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Published on January 8, 2020

Earl Sean Simpson

Earl Sean Simpson

Published on January 8, 2020

Calahan Foundation hosted its “11 Annual Celebration of Giving”, at the Hyatt Regency Chicago.      Among the evening honoree were Retired Senator Emil Jones .  Joining the Calahan's for a photo is the owner of Kates Security.  Photo by:  Tarji Smedley

Calahan Foundation hosted its “11 Annual Celebration of Giving”, at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. Among the evening honoree were Retired Senator Emil Jones . Joining …

Published on January 8, 2020

Calahan Foundation Awards program Co-hosts were Beyonce Fox, V103 and Eric Calahan. Pictured are Board members; Debra German, Patricia McCreary; Dr. Richidine Murry; Valerie Calahan-Taylor; Shirley Calahan, Founder; Attorney Lauren Raymond; Edward Calahan, Founder; Alton Bell; Charles Wells; Rev. Jasper Taylor, Executive Director.  Photo by Tarji Smedley

Calahan Foundation Awards program Co-hosts were Beyonce Fox, V103 and Eric Calahan. Pictured are Board members; Debra German, Patricia McCreary; Dr. Richidine Murry; Valerie Calahan-Taylor; …

Published on January 8, 2020

Gala Foundations Shirley and Edward Calahan enjoyed guests at the table of Carmen Lemons, CEO Lem's Barbecue.

Gala Foundations Shirley and Edward Calahan enjoyed guests at the table of Carmen Lemons, CEO Lem's Barbecue.

Published on January 8, 2020

The South Suburban Chicago Links, Incorporated Fundraiser, “Getting In the Groove” featuring the Whispers at the Odyssey Country Club!  The party was awesome as usual!  Event goers enjoyed the view of festivities from the tables of Link Faye Terrell-Perkins , Link Donna and Link Jennifer Norell.

The South Suburban Chicago Links, Incorporated Fundraiser, “Getting In the Groove” featuring the Whispers at the Odyssey Country Club! The party was awesome as usual! …

Published on January 8, 2020

The South Suburban Chicago Links, Incorporated Fundraiser, “Getting In the Groove” featuring the Whispers at the Odyssey Country Club!  The party was awesome as usual!  Event goers enjoyed the view of festivities from the tables of Link Faye Terrell-Perkins , Link Donna and Link Jennifer Norell.

The South Suburban Chicago Links, Incorporated Fundraiser, “Getting In the Groove” featuring the Whispers at the Odyssey Country Club! The party was awesome as usual! …

Published on January 8, 2020

The South Suburban Chicago Links, Incorporated Fundraiser, “Getting In the Groove” featuring the Whispers at the Odyssey Country Club!  The party was awesome as usual!  Event goers enjoyed the view of festivities from the tables of Link Faye Terrell-Perkins , Link Donna and Link Jennifer Norell.

The South Suburban Chicago Links, Incorporated Fundraiser, “Getting In the Groove” featuring the Whispers at the Odyssey Country Club! The party was awesome as usual! …

Published on January 8, 2020

Event goers shares a smile for the camera before the  Legendary Whispers performance

Event goers shares a smile for the camera before the Legendary Whispers performance

Published on January 8, 2020

Event goers were entertained by R&B Vocal Legendary Group "The Whispers

Event goers were entertained by R&B Vocal Legendary Group "The Whispers

Published on January 8, 2020

"The Hoffman Estates (IL) Chapter, The Links, Incorporated, held its annual fall fundraiser, Jazzin' & Steppin' into Fashion at the Drake Hotel, Oak Brook IL.  The sold out event provided guests an intimate look at the new fall fashions by African American designers in the Chicagoland area.  Guests alo  were able to shop with the designers after the show.  The event Chairman was Crystal Reynolds Lewis and the Co-Chairmen were Helen Hammond Redding and Diane Latta.

