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2 Business "It took 100 years for Black people to be part of this industry," Charles Alexander said of the Black Bread Company. CBS Chicago , News Partner Posted Replies By Audrina Bigos, CBS Chicago : CHICAGO (CBS) — Some businesses are about more than making money -- they're about giving back to the communities. That's the case with the first-ever Black-owned slice bread company that was started by a group of friends from right here in Chicago. Read more at CBS Chicago Thank Reply Share First Black Owned Bread Company Started By 3 Kenwood Academy Graduates Giving Back To South Side Community The rules of replying: Be respectful. Be transparent. Keep it local and relevant. Review the Patch Community Guidelines. Reply to this article Reply Replies ( Show previous 2 replies More from … [Read more...] about First Black Owned Bread Company Started By 3 Kenwood Academy Graduates Giving Back To South Side Community

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 8 CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South African authorities were seeking answers Monday after 21 underage teenagers reportedly celebrating the end of school exams died in a mysterious incident at a nightclub. The bodies of many of the victims, the youngest just 13, were discovered by police lying on tables, slumped over chairs and sprawled on the floor of the club in the early hours of Sunday morning. Police spokeswoman Col. Athlenda Mathe said the investigation into the deaths at the Enyobeni Tavern in the city of East London in Eastern Cape province was ongoing and no cause of the deaths had yet been established. But Police Minister Bheki Cele said forensic samples taken from the victims were being sent to a toxicology laboratory in Cape Town, indicating that police were investigating whether the victims had ingested a poison or toxin. Cele said the … [Read more...] about Mystery over deaths of 21 teenagers at S African nightclub

5 Politics & Government KONKOL COLUMN: The level-headed pastor's message of civility is the only reason to pay attention to the Republican primary for U.S. Senate. Mark Konkol , Patch Staff Posted | Updated Replies CHICAGO — There hasn't been a spotlight focused on who might survive the seven-way Republican primary for U.S. Senate from Illinois that insiders believe only allows the "winner" to get clobbered by incumbent Democrat Tammy Duckworth in November. Voters aren't paying much attention, either. A recent poll found 66 percent of expected Republican voters were still undecided in early June. For me, there's only one reason to care: the candidacy of the Rev. Anthony Williams. Williams is running on one issue: Making America healthy. "That means addressing civilian violence as a public health crisis, pushing our nation to the center and remaining calm, cool and steady," he said Wednesday. Williams' … [Read more...] about Anthony Williams’ GOP Senate Campaign Pushes To ‘Make America Healthy’

0 Business Morgan Li, a south suburban furnishing and graphic business, was designated one of 50 quickly growing companies in the Chicago area. Eileen O'Gorman , Patch Staff Posted Reply CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL — A Chicago Heights furniture and graphics business has been included in Crain's Chicago Business's Fast 50, a list of the 50 fastest growing companies in the Chicago area. This is Morgan Li's fourth year making the list, officials said. The custom furniture, light fixture and graphic maker had to submit financial documents for Crain's to review before deciding on the top 50 companies. This year, almost 150 companies applied for consideration in the list. "After the challenges that we and many others faced in 2020, it's an honor to rejoin the ranks of Chicagoland's fastest-growing organizations," said Jonathan Rosenband, President of Morgan Li, in a statemtent. "As one of the 50 finalists and one of the only manufacturers … [Read more...] about Chicago Heights Business Makes Crain’s ‘Fast 50’ List Of Companies

0 Pets Plenty of adorable animals are up for adoption in the Chicago Heights area. Pet News , Patch Staff Posted Reply If you've been hoping to add a fluffy ball of love and affection to your family, you should check out these shelters in and around Chicago Heights for a pet up for adoption. About 6.5 million companion animals are surrendered or taken in each year by animal rescue organizations nationwide, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. However, only around half of all shelter animals are adopted each year, according to ASPCA data. For those looking to adopt, a great place to start your search for a lovable new family member is at South Suburban Humane Society, where Crayon the cat is waiting patiently, or another local rescue facility. If you aren't sure if you have time to take care of a pet year round, many shelters also offer opportunities to foster pets until they are placed … [Read more...] about Chicago Heights Area Adoptable Pets: Dogs, Cats & More

