TransUnion nearly doubles previously announced layoffs to 640 employees in Illinois
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/26/transunion-illinois-layoffs/
Chicago chefs who received the Black Kitchen Initiative grants are turning up the heat on their business ventures
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/29/black-kitchen-initiative-grants/
Chicago chefs who received the Black Kitchen Initiative grants are turning up the heat on their business ventures
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/29/black-kitchen-initiative-grants/
Judge invalidates ‘Bring Chicago Home’ referendum on March 19 ballot: Real estate interests sued to stop cornerstone homelessness initiative pushed by Mayor ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/02/23/bring-chicago-home-referendum-on-march-19-ballot-invalidated-by-cook-county-judge/
Editorial: Brandon Johnson’s bond plan has promise — if the mayor listens to those outside his bubble
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/31/editorial-brandon-johnsons-bond-plan-has-promise-if-the-mayor-listens-to-those-outside-his-bubble/
Dallas approves more than $30 million in sidewalk improvements: The deals include a nearly $34 million contract to improve sidewalks along DART bus route and ...
dallasnews.com/news/politics/2024/03/27/dallas-approves-more-than-30-million-in-contracts-to-improve-sidewalks-citywide/
St. Charles celebrates opening of First Street Plaza downtown: Officials and residents in St. Charles ignored wintry, wet conditions recently to celebrate the ...
chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/ct-abn-st-charles-plaza-st-0129-20240127-5l42lhxymzfrjnegrevqu2zgvu-story.html
We Rise Together program building a rising tide of economic recovery in Black and Latinx communities
chicagotribune.com/people/ct-we-rise-together-program-0105-20240112-io5vyf7lqndhdbyfxtvjbpcgxm-story.html
Mariano’s in Naperville to phase out single-use plastic bags; task force told to propose ideas for other stores
chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-naperville-marianos-krogers-single-use-plastics-st-1008-20231007-lvayrdxdvbd7pjmbmk5lwtbuc4-story.html
Editorial: Loop revitalization gets a much needed mayoral boost: Mayor Johnson deserves credit for supporting city subsidies for projects aimed at transforming ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/05/editorial-lasalle-reimagined-brandon-johnson-tif-lightfoot/
Lake Forest College to use grant to study AI; ‘All of this is an attempt to get students … ready for the workforce or their post-graduate careers’
chicagotribune.com/2024/02/06/lake-forest-college-to-use-grant-to-study-ai-all-of-this-is-an-attempt-to-get-students-ready-for-the-workforce-or-their-post-graduate-careers/
Mayor Brandon Johnson announces citywide composting initiative amid promises to reopen long-shuttered Department of Environment
chicagotribune.com/news/environment/ct-citywide-composting-initiative-20231016-mhauftektbh3naa6yox6j44asm-story.html
Hundreds of authors, including Salman Rushdie, Cheryl Strayed endorse anti-censorship initiative
pbs.org/newshour/arts/hundreds-of-authors-including-salman-rushdie-cheryl-strayed-endorse-anti-censorship-initiative
Quick Glance: Authors endorse anti-censorship initiative
- Salman Rushdie, Cheryl Strayed, Carl Hiassen and Ibram X. Kendi are among hundreds of authors endorsing an announcement by the American Library Association and the Association of American Publishers.
- The initiative calls attention to the 70th anniversary of a Freedom to Read Statement issued by book publishers and librarians during the McCarthy era.
- The library and publishing associations urge all members of the book community to affirm their commitment to the June 1953 declaration.
- Supporters of the initiative include Jennifer Egan, Ron Chernow, Jodi Picoult, along with organizations such as Penguin Random House, Simon & Schuster, the Authors Guild and the American Booksellers Association.
Former President Barack Obama returned to Chicago this week to highlight cities across the country who will serve as “model communities” for his namesake My ... Show more trib.al/7wkZB00
Henry County pushes toward preservation of historic Blacksville: McDonough officials are aiming to revitalize the historic town of Blacksville, Georgia ...
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Why do some parts of Chicago get hotter than others? Heat Watch program recruits volunteers to map temperatures.
