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.

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.

Senate Majority Leader Kimberly A. Lightford (D-Maywood) is partnering with RALI-IL to host the RALI CARES educational trailer outside her new district office at 4415 W Harrison St., Hillside, IL on October 4th from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The RALI CARES exhibit is a hands-on tour of a teenage bedroom to learn about possible warning signs of drug use and/or misuse. Experts will be on hand to guide adults (21+) through the trailer, educating participants about warning signs, potential areas of concern, and answer questions parents or caregivers may have.