Mary T. Washington Wylie Accounting Internship Preperation Program will be held in Chicago on January 6-8, 2020.

This award-winning program is an all-expenses paid opportunity which launches African-American and other racial/ethnic minority college students into the accounting profession with access to training, resources, and mentors. At the end of the program, employers interview the students for a variety of paid accounting internships that could lead to full-time jobs.

Senate Majority Leader Kimberly A. Lightford (D-Maywood) is leading a discussion along with Broadview Mayor Katrina Thompson on what happens once cannabis becomes legal in Illinois. The event will take place at the Broadview Village Hall on November 19 from 6 to 8 p.m.

The Illinois Legislative Black Caucus is going on a bus tour to promote participation in the upcoming 2020 Census. The bus will be making four stops throughout the Chicago area on November 23 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Senate Majority Leader Kimberly A. Lightford (D-Maywood) is partnering with March of Dimes and the Gen Ellyn Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta fpr a Community Baby shower supporting local families with premature babies. The event will be held on Saturday, October 19 at Proviso West High School from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.