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Amazon Fulfillment Center Opens In Markham

October 31 was the opening and first day of work at Amazon’s Fulfillment Center in Markham, located at 159th & Dixie Highway.  Mayor of Markham,...

“Moving Forward Together” To Launch Far South Quality of Life Plan

The Far South Chicago Coalition (FSCC), local business owners, community leaders, activists, organizers and sponsors will host the 2021 fundraising event, “Moving Forward Together,”...

The Great Escape – Employees Leave Corporate America for New Opportunities  

This year caused a mass exodus from corporate America. Deemed ‘The Great Resignation,’ the move saw more than 4 million Americans left their jobs...

Inaugural Cohort of Black Bench Chicago Graduates

Today, the inaugural cohort of Black Bench Chicago celebrated their graduation from the program. A ceremony will be held today, November 14, 2021, from...

Bronzeville Historical Society Re-Opens

Sherry Williams, the founder of the Bronzeville Historical Society, celebrated the grand opening Saturday, October 30. The organization was founded in 1999 to preserve...

Robbins Eagles Football Team Heads to Regional Championship

Darren Bryant-Mayor of Robbins, Illinois announced that the Pop Warner Football league’s Robbins Eagles (11-0) will represent Illinois in the regional championship game against...

Gov. Pritzker Declares Gun Violence a Public Health Crisis

Joined by legislators, stakeholders, and community leaders, Governor JB Pritzker today declared gun violence a public health crisis and announced support for a $250...

Council of Baptist Pastors of Detroit and the Vicinity Tap Into Momentum After Vaccination Campaign  

“The best way to handle fear is through faith.”   Reverend Dr. Steve Bland of Liberty Temple Baptist Church said those words during a recent interview...

Community Members Rally Against Aldi Store Closing

When fresh food can be difficult to access, particularly within food deserts such as West Garfield Park, community members are angry and baffled by...

Gov. Pritzker Outlines Plans for COVID-19 Vaccine for Children

With nearly 6.2 million children nationwide testing positive for COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic, Governor JB Pritzker today outlined the coordinated statewide...
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