Continue reading »
FREE 12-Week Training for South Suburban Youth Ages 18 – 24
Hire Learning Career Development Academy is now accepting applicants for our 2011 BuildingSkills Pre-Apprenticeship Program. This FREE, 12-week, in-class and hands-on training course is open to qualified residents of South Suburban Cook County between the ages of 18 to 24*. […]
Continue reading »
Do You Have Any Images from Fun Town Amusement Park in Chicago?
I am looking for information and images on Fun Town Amusement Park that was located on 95th east of Stony. I have discovered that there is nothing in writing about this community treasure (well, I haven’t found it), and there […]
Continue reading »
2011 The Black Women’s Expo – August 6-7, 2011
It’s that time again. Time to celebrate the beauty, talents and the empowerment of African Americans at The Black Women’s Expo. This event is filled with education, shopping, entertainment and other fun things to do for women and men. This […]
Continue reading »
Are Companies More Interested in “Food Deserts” or Their Pocketbooks?
I read a story in US Today about First Lady Michelle Obama teaming up with grocers nationwide to bring fresh fruits and other healthy foods to “food deserts” in low income communities. The articles listed Walmart, Walgreens, and SuperValu chains […]
Continue reading »