43 Crime & Safety According to police, a Bill Kay Ford employee confronted a group of armed men who broke a car window and tried to steal it. Eileen O'Gorman , Patch Staff Posted Replies MIDLOTHIAN, IL — A car dealership employee confronted and drove away a group of men who police say attempted to steal a car Thursday evening. According to police, four men arrived at the Bill Kay Ford at 14633 South Cicero Avenue Thursday at around 7:15 p.m. Two of the four men got out of their car and wielded handguns while telling employees to step away from a car. The two men broke a customer's window and got into the car, police said. Then, another employee who was armed with a gun came out of the dealership and confronted the group. The men fled in the car they arrived in. Police said the all four men were wearing masks and fled the area northbound in a Dodge Durango that had stolen plates. Anyone with information is asked … [Read more...] about Armed Employee Drives Away Group Attempting To Steal Car: Midlo Police

4 Community Corner Rumors circulating social media about Oak Fest, an annual festival which was canceled permanently in 2020, are not true, officials said. Eileen O'Gorman , Patch Staff Posted Replies OAK FOREST, IL — Oak Forest's former annual festival will not be happening this year, according to city officials. The group that organized "Oak Fest," a weekend-long festival which was held over the Fourth of July, permanently disbanded in 2020 following a cancellation due to COVID-19 restrictions. The festival ran from 1987 to 2019, according to event organizers, and was set to have its 33rd year in 2020 before a COVID-19 outbreak caused the fairgrounds to cancel. A month later, the commission announced it voted to disband permanently due to "the difficulty of running an event solely from donations." In years past, the event drew hundreds of south suburban residents and featured local bands such as the Flex Group, … [Read more...] about Oak Fest Not Happening This Year, Despite Rumors: City Officials

0 This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own. Arts & Entertainment South Suburban College Recognizes High School Students at Annual Video Competition Patrick Rush , Community Contributor Posted Reply SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–South Suburban College (SSC), with the assistance of Career Development Systems (CDS), hosted the 15th annual High School Video Competition on Thursday, April 28, 2022, in the Kindig Performing Arts Center. The competition showcases talent from high schools as well as provides tours of the college's facilities, including the television studio, audio studio and new multimedia lab, built Spring 2022. Graphic Design & Visual Communications coordinator, professor Pamela Planera, and other SSC staff welcomed high school students and their families to the event. "This year's competition meant the world to me as it was my first in-person event since the pandemic," … [Read more...] about SSC Recognizes HS Students at Annual Video Competition

NEW LISBON, N.J. (CBS) — The New Jersey Forest Fire Service is battling a wildfire at Brendan T. Byrne State Forest. Officials say the so-called “Brickworks Wildfire”  has scorched more than 300 acres in Manchester and Woodland Townships, impacting both Burlington and Ocean Counties. At last check, the fire is at least 50% contained. WILDFIRE UPDATE: Brendan T. Byrne State Forest – Brickworks Wildfire – Manchester and Woodland Townships @NJDEPForestFire has made substantial progress in containing a wildfire in Brendan T. Byrne State Forest which has reached 300 acres in size and is 50% contained. pic.twitter.com/Mp6Q6dmM29 — New Jersey Forest Fire Service (@njdepforestfire) June 27, 2022 So far, no structures have been threatened and no injuries have been reported. No word yet on what caused the fire. … [Read more...] about Wildfire At Brendan T. Byrne State Forest Burns More Than 300 Acres

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – A Philadelphia firefighter killed in the line of duty will be laid to rest on Monday. On Sunday, hundreds gathered to pay their respects to Lt. Sean Williamson . You can watch the procession and funeral streaming on CBS News Philly and in the player above starting at 8:30 a.m. Williamson served the city as a firefighter for 27 years. He was also a U.S. Marine and a family man. On Monday, all who knew him will get the chance to mourn and remember him. READ MORE: Wildfire At Brendan T. Byrne State Forest Burns More Than 300 Acres A viewing for Williamson was held in South Philadelphia on Sunday night . Family, friends, and fellow first responders gathered to pay their respects and salute their fallen firefighter for the final time. Williamson was killed in the line of duty last weekend after rushing to put out a fire at a pizza shop in the city’s Fairhill section . The burned building collapsed on top of him about an hour later. … [Read more...] about WATCH LIVE: Viewing, Funeral Services To Be Held For Philadelphia Firefighter Lt. Sean Williamson