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• Shark Tank’s Daymond John Visits Brunson School to Share Latest Book

  21-04-2024 16:00
  
  Excitement filled the air at Brunson Math & Science Specialty School as Daymond John, renowned entrepreneur, philanthropist, and Shark Tank’s very own, prepared to ignite students, faculty and staff’s entrepreneurial spirits. 
  The event opened with words of gratitude and acknowledgment as Chicago’s Mayor, Brandon Johnson, shared the students’ joy and eagerness to participate in the day’s activities, creating an atmosphere buzzing with anticipation.While Day
  
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• April 30 Student Loan Consolidation Deadline Could Relieve Thousands

  21-04-2024 15:30
  
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  Black students owe an average of 188% more student loan debt than white students — and consolidation could lead to total cancellation.
  By Renata Sago
  This article was originally published on Word In Black.
  After decades of what it calls “historical failures in administering student loans,” the U.S. Department of Education is providing relief to college graduates navigating the volatile economy. 
  Borrowers with
  
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• The Clark Sisters to Headline 2024 Chicago Gospel Music Festival with Stellar Lineup

  21-04-2024 14:45
  
  The Clark Sisters, The First Ladies of Gospel Music, will headline the 2024 Chicago Gospel Music Festival. 
  Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events recently announced that the three-time Grammy Award-winning quartet of Jacky Clark Chisholm, Elbernita “Twinkie” Clark-Terrell, Dorinda Clark-Cole and Karen Clark Sheard will headline the festival, which kicks off Millennium Park’s milestone 20th Anniversary Season.
  The Chicago Go
  
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• FBI Conducts Probe Into Dolton Village Hall Amid Allegations Surrounding Mayor

  21-04-2024 14:00
  
  The FBI confirmed on Friday that they were carrying out a court-authorized action at Dolton Village Hall. 
  An FBI spokesperson stated that agents were engaged in law enforcement activity in the area as authorized by the court. They did not provide details about the raid or any ongoing investigation, citing Department of Justice policy.
  According ABC7, FBI agents served two subpoenas at Dolton Village Hall to acquire personnel records, including those of police officers, along with business
  
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