Lightfoot plans ‘re-union weekend’ to ask Blacks who fled

Mayor Lori Lightfoot mentioned Wednesday she has “great plans for re-introducing Chicago to the nation” mid-summer and into the autumn that features a “re-union weekend” to inspire African-Americans who've fled Chicago to “come back home.” Lightfoot introduced a sneak peek at her plans to rebuild a Chicago financial system ravaged by means of the coronavirus pandemic whilst moderating a digital panel she referred to as, “Cup of Joe.” It was once an area, Inauguration Day model of MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” program, and featured Chicago industry and neighborhood leaders and activists discussing their hopes and goals for the incoming Biden management. Carlos Nelson, CEO of the Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation, set the level for Lightfoot’s preview when he talked concerning

Dear Abby: Should I invite son’s lower-class buddies to our

DEAR ABBY: My 13-year-old son performs on an area journey sports activities workforce. Many of his teammates could possibly be thought-about decrease class or decrease center class. We reside in an expensive dwelling. We don’t flaunt it, and we’re not snobbish. All of the youngsters and the dad and mom get alongside, and socioeconomic standing performs no function in our interactions. My son invited a number of of his teammates over for a number of hours, and from the expressions on their faces, it was clear that they had by no means seen a house like ours. They behaved like excellent gents and had been a pleasure to have over. My mom instructed that it will