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Sep- 2019 -20 September#NNPA BlackPress
6th District to Receive Invest in Cook Funding
CHICAGO DEFENDER — The Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways will award millions in 2019 Invest in Cook Multi-Modal…
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18 September#NNPA BlackPress
County introduces initiative to employ ex-criminals
WAVE NEWSPAPERS — County supervisors and local business leaders have announced the Fair Chance Hiring Initiative, which is aimed at encouraging…
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18 September#NNPA BlackPress
IDFPR Announces Approved Cannabis Responsible Vendors
CHICAGO DEFENDER — The Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation, Cannabis Control Section has approved 26 businesses…
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17 September#NNPA BlackPress
L.A. Regional Food Bank gets donation from Starbucks
WAVE NEWSPAPERS — Los Angeles’ homelessness epidemic isn’t the only issue plaguing several low-income communities. The county is full of “food…
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17 September#NNPA BlackPress
Soul Steppers keep pace with themselves on regular walks
WAVE NEWSPAPERS — When you see a member of the L.A. Soul Steppers stepping through the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza…
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13 September#NNPA BlackPress
UIC recognized for student diversity, social mobility in U.S. News rankings
CHICAGO DEFENDER — The University of Illinois at Chicago was recognized for its commitment to diversity and the social mobility…
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13 September#NNPA BlackPress
Birmingham Unveils First Historical Lynching Marker at Sloss Furnaces
BIRMINGHAM TIMES — More than 300 people joined members of the Jefferson County Memorial Project (JCMP), city and county officials, residents…
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12 September#NNPA BlackPress
Gary approves final plans for $400M Hard Rock Casino
CHICAGO CRUSADER — By a 9-0 vote, the council approved a deal that would allow Spectacle to move the Majestic Star…
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12 September#NNPA BlackPress
Councilman Koretz not a fan of extended bar hours
WAVE NEWSPAPERS — The bill, SB 58, introduced by Sen. Scott Wiener, D-San Francisco, would create a five-year pilot program…
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11 September#NNPA BlackPress
Governor JB Pritzker Announces Major Step Towards Sale of Thompson Center
CHICAGO DEFENDER — Governor JB Pritzker today announced a major step toward the sale of the James R. Thompson Center (JRTC). …
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