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Cook County Illinois Works celebrates workforce training pre-apprenticeship program grads

27 Graduates Complete Workforce Training Program Preparing Illinois Residents for Union Construction Careers and Major Infrastructure Projects HIRE360 marked a major milestone in workforce development...

Property is Power! The missing conversation in Black America about wealth and land

For generations, Black Americans have understood something fundamental about land that the broader culture often chooses to forget property is not merely shelter. Property...

Property is Power! Appraising Black America, The Quiet Undervaluation of Black Communities

I’ve said many times, we have been taught to think about housing primarily as shelter, a roof, a neighborhood, a monthly payment. But in...

Property is Power! How Thinking Differently Leads to Owning Differently

By Anthony O. Kellum In an era where financial literacy is paramount, understanding the importance of homeownership is a vital conversation that must be had....

Andrew Maychruk joins First Independence Bank as SVP and Regional Chicago Market President to Lead Integration Effort

First Independence Bank is pleased to announce. Andrew Maychruk as its new senior vice president and regional Chicago market president. In this new role, Maychruk...

Tax Refunds Expected to Rise by About $1,000 Next Year

By Stacy M. BrownBlack Press USA Senior National Correspondent Federal tax refunds are positioned for a sharp rise next year, with new projections showing that...

Financial Literacy and Generational Wealth: How Chicago Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin Empowers Underserved Communities

Chicago City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin (Photo Credit: Chicago City Treasurer's Office) BHM MoveMakers: Black Chicagoans Doing Big Things – Stories highlighting individuals in our city...

Mega Millions Jackpot Climbs to a Staggering $1.15 Billion for Friday Night’s Drawing

Illinois Lottery players have another shot at a mind-boggling, life-changing windfall tomorrow night. The Mega Millions jackpot is now a staggering $1.15 billion for...

Reviving Roseland: New Homes Bring Hope and Opportunity to Chicago’s South Side

Three families recently moved into these homes in Roseland just before Christmas, marking the start of a bold initiative to rebuild Chicago’s underserved neighborhoods...

New Year’s resolutions for your financial health: tools to help you navigate your financial situation

Photo Credit: Getty Images Signature (Lindsey Johnson, Consumer Bankers Association President and CEO) - The end of the year is the perfect time to review...