"The Hoffman Estates (IL) Chapter, The Links, Incorporated, held its annual fall fundraiser, Jazzin' & Steppin' into Fashion at the Drake Hotel, Oak Brook IL. …

Published on January 8, 2020

Greg Kramer, Covenant House of Chicago, Donor Relations Manager; Carolyn Lopez, Services to
Youth Chair; Annette J. Johnson, Program Chair; Ruth Slaughter, Program Co-Chair; Murrell
Duster, Social Committee Chair; Julianna Stratton, Lieutenant Governor of Illinois; Gwendolyn B.
Lee, 14th National President of Links, Inc; Tresa Dunbar Garrett, President, Chicago Chapter of the
Links, Inc; Cheryl Hamilton Hill, CEO of Covenant House of Chicago; Sherma Wise Thomas, Mistress
of Ceremony and Services to Youth Co-Chair; Michael Wallace, Director of Sales and Marketing,
Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel Chicago.

Greg Kramer, Covenant House of Chicago, Donor Relations Manager; Carolyn Lopez, Services to Youth Chair; Annette J. Johnson, Program Chair; Ruth Slaughter, Program Co-Chair; Murrell …

Published on January 8, 2020

Currently, only cultivation centers licensed to grow medical marijuana can apply for early approval adult-use growth. Social equity applicants will have additional opportunities to apply for cultivation center licenses in an upcoming phase.

Currently, only cultivation centers licensed to grow medical marijuana can apply for early approval adult-use growth. Social equity applicants will have additional opportunities to apply …

Published on January 8, 2020

Black Americans have been disproportionately impacted by HIV and AIDS since the epidemic’s beginning, and that disparity has deepened over time.

Black Americans have been disproportionately impacted by HIV and AIDS since the epidemic’s beginning, and that disparity has deepened over time.

Published on January 8, 2020

Ben Hasan

Ben Hasan

Published on January 8, 2020

A total of 26 states and the District of Columbia will raise the minimum wage in 2020. Credit: Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S.

A total of 26 states and the District of Columbia will raise the minimum wage in 2020. Credit: Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S.

Published on January 8, 2020

Published on January 8, 2020

Wil Shelton

Wil Shelton

Published on January 8, 2020

An upcoming exhibit at the DuSable Museum of African American History will offer a virtual reality experience with Dr. Martin L. King Jr. and highlight his fight for equality. Photo credit: By Wendell Hutson

An upcoming exhibit at the DuSable Museum of African American History will offer a virtual reality experience with Dr. Martin L. King Jr. and highlight …

Published on January 8, 2020

The top three states for outbound moves in 2019 were Illinois, California, and New Jersey.

The top three states for outbound moves in 2019 were Illinois, California, and New Jersey.

Published on January 8, 2020

The state increased minimum wage on Jan. 1 for the first time in a decade, but that may not be enough to recruit and retain employees seeking entry-level jobs in Chicago where minimum wage is much higher.

The state increased minimum wage on Jan. 1 for the first time in a decade, but that may not be enough to recruit and retain …

Published on January 8, 2020

Even though recreational marijuana is now legal in Illinois, purchases are limited to 30 grams for Illinois residents and 15 grams for non-residents.

Even though recreational marijuana is now legal in Illinois, purchases are limited to 30 grams for Illinois residents and 15 grams for non-residents.

Published on January 8, 2020

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker at the 29th Annual Rainbow Push Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Breakfast. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Rainbow Push

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker at the 29th Annual Rainbow Push Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Breakfast. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Rainbow Push

Published on January 8, 2020

The state of Illinois increased the minimum wage on January 1, 2020 for the first time in a decade, but that may not be enough to recruit and retain employees seeking entry-level jobs in Chicago.

The state of Illinois increased the minimum wage on January 1, 2020 for the first time in a decade, but that may not be enough …

Published on January 8, 2020

Dr. Terry Mason, chief operating officer for the Cook County Public Health Department, discussed the benefits of eating healthy at a Jan. 4, 2020 event at a South Side church. Photo credit: By Wendell Hutson

Dr. Terry Mason, chief operating officer for the Cook County Public Health Department, discussed the benefits of eating healthy at a Jan. 4, 2020 event …

Published on January 8, 2020

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