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Published on September 18, 2019

Page May (pictured) is the founder of Assata’s Daughters, a nonprofit organization which recently lost its headquarters on the South Side due to a fire. Photo Credit: Provided by Page May

Page May (pictured) is the founder of Assata’s Daughters, a nonprofit organization which recently lost its headquarters on the South Side due to a fire. …

Published on September 18, 2019

Published on September 18, 2019

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Published on September 18, 2019

Published on September 18, 2019

Published on September 18, 2019

Published on September 18, 2019

Centers for New Horizons is hosting its second annual Comedy for a Cause fundraiser, hosted by Leon Rogers, on Sept. 19 at the Promontory. Photo Credit: Centers for New Horizons

Centers for New Horizons is hosting its second annual Comedy for a Cause fundraiser, hosted by Leon Rogers, on Sept. 19 at the Promontory. Photo …

Published on September 18, 2019

UIC students Matt Carey (from left), Rosemary Arevalo and Safaa Sarefian at the grand opening of the Starbucks in the Academic and Residential Complex at UIC. Photo Credit: Jenny Fontaine

UIC students Matt Carey (from left), Rosemary Arevalo and Safaa Sarefian at the grand opening of the Starbucks in the Academic and Residential Complex at …

Published on September 18, 2019

Cole Haan x Rodarte Circle Bag in Bubblegum Pink, $258 and Pump (75MM) in Black - Bubblegum Pink - True Red, $200

Cole Haan x Rodarte Circle Bag in Bubblegum Pink, $258 and Pump (75MM) in Black - Bubblegum Pink - True Red, $200

Published on September 18, 2019

Keynote celebrity speakers at the Chicago Ultimate Women’s Expo include:
Keke Palmer, Actress, Music Artist, Bestselling Author and Host of GMA
Kandi Burruss, Grammy Winning Singer/Songwriter, Entrepreneur and Star of BRAVO’s “Real Housewives of Atlanta”
Anne Burrell, Star of Food Network’s “Chef Wanted”, “Worst Cooks in America” and “Secrets of a
Restaurant Chef”
Porsha Williams, Co-Host of Dish Nation, Entrepreneur and Star of “Real Housewives of Atlanta”
Graham Elliott, Award Winning Chef and TV Personality from MasterChef, Iron Chef, Top Chef
MC Lyte, Actress and Legendary Entertainer
Dr. Lynn Richardson, Celebrity Financial Coach and Financial Expert on the “Steve Harvey Show”

Keynote celebrity speakers at the Chicago Ultimate Women’s Expo include: Keke Palmer, Actress, Music Artist, Bestselling Author and Host of GMA Kandi Burruss, Grammy Winning …

Published on September 18, 2019

Rich Township High School District 227 is currently considering plans to repair or replace the buildings in the district and the potential closure of Rich East High School in Park Forest. Photo Credit: Provided by the Village of Park Forest

Rich Township High School District 227 is currently considering plans to repair or replace the buildings in the district and the potential closure of Rich …

Published on September 18, 2019

A new public mural titled “Rise as One” can be found at 1842 E. 79th St. thanks to an ongoing partnership between the Southeast Chicago Chamber of Commerce and AB Productions. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Kayla Mahaffey

A new public mural titled “Rise as One” can be found at 1842 E. 79th St. thanks to an ongoing partnership between the Southeast Chicago …

Published on September 18, 2019

Hurricane Dorian’s destruction in the Bahamas. United Airlines recently launched a Crowdrise fundraising campaign for those affected by the hurricane.

Hurricane Dorian’s destruction in the Bahamas. United Airlines recently launched a Crowdrise fundraising campaign for those affected by the hurricane.

Published on September 18, 2019

The National Museum of African American History and Culture will be in Chicago for all of September hosting its Community Curation program. Photo Credit: Leah L. Jones/National Museum of African American History and Culture

The National Museum of African American History and Culture will be in Chicago for all of September hosting its Community Curation program. Photo Credit: Leah …

Published on September 18, 2019

Nia Heard-Garris, MD, MSc

Nia Heard-Garris, MD, MSc

Published on September 18, 2019

Jose Rico

Jose Rico

Published on September 18, 2019

Photo Caption: Appellate Court Justice Nathaniel Howse Jr., (pictured) is running for election to the Illinois Supreme Court as one of three 1st District judges. Photo credit: Jerome Simmons

Photo Caption: Appellate Court Justice Nathaniel Howse Jr., (pictured) is running for election to the Illinois Supreme Court as one of three 1st District judges. …

Published on September 18, 2019

Hysterectomy is associated with an increased risk of long-term mental health issues, especially depression and anxiety, according to a cohort study by Mayo Clinic researchers involving nearly 2,100 women.

Hysterectomy is associated with an increased risk of long-term mental health issues, especially depression and anxiety, according to a cohort study by Mayo Clinic researchers …

Published on September 18, 2019

Golden Apple, a nonprofit organization for teachers in Illinois, recently announced the 263 members of it’s 2019 Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois cohort. Photo Credit: Provided by Golden Apple

Golden Apple, a nonprofit organization for teachers in Illinois, recently announced the 263 members of it’s 2019 Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois cohort. Photo Credit: …

Published on September 18, 2019

Damien Howard was a special education teacher for 13 years before he decided to start his own business, Clever Characters, which works with schools to increase or improve their social and emotional learning tactics. Photo Credit: Provided by Damien Howard

Damien Howard was a special education teacher for 13 years before he decided to start his own business, Clever Characters, which works with schools to …

Published on September 18, 2019

La Shawn K. Ford

La Shawn K. Ford

Published on September 18, 2019

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