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The Just Because Foundation (JBF) will gift a stuffed bear as a symbol of comfort to every child diagnosed with cancer and admitted to the JBF Paediatric ... Show more www.cnc3.co.tt/igt-sponsors-just-because-foundations-childhood-cancer-support-initiative/
Exclusive: Biden administration unveils initiative to combat homelessness in 5 US cities, California
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Residents urge La Grange board to allow backyard chickens: Supporters of the “La Grange Chicken Initiative” are not giving up in efforts to legalize hens as pets ...
chicagotribune.com/suburbs/la-grange/ct-dlg-lagrange-chicken-initiative-st-0713-20230714-gf5nbcsej5eslcimnbfvdhtrqy-story.html
There have been attempts to censor more than 1,900 library book titles so far in 2023
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Quick Glance: Over 1,900 Book Titles Censored in 2023 - Alarming Trend
- Nearly 700 attempts to ban library books in the first eight months of the year.
- The American Library Association reported a 20% increase in attempts to censor 1,915 titles.
- ALA's data may not include all censorship attempts, as it relies on information from library professionals and news reports.
- Illinois became the first state to ban book bans in June.
Pritzker announces teacher pipeline initiative to address chronic shortages across state
chicagotribune.com/news/ct-pritzker-teacher-shortage-plan-20230303-zcyleqmlhrglfpa634k2elwo3i-story.html
RM5 a plate at oldest nasi kandar restaurant: GEORGE TOWN: The oldest nasi kandar restaurant in the country has joined the Menu Rahmah bandwagon ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2023/02/15/rm5-a-plate-at-oldest-nasi-kandar-restaurant
Actors Strike: Interim Agreements Are “Designed To Undermine" Studios: SAG-AFTRA has revealed more thinking behind interim agreements, with leadership saying the ...
deadline.com/2023/08/actors-strike-interim-agreements-are-designed-to-undermine-studios-1235459247/
Banned Books Week: Boston Public Library opens digital stacks to readers nationwide
bostonherald.com/2023/09/30/banned-books-week-boston-public-library-opens-digital-stacks-to-readers-nationwide/
China fliegt Untermaßstab des Blended Wing Body Airliner-Konzepts | Aviation Week Network
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Black River park project's latest $6.4M injection could help revitalize Andrews: A $6.4 million public-private partnership will preserve more than 1 ...
postandcourier.com/news/black-river-initiative-preserves-over-1800-acres-in-andrews/article_9fe35c76-8593-11ee-8ef0-e367a539022a.html
“Believe My Pain”: Elaine Welteroth Highlights How Black Medical Patients Are Mistreated And What Can Be Done About It
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Group founded by Mark Zuckerberg to spend $250 million on new Chicago biotech hub, with researchers from Northwestern, UChicago and UIUC
chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-zuckerberg-northwestern-university-chicago-biomedical-research-hub-20230302-j56ppl6nd5audp3pejwqmc3fde-story.html
Value-added tax: campaign to get 7 percent: "Gastro Whisperer" Kemal Üres has launched a nationwide campaign for the reduced rate on food at the Hyatt in Mainz.
food-service.de/maerkte/news/mehrwertsteuer--rettet-die-vielfalt-gemeinsame-gastro-initiative-fuer-7-prozent-57560
Forres skate park campaigners fear dream could be delayed for years as secondary school site in frame
pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/moray/6223922/forres-skate-park-initiative-grant-park/
The Obama Foundation Launches New Initiative To Support Boys And Young Men Of Color
essence.com/news/obama-foundation-launches-model-communities/
Ken Griffin Spent $54 Million Fighting a Tax Increase for the Rich. Secret IRS Data Shows It Paid Off for Him.
propublica.org/article/ken-griffin-illinois-graduated-income-tax
Rahmah sales programme should continue, says consumers: JOHOR BAHRU: The Rahmah Sales programme, initiated by the late Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2023/08/20/rahmah-sales-programme-should-continue-says-consumers
Trinity Christian College drops tuition to provide students a clearer up-front cost
chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/ct-sta-trinity-christian-college-tuition-st-0206-20230205-kbosnmq555flxa2dxugz6akkvq-story.html
‘Let’s do business’: THE Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) will help interested students to be part of the Jualan Rahmah initiative.
thestar.com.my/news/education/2023/08/13/lets-do-business
Community policing and vote for police district councils becoming a focus of upcoming election, candidates for mayor
chicagotribune.com/news/criminal-justice/ct-community-policing-police-district-councils-20230206-iqztkvvqnvbvlntctnu35m4yzy-story.html
Hip-Hop at 50: Libraries Plot Special Events Commemorating Anniversary: Libraries around the country are plotting special events to celebrate the 50th ...
