court Justice Cynthia Cobbs (pictured) is currently campaigning to be elected to the Illinois Supreme Court’s 1st District. If elected, she would be the …

Published on October 16, 2019

West Side United will hosts an information session for its small business grant program on Oct. 21 from 11 am to noon at the Garfield Park Conservatory, 300 N. Central Park Ave., in the community room. Photo Credit: West Side United

West Side United will hosts an information session for its small business grant program on Oct. 21 from 11 am to noon at the Garfield …

Published on October 16, 2019

Dozens of trees were recently planted at the Greenwood Park Apartments as one of the final touches on a $12 million renovation project. Photo Credit: Preservation of Affordable Housing

Dozens of trees were recently planted at the Greenwood Park Apartments as one of the final touches on a $12 million renovation project. Photo Credit: …

Published on October 16, 2019

The Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition (ICJC) is celebrating National Energy Awareness Month with a Saturday series of Listen, Lead, Share (LLS) events throughout south and west side neighborhoods in Chicago this October.

The Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition (ICJC) is celebrating National Energy Awareness Month with a Saturday series of Listen, Lead, Share (LLS) events throughout south and …

Published on October 16, 2019

Blue Island-Robbins Neighborhood Network recently hosted a school supply drive for students at Cook County School District 130 and Posen-Robbins School District 143.5. The drive was meant to help students restock on supplies that have been used or damaged since the year started. Photo Credit: Blue Island-Robbin Neighborhood Network

Blue Island-Robbins Neighborhood Network recently hosted a school supply drive for students at Cook County School District 130 and Posen-Robbins School District 143.5. The drive …

Published on October 16, 2019

Orbert Davis (pictured) will soon receive the inaugural Reach for the Stars Award at the Prairie State College Foundation’s annual gala. Photo Credit: Provided by Prairie State College

Orbert Davis (pictured) will soon receive the inaugural Reach for the Stars Award at the Prairie State College Foundation’s annual gala. Photo Credit: Provided by …

Published on October 16, 2019

Tommie Smith (center) and John Carlos (right) showing the raised fist on the podium after the 200 m race at the 1968 Summer Olympics; both wear Olympic Project for Human Rights badges. Peter Norman (silver medalist, left) from Australia also wears an OPHR badge in solidarity with Smith and Carlos.

Tommie Smith (center) and John Carlos (right) showing the raised fist on the podium after the 200 m race at the 1968 Summer Olympics; both …

Published on October 16, 2019

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