Women in Finance Recap
As part of Women’s History Month, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Commissioner Eira Corral Sepúlveda celebrated the accomplishments of Women Who Lead by moderating a discussion with women in finance. Commissioner Corral Sepúlveda asked two accomplished leaders to share their career trajectories and advice for the next generation.
Rep. Kelly Presents $850,000 in Federal Funding to Respond Now
On Saturday, March 23, Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02), joined by Cook County Commissioners Donna Miller and Monica Gordon, presented Respond Now with a ceremonial check for $850,000. Respond Now works to alleviate hunger and prevent homelessness for the most at-risk, serving 12,000 clients annually in Chicago’s South Suburbs. Congresswoman Kelly secured this federal funding through the Community Project Funding process in FY2024 appropriations legislation. The $850,000 will go toward Respond Now’s planned Food Pantry Expansion Project, which is designed to give their clients a supermarket experience.
United College Fund, Superintendents’ Commission and Tougaloo College Collaborate to Award 88 College Scholarships to Chicago-Area Students.
A total of eighty-eight students received college scholarships from a partnership of Chicago- area school superintendents, the United Negro College Fund and Tougaloo College, a Mississippi Historically Black College and University (HBCU).
CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION GRANTED AUTHORITY TO ACQUIRE STATE-OWNED BUILDING ADJACENT TO MIDWAY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) will enter into negotiations to acquire the former Army National Guard Midway Armory from the State of Illinois under an ordinance approved by City Council.
The Auditorium Theatre Proudly Presents South Chicago Dance Theatre in New Horizons
Program includes six world premiere performances commissioned by renowned choreographers: by local, national and international choreographers Donald Byrd, Tsai Tsi Hung, Joshua Blake Carter, Monique Haley, Terence Marling and South Chicago Dance Theatre Executive Artistic Director Kia S. Smith
Glenwood Sunday Market returns to Rogers Park for 15th season
The nonprofit Rogers Park Business Alliance (RPBA) is proud to announce the 15th season of its Glenwood Sunday Market (GSM), every Sunday from June 2 to October 27 (closed on June 30 and August 18), from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. The Market will take place in the outdoor Glenwood Alfresco area on the southbound Glenwood Avenue between Morse and Lunt Avenues, to the west of the CTA Red Line Morse stop.
New Data Model Sheds Light on the Depth of America's Arrest and Conviction Records Crisis
In a breakthrough for public policy creation, a new data model unveiled by The Clean Slate Initiative (CSI) offers detailed insights into the crisis of arrest and conviction records in America. The data model powers The CSI Data Dashboard, which presents data visualizations and population estimates for people in the U.S. impacted by arrest and conviction records, with data further broken down by race, ethnicity, sex, and type of record within each state and over time. The CSI Data Dashboard is available at cleanslateinitiative.org/data.
Fifth Circuit Rules Against Unlawful Debt Collections Targeting Hurricane Katrina Survivors
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled in favor of Louisiana homeowners Iris Calogero and Margie Randolf. The court reversed a lower court’s ruling that allowed a Louisiana law firm to seek collection of alleged overpayments to homeowners who participated in the Road Home Program. The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), along with attorneys Margaret Woodward, Jenny Deasy and Keren Gesund represent the plaintiffs.
Chicago Public Schools Announces 2024-25 Preschool Application Launch
The School Year 2024-25 application opens Tuesday, April 9 for Chicago Public School’s (CPS) free full-day preschool program for four-year-olds and half-day preschool program for three-year-olds. Families can apply via the Chicago Early Learning website and application portal. The aim is to provide better educational and social outcomes for all children, especially those with the greatest needs.
Giannoulias Shines Spotlight on Organ and Tissue Donation
Kicking off National Donate Life Month in April, the Illinois Secretary of State’s office is partnering with Illinois planetariums in conjunction with a national campaign to sign up new organ and tissue donors.
IARSS Survey: Teacher Shortages Persist in Illinois with Disparities, Many Solutions Showing Progress
Seven years after its debut, Illinois’ popular and comprehensive study shows persistent teacher shortages statewide with concerning disparities across the state. Schools also are showing a variety of solutions at the local and state levels are helping them ease the strain on classroom instruction.
Community Blood Center Opens In Beverly
The Community Blood Center has opened a location in Beverly, which is the first one in Chicago, to meet the needs of those local hospitals and those who want to donate blood. It is located at 9920 S. Western.
The House Of Goshen Opens In Flossmoor
The Oasis Hospice & Palliative Care Inc. has opened a new 14,000 square foot facility on 2.24 acres of land in Flossmoor, Ill. House of Goshen, located at 19810 Governors Highway, is a 14-patient inpatient facility.
African American Owned Bowa Construction Leading Home Court Project
Nosa Ehimwenman was inspired to do something more as he watched the Presidential Campaign of then Senator Barack Obama. He was working at a construction management firm, and there the fire was lit during the campaign that pushed him to take a leap of faith and incorporate BOWA Construction in 2009. Now, he comes full circle with BOWA Construction being the firm that is doing the construction for Home Court at the Obama Presidential Center.
She Owns It, She Biz Conference Set For May 17th
Public Relations Practitioner Christi Love, head of With an Eye PR, has created a conference for Black women, supported by Black men to empower Black women and uplift them.
Applications Are Open For The University Of Chicago’s Youth Internship Program
High school students who are interested in health sciences, computer sciences and IT services who live on the South Side of Chicago are encouraged to apply for the University of Chicago’s Youth Internship Program.
Second Annual African American Conference: Releasing The Silence and RACEing into Action Against Alzheimer's and Dementia
The Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter Release The Silence Conference, scheduled for Saturday, April 27, 2024. This event will educate our community, future caregivers, and healthcare professionals about Alzheimer’s disease and all other dementias.
Applications Now Open for Chicago-area Residents to Receive $5,000 to Turn Business Ideas into Reality
Today, Heartland Forward, Builders + Backers and Ford Motor Company Fund announced applications are now open for Chicago residents to apply for up t $5,000 to help them turn ideas into potential businesses or ventures. Anyone with an idea for solving a problem facing their community is encouraged to apply.
