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New Program Aims To Reduce Pharmacy Deserts In Nearly 80 Chicago Neighborhoods – AfroTech
Sixth Ward Alderman William Hall wants to make pharmacies more accessible throughout Chicago. Fox 32 Chicago reports that a Chatham…
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Travel
This Major US Airline’s Route Network Will No Longer Include Chicago O’Hare And Washington-Dulles Airports
Effective as of June 4, Southwest Airlines will no longer operate service at Chicago O’Hare (ORD) and Washington Dulles (IAD)…
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Tech
The University Of Chicago Announces Guaranteed Free Tuition Initiative For Undergraduate Students From Families Making Less Than $250K – AfroTech
The University of Chicago (UChicago) has announced a new initiative to remove financial barriers for its students. UChicago wants to…
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Tech
Chicago Mayor Announces Rebranded Youth Employment Initiative That Delivered Over $30.9M In Wages To Participants In 2025 – AfroTech
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has announced the rebrand of an initiative to employ youth. According to a press release, the…
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Tech
Derrick Rose Opens Flower Shop To Create Community, Strengthen Bonds, And Spread Love In His Hometown Of Chicago – AfroTech
Derrick Rose has launched a new business in his hometown alongside his family. The Chicago native was the NBA “Rookie…
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Tech
Former President Barack Obama Confirms Long-Awaited Presidential Center In Chicago Will Open June 2026 – AfroTech
Former President Barack Obama has confirmed that the long-awaited Obama Presidential Center in Chicago’s historic Jackson Park will open in…
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Black Business
DoorDash Settles With Chicago For Deceptive Business Practices
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton November 24, 2025 ‘This settlement demonstrates Chicago’s commitment to standing up for workers and small…
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Crypto
Chicago jury convicts Texas man in $14 million crypto currency scam
A Texas man has been convicted of federal charges after he defrauded 1,000 investors out of $14 million with a…
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Crypto
Chicago crypto firm, founder indicted in $10 million money laundering case
The founder of a Chicago-based cryptocurrency company has been indicted on federal money laundering charges, accusing him of laundering at…
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Black Business
Black gun owners in Chicago charged with felonies despite valid FOID cards, CCLs; say they’re traumatized
An investigation by CBS News Chicago uncovered several times where police stopped Black gun owners for minor traffic violations and…
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