The Woodlawn, located at 1200 E. 79th St., has been using ChiBizHub and its resources to build his small business since the portal launched in 2019. Photo courtesy of Donnell Digby

The Woodlawn, located at 1200 E. 79th St., has been using ChiBizHub and its resources to build his small business since the portal launched in …

Published on July 15, 2020
Pascale Sablan

Pascale Sablan

Published on July 15, 2020
Chicago State University, the only four-year, public university on the South Side, and whose students are predominately black, recently launched a pilot program that would allow incoming freshmen to receive free tuition after completing a summer enrichment program. Photo credit: Wendell Hutson

Chicago State University, the only four-year, public university on the South Side, and whose students are predominately black, recently launched a pilot program that would …

Published on July 15, 2020
LISC Chicago will partner with the Far South Chicago Coalition to create a quality of life plan. Photo courtesy of LISC Chicago

LISC Chicago will partner with the Far South Chicago Coalition to create a quality of life plan. Photo courtesy of LISC Chicago

Published on July 15, 2020
Chicago Police Department 7th District Commander Larry Snelling, 16th Ward Alderman Stephanie Coleman, Early Walker, Sean Howard and Christopher Scott of “I’m Telling, Don’t Shoot.” The new group was created to offer high value cash rewards to expedite the arrest of those who kill innocent children, the elderly and women. Photo courtesy of Sean Howard

Chicago Police Department 7th District Commander Larry Snelling, 16th Ward Alderman Stephanie Coleman, Early Walker, Sean Howard and Christopher Scott of “I’m Telling, Don’t Shoot.” …

Published on July 15, 2020
U.S. Representative Bobby L. Rush (D-Ill.) recently introduced legislation designed to protect the nation’s transportation workers and travelers from COVID-19

U.S. Representative Bobby L. Rush (D-Ill.) recently introduced legislation designed to protect the nation’s transportation workers and travelers from COVID-19

Published on July 15, 2020
Maurice Cox is the commissioner of the city of Chicago Department of Planning and Development. Photo courtesy of the city of Chicago.

Maurice Cox is the commissioner of the city of Chicago Department of Planning and Development. Photo courtesy of the city of Chicago.

Published on July 15, 2020
The University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) has partnered with the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) to provide a guaranteed pathway for nursing students. Photo by UIS.

The University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) has partnered with the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) to provide a guaranteed pathway for nursing students. Photo …

Published on July 15, 2020
New statistical table and analysis available on the American Banking Institute’s (ABI) SBRA Resources website show that 471 small businesses have elected to file for bankruptcy relief under new subchapter V to chapter 11 of the Code since it was enacted.

New statistical table and analysis available on the American Banking Institute’s (ABI) SBRA Resources website show that 471 small businesses have elected to file for …

Published on July 15, 2020
The MODA ONE™ hair dryer uses smart sensors to detect hair moisture and automatically adjusts heat and air speed.

The MODA ONE™ hair dryer uses smart sensors to detect hair moisture and automatically adjusts heat and air speed.

Published on July 15, 2020

Published on July 15, 2020

Published on July 15, 2020
Jasmine Jackson, 18, will attend Howard University in Washington, D.C. this fall to study engineering thanks to a $5,500 scholarship. The South Shore resident and Gary Comer College Prep graduate will also be the first in her family to graduate from college. Photo credit: Courtesy of the Purple Group

Jasmine Jackson, 18, will attend Howard University in Washington, D.C. this fall to study engineering thanks to a $5,500 scholarship. The South Shore resident and …

Published on July 15, 2020
The Zuccarelli Assistance Program (ZAP), named after Thornton Township Supervisor Frank M. Zuccarelli, services seniors who are unable to mow their own lawns, using labor from teens who are paid per lawn. Photo courtesy of Thornton Township

The Zuccarelli Assistance Program (ZAP), named after Thornton Township Supervisor Frank M. Zuccarelli, services seniors who are unable to mow their own lawns, using labor …

Published on July 15, 2020