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Week of August 7, 2024
August Birthstones: Embrace the Elegance of Peridot and Spinel Jewelry
Kerri HarperHowie Announces the Publication of Her First Book P4 FREE | VOL 35 | ISSUE 38
Alderman Yancy, Mayor Brandon Johnson, Xchange Apprentice Lonimarie Futrell, P33 VP of Talent Solutions Aleena Agrawal, and Olu Olaleye, strategic development lead at Comer. PHOTO BY P33.
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XCHANGE CHICAGO IS BUILDING
AN INNOVATION HUB ON THE SOUTH SIDE
Ruthie Foster Celebrates 70 Years of “That’s All Right” with Smoldering Rendition of Elvis Presley’s First Hit P8
A new $20 million technology training center in Grand Crossing will help create career pathways for people in the community. Xchange Chicago was formed by the Comer Science and Education Foundation and P33. Xchange Chicago began with an idea from the Grand Crossing community two and a half years ago as part of the Chicago Prize. P2
Mayor Brandon Johnson (with proclamation in hand), P33 VP of Talent Solutions Aleena Agrawal, and World Business Chicago CEO Philip B. Clement. PHOTO BY P33.
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