rollingstone.com/music/music-news/hip-hop-at-50-libraries-special-events-anniversary-1234691386/
Rahmah sales: Jertih supermarket answers govt's call to reduce people's burden: JERTIH: A supermarket in the town of Jertih has decided to implement "Rahmah ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2023/07/31/rahmah-sales-jertih-supermarket-answers-govt039s-call-to-reduce-people039s-burden
Minister of Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil said all Unity Package initiatives have been rebranded as Rahmah Package to commemorate the ... Show more thestartv.com/c/news cutt.ly/TheStar fb.com/TheStarOnline
TNB's Allo launches Rahmah Package broadband plan at RM69 a month for 100Mbps: Allo's Rahmah Package Internet plan is priced at RM69 a month for 100Mbps in ...
thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2023/07/28/tnb039s-allo-launches-rahmah-package-broadband-plan-at-rm69-a-month-for-100mbps
White House: New rule will show 'true cost' of plane tickets: WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden announced a new initiative Monday that would eventually allow ...
apnews.com/article/biden-health-covid-airlines-5c737b8d97df52bc9617329b49d2f2d9
PROGRAMME TO HELP B40 GROUP OBTAIN PUBLIC SERVICE VEHICLE LICENCE: THE Transport Ministry, through the Road Transport Department (JPJ), has launched an ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2023/07/22/programme-to-help-b40-group-obtain-public-service-vehicle-licence
'Don't get involved with illegal racing', warns Loke: BALIK PULAU: Cautioning motorists to not participate in illegal racing, Transport Minister Anthony Loke ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2023/07/08/039don039t-get-involved-with-illegal-racing039-warns-loke
Campaign to fight period poverty should target B40 first, Health Ministry told: PETALING JAYA: The initiative by Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa to address ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2022/12/13/campaign-to-fight-period-poverty-should-target-b40-first-health-ministry-told
Music Thwarted by the Holocaust Will Now Be Published: G. Schirmer will publish more than 400 pieces by Jewish composers, allowing them to be heard on a wider ...
nytimes.com/2022/10/27/arts/music/schirmer-jewish-composers.html
$5.5 million grant aims to expand tourism in 12 more underrepresented neighborhoods
chicagotribune.com/people/ct-choose-chicago-grant-neighborhood-tourism-20230123-zm3cumh6mzff7eytkrxwdqza3m-story.html
Promoting safe motorcycle riding: BALIK PULAU: With the Federal Government funding motorcycle licences for the B40 community, more teenagers will now hold proper ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2023/07/09/promoting-safe-motorcycle-riding
Gov’t to provide 4,000 free PSV licences to B40 group – RM2 million allocated for MyPSV initiative this year
paultan.org/2023/07/04/govt-to-provide-4000-free-psv-licences-to-b40-group-rm2-million-allocated-for-mypsv-initiative-this-year/
India has potential to be pilot training hub: Boeing: The initiative comes as the company forecasts India to require 31,000 new pilots over the next 20 years.
financialexpress.com/business/airlines-aviation-india-has-potential-to-be-pilot-training-hub-boeing-3150663/
Route to service other debts: PETALING JAYA: Some people who intend to apply for bank loans with their Employees Provident Fund (EPF) savings want to use it to ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2023/04/06/route-to-service-other-debts
Best Day Ever: Former Avec, White House chef Sam Kass: Kass' list includes Harold's, Valois, Wrigley Field and more!
axios.com/local/chicago/2023/01/20/white-house-chef-sam-kass-perfect-day-chicago
Both right-to-work and union rights measures are on midterm ballots. What would they do?
vox.com/policy-and-politics/2022/9/29/23366621/right-to-work-union-labor-illinois-tennessee
Payung Rahmah initiative to be expanded to cover eyewear, says Salahuddin: KUALA LUMPUR: The Payung Rahmah initiative, to help reduce the cost of living for the ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2023/06/05/payung-rahmah-initiative-to-be-expanded-to-cover-eyewear-says-salahuddin
Boeing kickstarts B-52 radar modernisation: Boeing has taken the first step in a major initiative to enhance the radar capabilities of the U.S ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/boeing-kickstarts-b-52-radar-modernisation/
Truth Initiative and Mojo Supermarket win Grand Effie for anti-vaping campaign: Kellogg wins Most Effective Marketer, Froot Loops named Most Effective brand and ...
adage.com/article/agency-news/grand-effie-awards-2023-truth-initiative-and-mojo-supermarket-win/2497871
BoE's Pill: bond purchases won't cap long-term rates: The Bank of England's new programme of bond purchases aims to cure market dysfunction ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/boes-pill-gilt-purchases-not-aimed-capping-long-term-rates-2022-09-29/
Wise men learn more from fools than fools from the wise: WE have often been reminded time and again, that nothing can be accepted at face value on social media.
thestar.com.my/opinion/columnists/on-the-line/2023/05/21/wise-men-learn-more-from-fools-than-fools-from-the-wise
Paid MRSM: No serious initiative taken so far - Asyraf Wajdi: Mara focusing on maintaining recruitment policy of 60 percent from B40 families.
