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Inflation in the Southland (Chicago Heights, IL) - This week of June 7th, 2021 marks a milestone in the pandemic's timeline. Friday, the State...

Southland Black Chamber and Governor Pritzker Talk Black Beauty Supply (Markham, IL) - While in Markham, Governor J.B. Pritzker spoke at a press conference highlighting the 4 pillars that the Illinois Black Caucus successfully passed, reforming the following areas of concern: criminal justice, education, health care, and economic equality.

JJC President Judy Mitchell Accused of Alleged Bid Tampering (Joliet, IL) - Joliet Junior College President Judy Mitchell came under fire at Wednesday's college board meeting for alleged bid-tampering. Over the last several years, many Black business groups have questioned JJC's practices in hiring Black-owned companies.