Week of June 28, 2017 Vol 50 • No 20 • www.thechicagocitizen.com
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STRATTON VOTES TO INCREASE SUPPORT FOR EVERY SCHOOL +P3
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U.S. REP. BOBBY RUSH ENDORSES
STARTUPS GET HELP AT LEGAL CLINIC BRUNCH
CHRIS KENNEDY FOR GOVERNOR
By Christopher Shuttlesworth
U.S. Representative Bobby Rush joined Democratic Candidate for Illinois Governor Chris Kennedy on June 19, 2017, at Captain’s Hard Times Dining where Rush endorsed Kennedy for the next governor of Illinois. Photo Credit: Kennedy For Illinois Campaign
Chicago, Ill. - Longtime U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush recently endorsed Chris Kennedy as the next Governor of Illinois at Captain’s Hard Times Dining located on Chicago’s South side. Congressman Rush hailed that Kennedy would bring “radical change” to Illinois’ state government, with a focus on helping the middle class and poor families who have been neglected under Governor Bruce Rauner. “Governor Rauner’s days are numbered,” Congressman Rush said. “He has been more cruel and coldhearted than any governor in our history. He
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has slashed the social safety net, ignored gun violence and cut funding for Chicago Public Schools. We need change. I stand with Chris Kennedy because I believe in Chris Kennedy and I know Chris Kennedy. He is the best candidate to restore the promise of the American Dream for millions of Illinois residents. He will work for those who are left out and for those who do not have access to the American Dream. Chris will bring a radical approach to state government and give us a state
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The Greater AuburnGresham Development Corporation (GAGDC) along with The Law Project and other developers hosted a Legal Community Clinic Brunch recently at Pleasant Green Missionary Baptist Church located on 7545 S. Vincennes to help small business owners setup their businesses appropriately and legally. Other services and resources that were provided for small business owners included information on business loans, grant opportunities and financial projections. Nicole Wheatly serves as a consultant on GAGDC’s staff. She also provides project management for community planning. The event was an opportunity for participants to determine a vision for their startups and explore business goals, she said. “Businesses need to learn how to manage and operate their businesses better so they can attract more clients so their
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Church WEEKLY INSPIRATIONS FROM REV. DR. DERRICK B. WELLS, SENIOR MINISTER OF CHRIST UNIVERSAL TEMPLE
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