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PBC to Host Three Community Hiring Events
The Public Building Commission of Chicago (PBC) are connecting people to a variety of upcoming construction job opportunities through three community hiring events https://pbcchicago.com/doing-business/community-hiring-events/ for residents of the City of… Read more
ComEd Invests $893 Million with Diverse Suppliers in 2021
ComEd spent $893 million with businesses owned by women, people of color and veterans in 2021, or 42 percent of its total supply chain spend, bringing its diverse supplier spend… Read more
Bills Regarding Carjacking Sign into Law
To address ever-increasing rates of vehicle thefts in Illinois, State Senator Linda Holmes supported three measures to offer protections to motorists and assistance to investigators that were signed into law… Read more
Business Education Webinar Series Addresses Business Support and Resources
The Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) announced their free business education webinar series titled, Inside the Industry: Industry-Focused Growth and Innovation Strategies. The once-a-month webinar will… Read more
Bank of America Accelerates US Minimum Hourly Wage
Bank of America announced it has raised its U.S. minimum hourly wage to $22 as a next step in the company’s plans to increase to $25 by 2025. This builds on… Read more
Triton College Offers Ophthalmic Technician Program
Triton College in River Grove offers ophthalmic technology, a growing, in-demand field, on its campus. An information session will be held on Monday, June 6, 3 p.m., in the H Building… Read more
Extension on Fiesta del Sol Scholarship Program
The Guadalupe A. Reyes Fiesta del Sol scholarship application has been extended until June 10th. So if you missed the original deadline, this is your opportunity to submit your application!… Read more
Pace & Olive Harvey College Celebrate Partnership on CDL Permit Course
Students and officials gathered on May 25th at Olive-Harvey College (OHC) to celebrate the successful partnership between Pace and OHC on a customized two-week course to assist individuals in obtaining… Read more
Law to support healthy pregnancy takes effect
State Senator Celina Villanueva (D-Chicago) announced the signing of a measure she sponsored to expand women’s access to healthy pregnancies and fetal development. “Modern lifestyles make nutrient-deficient diets extremely convenient,… Read more
CDPH, Community Safety Coordination Center Launch Mental Health Skills Training
This summer, the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Community Safety Coordination Center (CSCC), in partnership with The Center for Healing and Justice through Sport (CHJS), are launching… Read more
