Mary Lou McDowell and Delores Truss, Volunteer Leaguers of the Chicago Urban League. (Photo: Shelia Hester-Whorton) Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– In this final article reflecting the National Urban League’s Path to Power, we will highlight conference presenters the McDonald’s Corporation and Centene, provide alarming statistics about the state of health in the[Read More…]

National Urban LeagueChairman, John D. Hofmeister and Rev. Jesse Jackson. (Photo: Shelia Hester-Whorton) Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– On Friday, the Conference concluded with CNN & Essence’s “Reclaiming the Dream,” held at the Chicago Theater and hosted by Soledad O’Brien. The program focused on debates about the Black community in topics including, self-responsibility,[Read More…]

Vice President Joe Biden addresses the National Urban Leage. (Photo: Shelia Hester-Whorton) Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The National Urban League continued its annual conference with workshops, seminars, and plenary session III. The morning began with Plenary III – The Vice President of the United States, Joseph R. Biden Jr. As Vice President[Read More…]

Conference certificationworkshop presenters Lois White, Althea Taylor, Christine Bowden, Deon Crayton, and Shondra Watson. (Photo: Shelia Hester-Whorton) Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– “Roll up your sleeves and work night and day to get America up and running again.” “Everybody is in and nobody is left out in America.” These words echoed through the[Read More…]

Former State Rep. Robin Kelly announces her campaign for State Treasurer. (Photo: Shelia Hester-Whorton Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– On Monday, south suburbanite, Robin Kelly, official announced her candidacy for State Treasurer with a pledge to “put the people of Illinois first.” “Tough times cause for steady leadership and that’s why I am[Read More…]

Cheryle R. Jackson, President & CEO Chicago Urban League, with Urban League volunteers. (Photo: Shelie Hester-Whorton) First in a Series of Articles Exploring the National Urban League’s Path to Power By Shelia M. Hester-Whorton, MPA eNews Park Forest will explore on the National Urban League’s Annual Conference, providing our readers[Read More…]

Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– This past Friday, Stephanie Neely, the City Treasurer of Chicago, hosted the Eight Annual Small Business Expo at the UIC Forum. The expo held up to its reputation of being a premier event for connecting small businesses to success. With over 30 workshops in both English and Spanish,[Read More…]

Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– This Friday, July 17th, City of Chicago Treasurer Stephanie Neely, will host the Eight Annual Small Business Expo. The event is free to the public and will be held the University of Illinois Forum, 725 W. Roosevelt Road from 8:30-3:30. The Expo was established to help small business[Read More…]