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Paid articlePaid Chicago reports lowest number of new AIDS and HIV cases since the 1980s: In Chicago, 627 people were diagnosed with HIV — the lowest number since 1987
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Paid articlePaid Food kiosks to help B40 students at universities: FIVE kiosks selling affordable and nutritious food will be placed at selected higher education institutions ...
thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2023/05/09/food-kiosks-to-help-b40-students-at-universities
Rafizi: Income plan participants may get out of poverty in 2 years: Hardcore poor and B40 can earn at least RM2k monthly, he says.
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Paid articlePaid $200K grant from NFL to help group focusing on mental health calls on Chicago’s West Side: ‘We really want to put dollars where help is needed.’
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McDonald's could put car number plates on bags in litter crackdown: It's an initiative the Welsh Government are looking into in order to tackle the waste ...
dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/number-plates-litter-mcdonalds-welsh-25600067
Britain's Boots to recruit 10,000 workers for Christmas period: British health and beauty retailer Boots said on Monday it planned to recruit more than 10 ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/britains-boots-recruit-10000-workers-christmas-period-2022-10-23/
Search campaign: Mini pigs cause a stir in Kopfing and St. Aegidi - Schärding: Four mini pigs have caused a lot of excitement in St. Aegidi and Kopfing over the ...
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The Rahmah initiative was introduced to help the rakyat, especially those in the B40 category, cope with the rising cost of living ... Show more https://bit.ly/43Wm7g1 https://thestartv.com/c/news https://cutt.ly/TheStar https://fb.com/TheStarOnline
Meet the Illinois youth taking sex education curriculum into their own hands with their handbook
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Govt to continue efforts to increase internet speeds nationwide, says Comms Minister
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2023/03/05/govt-to-continue-efforts-to-increase-internet-speeds-nationwide-says-comms-minister
Floods: RM300 worth of vouchers for victims to buy electrical goods under Payung Rahmah initiative
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2023/03/18/floods-rm300-worth-of-vouchers-for-victims-to-buy-electrical-goods-under-payung-rahmah-initiative
United Flight Attendants Told To Report Bad Service: Here's why United Airlines' flight attendant union is encouraging members to report their own bad service ...
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Paid articlePaid Some 100,000 households from the hardcore poor and B40 groups are expected to benefit from the People’s Income Initiative (IPR) ... Show more https://thestartv.com/c/news https://cutt.ly/TheStar https://fb.com/TheStarOnline
Rahmah sale initiative helps B40 households save up to RM100 a month, says Salahuddin
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Rahmah sale initiative helps B40 households save up to RM100 a month, says Salahuddin
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AEON launches Rahmah Raya programme under Payung Rahmah initiative: PUTRAJAYA: In conjunction with Ramadan and Hari Raya Aidilfitri festivities ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2023/03/06/aeon-launches-rahmah-raya-programme-under-payung-rahmah-initiative
Round of a-paws for helping animal shelters: PROPERTY developer Tropicana Corporation Bhd lent a hand to support more than 400 rescued pets and strays at My Pets ...
thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2022/10/31/round-of-a-paws-for-helping-animal-shelters
RM3.50 Menu Siswa Rahmah option for uni students: BANGI: University students can now enjoy Menu Siswa Rahmah for as low as RM3.50.
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2023/03/16/rm350-menu-siswa-rahmah-option-for-uni-students
McDonald's Essex restaurants pledge cost-of-living crisis support: A MCDONALD’S franchisee is set to tackle loneliness and the cost-of-living crisis by ...
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Asda launches free breakfast scheme for kids this half term: Asda has partnered with Quaker Oats to give children a free warm breakfast during February half term ...
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In celebration of women coming together across the ETF ecosystem on #InternationalWomensDay the Women in ETF (WE) Chicago chapter was proud to ring the CBOE Closing Bell ... Show more #womeninbusiness #womenininvesting
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