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• Chicago Football Classic Pep Rally Takes Over Daley Plaza

  02-09-2023 15:00
  
  Photos: Lee Edwards
  The thunderous sound of Central State University’s marching band competing against Mississippi Valley State University’s marching band echoed throughout Daley Plaza as hundreds of onlookers watched this year’s Chicago Football Classic participants put on a sonic showcase at the game’s official pep rally on Friday.
  The Classic returns after a four-year hiatus featuring two familiar universities. This year marks the sixth appearance in the CFC
  
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• Chicago Football Classic: All About Academic Excellence and HBCU Culture

  02-09-2023 14:45
  
  Rev. Jesse Jackson joined Chicago Football Classic co-founder Larry Huggins (Left) and Mark Rand (Right) at the press conference for the CFC at Soldier Field. Photos: Tacuma Roeback
  Saturday’s Chicago Football Classic between Central State University and Mississippi Valley State University will be a spirited matchup of hard-hitting football, colorful pageantry and vibrant school spirit that HBCU showcases are known for. Yet, it is so much more than a game.
  The not-for-profit Chicago Footba
  
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• Investing in Illinois Means Growing Resilient Black Small Businesses

  02-09-2023 14:30
  
  From the Desk of Regional Administrator Geri Sanchez AglipayNational Black Business Month in August recognizes the impact of over 3.2 million Black businesses nationwide that employ over 1.1 million workers. Black owners tend to hire more Black employees, and in fact minority-owned firms tend to hire more minorities.  
  Small business ownership addresses unemployment, under-employment, and income insecurity by expanding financial mobility to build generational wealth. Investing in resil
  
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• O’Hare, Midway Ready to Welcome Nearly 1.6 Million This Labor Day Weekend

  02-09-2023 05:00
  
  Photo: N i c o l a/flickr
  Strong Recovery Continues at O’Hare International Airport, With 7% Increase in Travelers Compared to Labor Day 2022 
  The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) is ready to welcome nearly 1.6 million travelers to O’Hare and Midway International Airports between Thursday, Aug. 31 and Tuesday, Sept. 5, based on projections from airline carriers. 
  Compared to Labor Day weekend last year, O’Hare is expected to see a 7% increase in passengers. More t
  
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