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African Festival of the Arts Returns to Washington Park for Labor Day Weekend

This year’s theme, “Crowning the Heritage,” celebrates the artistic, cultural and spiritual traditions connecting people of African descent across the globe. #festival #african #laborday

Malcolm X College to Name West Campus Community Center After Congressman Danny K. Davis

The new community center is being named in recognition of Davis’ decades of support for City Colleges of Chicago, Malcolm X College and communities on Chicago’s West Side. #malcomx #dannydavis

O’Hare Flyer ‘not seeking government subsidies’

The service would provide 15-minute rides on continuous rail between O’Hare’s Terminal 2 and a downtown station near the Old Post Office, at a cost “significantly less” than a rideshare or taxi. #o'hare #rail #centersquare

Archbishop Reinstates Father Michael Pfleger at St. Sabina After Independent Review Finds No Reason to Believe Allegation

“The Review Board has concluded there is no reason to believe Father Pfleger is guilty of this allegation,” the archbishop wrote. “After careful consideration I have accepted their conclusion and have reinstated Father Pfleger to ministry at St. Sabina, effective immediately.” #archbishop #letter

Chicago Federal Jury Convicts Former Philips Engineer in Trade Secret Theft Case Involving Chinese Competitor

Jen worked as an engineer at Philips’ Aurora, Illinois, facility, where researchers and engineers developed and manufactured X-ray tubes used in computed tomography medical imaging systems. #jury #tradesecrets #conviction

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Joliet Junior College is Not Meeting Minority Participation Goals, Illinois House to Hold Subject Matter Hearing

Most are reporting less than 5% minority spend. #college #university #contracting

Cook County Board of Review Opens Property Tax Appeals for Six More Townships

The Cook County Board of Review provides an independent review of property assessments and serves as the second level of appeal in the county’s property tax assessment process. The appeal process is free, and property owners in all 38 Cook County townships will have an opportunity to file during the 2026 appeal season. #cookcounty #tax #appeals

Malcolm X College to Name West Campus Community Center After Congressman Danny K. Davis

The new community center is being named in recognition of Davis’ decades of support for City Colleges of Chicago, Malcolm X College and communities on Chicago’s West Side. #malcomx #dannydavis

Joyce Announces Disaster Assistance for Cook and Will County Residents Hit by Summer Storms

Joyce Announces Disaster Assistance for Cook and Will County Residents Hit by Summer Storms (Kankakee, IL) - State Sen. Patrick Joyce is urging Cook...

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