Monthly Archives: August, 2021

Mr. Jefferson, Finance Committee Chairman for the Southland Black Chamber of Commerce & Industry goes to Washington D.C. to advocate for businesses in the Southland and across the country.

Another tough loss for the south siders (Minneapolis, Minnesota) - After the narrow loss against the Twins yesterday the White Sox wanted to start with Reynaldo Lopez at the mound to throw out the first pitch.

City of Chicago Projects $733 Million Gap in 2022 Fiscal Year Budget (Chicago, IL) - Today, Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, City’s Budget Director Susie Park, Chief Financial Officer Jennie Huang Bennett, and Comptroller Reshma Soni released the 2022 Budget Forecast, which projects a $733 million budget gap for fiscal year 2022.

Twins narrowly beat White Sox after yesterday’s devastating loss (Minneapolis, Minnesota) - The White Sox had plenty of momentum going into tonight’s game after yesterday's crushing win.

Question About $50,000 Grant to City Ignites Country Club Hills Council Meeting (Country Club Hills, IL) - The Country Club Hills City Council meeting Monday night turned into a sparring match between the mayor, aldermen and residents, culminating with city police officers escorting several unhappy attendees out.

Attorney General Raoul calls on Senate to pass the Pro Act and stand up for working Americans - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 17 attorneys general, today called on the U.S. Senate to pass the Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021 (PRO Act).

White Sox put down Twins in Minnesota (Minneapolis, Minnesota) - After winning the city series against the Cubs, the White Sox had plenty of momentum for today’s game against the Twins.

Harmon on mask mandate: 'When we follow medical science, we make progress against this pandemic' - Senate President Don Harmon (D-Oak Park) is saluting Gov. J.B. Pritzker for his handling of the COVID-19 crisis.

"African-Americans Don't Get their Teeth Whitened" Says Mayor Ford of Country Club Hills - Mayor Ford of Country Club Hills has recently come under fire for denying a young black woman a business license in the City of Country Club Hills

Joyce: 'Closing our nuclear plants is something our communities cannot afford or survive' - State Sen. Patrick Joyce (D-Essex) is calling on state lawmakers to act now in protecting the livelihood of Illinois residents and preserving the state’s clean energy future.