Andrea McNeil, MPA

I have reached 100 followers! Thank you for your continued support. I could not have done it without each of you. 🙏🤗🎉

Chicago Innovation's "A Night for the Ages" at the Center on Halsted, in partnership with the Village, presented its inaugural Turn the Page on Age awards and hosted a multi-generational panel discussion on the power of age in fueling innovation. What an insightful and fun event!

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Village Attorney Shuts Down Tinley Park Neighbors' DIY Ice Rink Neighbors in the Timbers Pointe subdivision said they will meet with village officials to discuss possible solutions.

What a symbolic move for the US Treasury. And gives a new meaning to "get your coins."

"A new US quarter featuring the late Maya Angelou went into circulation Monday, the US Mint announced, making the legendary poet and activist the first Black woman ever to appear on the coin.

Each time we redesign our currency, we have the chance to say something about our country -- what we value, and how we've progressed as a society," Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said in a separate statement. "I'm very proud that these coins celebrate the contributions of some of America's most remarkable women, including Maya Angelou."

Maya Angelou becomes first Black woman to appear on US quarter A new US quarter featuring the late Maya Angelou went into circulation Monday, the US Mint announced, making the legendary poet and activist the first Black woman ever to appear on the coin.

Such devastation and so close to the holidays. Prayers for effective response and recovery. 🙏🏽❤️

"A swath of tornadoes tore through the Midwest Friday night, and Saturday’s early morning light revealed the sheer devastation left in its wake across multiple cities.

The weather event is being deemed as one of the most deadly tornado systems to run through the state of Kentucky, according to Gov. Andy Beshear, as damage and recovery efforts continue.

Reports say the tornadoes touched down in Mayfield, Kentucky, Edwardsville, Illinois, and Monette, Arkansas."

PHOTOS: See the damage, destruction from tornadoes that ripped through the Midwest A swath of tornadoes tore through the Midwest Friday night, and Saturday’s early morning light revealed the sheer devastation left in its wake across multiple cities.

"We must act to properly address gun violence in our schools and the ongoing threat of another unconscionable tragedy if we continue to only offer thoughts and prayers. Our kids deserve better."-Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel

3 dead, 8 injured in shooting at Michigan high school, undersheriff says Three people are dead and eight were injured in a shooting Tuesday at Oxford High School in Oxford Michigan, authorities said.

What an example of creating better opportunities for her employees. 🙏🏽💕💃👑

Spanx CEO Gives All Employees First-Class Plane Tickets and $10,000 Spanx founder Sara Blakely surprised her employees with plane tickets to anywhere in the world and $10,000 after a deal valued the company at $1.2 billion.

"State regulators have narrowed the number of proposals down to two, with one near the border of Homewood and East Hazel Crest and another in Matteson, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. The backers are due to make a presentation to the Illinois Gaming Board in the coming days. The final selection for the casino license will happen next year."

IL officials narrow suburban Chicago casino bids to 2 as part of Pritzker's gambling expansion A new casino in Chicago's south suburbs is one step closer.

Grateful to represent Andrea McNeil LLC at the Entrepreneurial Development Institute (EDI) Conference hosted at the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa at the Convention Center. This year's theme was Infrastructure & Influence.

ALDOT's goal is to ensure that their DBEs are provided the necessary training in an environment that is supportive and empowering.

I am positive that all who participated came away more prepared to successfully bid on ALDOT federal-aid contracts in the transportation industry.

I am honored to have been selected for the Joseph Business School, "The Village Boardroom Experience." A five-week entrepreneurship competition that began in South Africa on October 2nd.

I am saddened to have been eliminated so early in the competition. I have learned so much in a short period of time including, what the adjudicator stated in the video, " To much is given, much is required."

Best wishes and my prayers for the remaining leaders and competitors.

I am humbled to have been chosen and given an opportunity at such an awesome experience!

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Andrea McNeil, MPA updated their information in their About section.

IL is changing the culture of incarceration! 💪🏾
Way to take the lead Illinois!

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"The expansive law came together through a massive grassroots mobilization of more than 100 reform organizations, as well as the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus, that helmed the law through the state Legislature last month.

“History will judge how we responded in this moment, which called for big, bold, transformative changes,” said Democratic state Sen. Elgie R. Sims Jr., who sponsored the bill. “This is not a moment for incrementalism, but one which calls for us to reimagine what public safety looks like in this great state.”

Illinois becomes first state to end cash bail as part of criminal justice reform law “"This legislation marks a substantial step toward dismantling the systemic racism that plagues our communities, our state and our nation ... ,” Gov. J.B. Pritzker said.