(from left) Beulah Brent, CEO of the nonprofit Sisters Working It Out, were joined by a University of Illinois Hospital patient (in the middle) along with Carmen Macias, a clinical research coordinator at the University of Illinois Hospital, which hosted a health fair with Brent. Photo credit: Courtesy of Sisters Working It Out

(from left) Beulah Brent, CEO of the nonprofit Sisters Working It Out, were joined by a University of Illinois Hospital patient (in the middle) along …

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PRNewsfoto/Sesame Workshop

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Lana Bramlette

Lana Bramlette

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Pongee Barnes

Pongee Barnes

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‘Chicago Connected,’ will provide free high-speed internet service to approximately 100,000 Chicago Public Schools (CPS) students in their households

‘Chicago Connected,’ will provide free high-speed internet service to approximately 100,000 Chicago Public Schools (CPS) students in their households

Published on July 1, 2020
The Rev. Watson Jones III is the pastor of Compassion Baptist Church. Jones said there is a high risk nature of opening the church in the midst of COVID-19. Photo by Tia Carol Jones

The Rev. Watson Jones III is the pastor of Compassion Baptist Church. Jones said there is a high risk nature of opening the church in …

Published on July 1, 2020
The Asian American Business Development Center (AABDC) recently announced that it has been selected along with 100 Black Men and Hispanic Federation as partners by Hennessy in Unfi nished Business, a new initiative that will dispense grants to Asian Americans, African Americans and Hispanic small businesses that apply for, and qualify, for funding.

The Asian American Business Development Center (AABDC) recently announced that it has been selected along with 100 Black Men and Hispanic Federation as partners by …

Published on July 1, 2020
The Chicago Transit Authority has created a webinar called, Construction Talks, where people can receive information and get their questions answered about workforce development in the construction trades. Photo courtesy of CTA

The Chicago Transit Authority has created a webinar called, Construction Talks, where people can receive information and get their questions answered about workforce development in …

Published on July 1, 2020

Published on July 1, 2020
Tori Williams is the principal of Parkside Elementary School. The school will starts its STEAM program beginning in fall 2020. Photo courtesy of Chicago Public Schools

Tori Williams is the principal of Parkside Elementary School. The school will starts its STEAM program beginning in fall 2020. Photo courtesy of Chicago Public …

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PRNewsfoto/The Quaker Oats Company

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Tyron and Ebony Buchannan are married and founded Dream Vacations By Ebony, a South Side travel agency that will sponsor a business expo on Aug. 15, 2020 in Evergreen Park. Photo credit: Wendell Hutson

Tyron and Ebony Buchannan are married and founded Dream Vacations By Ebony, a South Side travel agency that will sponsor a business expo on Aug. …

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“High-profile police-involved deaths of African American citizens have fueled public interest in police accountability and body-worn cameras,” said Bette L. Bottoms, UIC professor of psychology and co-author of the study.

“High-profile police-involved deaths of African American citizens have fueled public interest in police accountability and body-worn cameras,” said Bette L. Bottoms, UIC professor of psychology …

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A new Amazon Fulfi llment Center is planned for Matteson. It will be the third Amazon Fulfi llment Center planned for the Southland and will bring more than 2,000 jobs to the area. Photo courtesy of Village of Matteson/ Amazon

A new Amazon Fulfi llment Center is planned for Matteson. It will be the third Amazon Fulfi llment Center planned for the Southland and will …

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Ashley Munson, lead organizer of March for Us 2020, cited a list of demands during the Juneteenth March press conference at Daley Plaza. Munson said the goal is to create a more collaborative Black Chicago. Photo credit: By Tia Carol Jones

Ashley Munson, lead organizer of March for Us 2020, cited a list of demands during the Juneteenth March press conference at Daley Plaza. Munson said …

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Anyone who cast a ballot in the last three years or who registered to vote or changed addresses after the March primary will be sent an application to vote by mail after Gov. JB Pritzker recently signed a bill expanding the program.

Anyone who cast a ballot in the last three years or who registered to vote or changed addresses after the March primary will be sent …

Published on July 1, 2020