The latest round of grant funding from Northern Illinois Community Initiatives will help disadvantaged business owners, including those in the logistics sector.  NICI, the nonprofit founded by natural gas distributor Nicor Gas, announced “three Impact Grant awards worth $100,000 each to nonprofit organizations serving Rockford, Harvey, south and west suburban Cook County and Will County. The grants, created to provide bridge funding for economic and workforce development, and community revitalization programs, builds upon NICI’s mission to attract investment, mobilize partners, and connect vital resources to underserved communities in Nicor Gas’ service areas.”  Read more…