Week of September 7, 2016 Vol 51 • No 25 • www.thechicagocitizen.com
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11TH ANNUAL T 79TH STREET FESTIVAL KICKS OFF
By Safiyyah P. Muhammad
he Greater Auburn-Gresham Area will host its 11th Annual 79th Street Festival, September 10th, between Racine & Loomis on 79th Street. Festivities begin at 10 am until 8 pm. Cheryl Johnson, spokesperson for the event, said the yearly festival provides a fun and safe environment for families, children and adults. Although, the festival is entertaining and enjoyable, there is a more serious component to the festival. “The uniqueness of the festival is that it highlights products and services within our business district that aid local residents. It provides local residents with real resources that make a difference in their lives. The festival will host free dental service for anyone who needs dental work. > SEE MORE PAGE 2
Bank Helps Local Schools
Marquette Bank employees packed school supplies donated for its annual Neighborhood School Supplies Drive, which benefited sixteen local organizations.
With the start of a new school year, Marquette Bank, a locallyowned neighborhood bank, recently celebrated with two separate initiatives to support local schools and education organizations. Marquette Bank announced their eighth annual Adopt-a-Classroom prize drawing. The drawing will wrap up on Saturday, Sept. 10. Marquette Bank
customers, teachers and parents can enter at any bank location for a chance to win a $200 gift card for any elementary, junior high or high school classroom in Illinois. The gift card can be used for any education related purchase and there will be a total of 22 gift cards awarded – one winning classroom for each Marquette Bank location.
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