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Chicagoland Black Chamber Reacts to Discriminatory “DEI” Programs that Continue to Discriminate Against Black Businesses

A particularly concerning trend is the overwhelming representation of white women in DEI leadership roles... #dei

Bally’s Chicago Casino Launches Anti-Human Trafficking Employee Training Program

The extensive training program educates employees in weekly sessions on how trafficking might be present in the surrounding community, trained team members on possible trafficking indicators they might encounter within the casino and empowered them to respond appropriately if they suspect trafficking activity is present. #trafficking

Suburban Chicago Businessman Sentenced to Three Years in Prison for Bank Fraud

Schiff, 50, of Riverwoods, Ill., pleaded guilty in 2023 to a federal bank fraud charge. In addition to the prison sentence, U.S. District Judge Mary M. Rowland on Jan. 16, 2025, ordered Schiff to pay $2,955,954 in restitution. #fraud

Capital Development Board Announces Over $60 Million in Funding for Illinois Department of Natural Resources Projects

“Through Rebuild Illinois, we are making meaningful investments in communities across the state, so that Illinoisans – no matter their zip code – benefit from our state’s progress,” said Governor JB Pritzker. #funding

Innovative Affordable Housing Development Opens in East Garfield Park

“With the opening of Fifth City Commons we have reached an incredible milestone in the creation of more affordable housing options for residents,” said Mayor Brandon Johnson. #housing

Appeals court to answer whether noncitizens have Second Amendment rights

The case USA v. Heriberto Carbajal-Flores centers around Flores’ arrest in Chicago for having a firearm. Representing the federal government, Margaret Steindorf said Flores’ immigration status is important. #rights

Haymarket Center Commemorates 50th Anniversary with Logo Design Competition

The winner of the contest will receive a $500 prize and two tickets to Haymarket Center’s 50th Anniversary Gala on April 25, 2025. #anniversary

Governor Pritzker and Illinois Department of Revenue Announce Tax Relief Available for California Wildfire Victims

"Residents who live or have businesses in the affected areas won't need to worry about incurring penalties and interest on their tax deadlines until October. This additional time will allow them to gather essential paperwork without added stress." #wildfire

Bally’s Chicago Casino Begins 2025 Giving with Breakthrough Urban Ministries, St. James Cathedral, Greater Chicago Food Depository and ChiGives Back

Breakthrough Urban Ministries, Greater Chicago Food Depository and St. James Cathedral each will receive $1,500 donations from Bally’s Chicago, helping provide essential meals and support to those in need across the city. #food

Preston highlights largest housing discrimination case in Illinois history

In the 1960s, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. came to Chicago to fight for fair housing, recognizing—then as we do now—that housing is not a privilege but a fundamental human right,” said Preston (D-Chicago). #discrimination

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