CITY OF CHICAGO ANNOUNCES NEW SHELTER STAY POLICY, ADDITIONAL LANDING ZONE PERSONNEL AND NEW REGULATORY MEASURES
With the aim of accelerating resettlement efforts for new arrivals, the City of Chicago is announcing the next phase of the New Arrivals Mission. Three new efforts build upon the work that the City has been doing for the past year.
Olive-Harvey College Celebrates Its First Graduating Class of the Rivian Technical Trades Program
Olive-Harvey College (OHC) celebrated its first students graduating from the Rivian Technical Trades program after five months of study and hands-on paid training. The students will graduate from OHC and all have recently accepted positions with Rivian as automotive technicians.
The Executive Leadership Council Appoints Earl Granger, III as Chief Development and Impact Officer
he Executive Leadership Council (ELC) announced the appointment of Earl Granger, III as Chief Development and Impact Officer. The ELC is the preeminent global membership organization for Black current and former CEOs, senior executives and board members of Fortune 1000 and equivalent companies, top-tier entrepreneurs and global thought leaders. The organization advocates for advancing Black leadership by increasing the number of Black corporate CEOs, C-Suite executives and board members, and building the pipeline of the next generation of Black corporate leaders.
COMMISSIONER LARRY ROGERS JR., A SHINING EXAMPLE OF TRANSPARENCY, INTEGRITY, AND FAIRNESS
It is no secret that Cook County voters may often have diverse opinions of individual elected officials and the political spectrum as a whole. But it is refreshing to hear from voters of their positive experiences with select elected officials who within their respective views are stellar and upstanding government leaders.
Biden-Harris Administration Seeks Nominations for New Higher Education Program Integrity and Institutional Quality Rulemaking Panel
The U.S. Department of Education (Department) announced today that it will publish a notice in the Federal Register establishing a negotiated rulemaking committee that will meet to rewrite regulations that address some of the “nuts and bolts” of Title IV program integrity and institutional quality under the Higher Education Act. In the notice, the Department requests nominations for non-Federal negotiators and sets dates for negotiation sessions.
MCA Chicago announces Resonance Spring Performance Series
Each spring the MCA presents a series of performances that are shaped by a curatorial theme reflecting our contemporary moment. The 2024 series, which takes place from March 28 through May 12, focuses on the theme of “resonance” through works by four artists who explore the physicality of sound and voice: Anna Martine Whitehead, Samita Sinha, Laura Ortman, and 7NMS | Marjani Forté-Saunders and Everett Saunders. Together, the artists and their respective pieces form voices expressing the present power of protest.
CANDIACE RECHARGES FAN-FAVORITE SINGLE “FINE WHINE” OUT NOW
Rising R&B powerhouse CANDIACE refreshes her fan-favorite “Fine Whine” with an official re-release of the single. It graces her acclaimed 2022 full-length album, Deep Space (Deluxe Editon).
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL REACHES OVER $1 MILLION SETTLEMENT WITH MANUFACTURING COMPANY OVER USE OF NO-POACH AGREEMENTS
Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced a settlement with Colony Display LLC (Colony) that resolves allegations Colony entered into no-poach agreements and engaged in wage fixing with three staffing agencies. The settlement requires Colony to pay more than $1 million to compensate temporary workers who were impacted by the unlawful activity.
TENNIS CHAMPION VENUS WILLIAMS JOINS REINSTEIN ROSS GOLDSMITHS TO LAUNCH THE NEW DIAMOND MATCH™ JEWELRY COLLECTION
Reinstein Ross, the distinguished jewelry brand renowned for its exquisite brushed gold creations in iconic custom gold alloys and rare gemstones, is proud to unveil its new partnership with tennis champion and entrepreneur, Venus Williams. Together, they are excited to introduce the Diamond Match™ collection. Redefining what everyday jewelry looks and feels like, Venus wanted to empower jewelry lovers to express their individuality through one-of-a-kind pieces.
League of Women Voters Honors Giannoulias with “Making Democracy Work” Award
The League of Women Voters (LWV) of Chicago presented Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias with its “Making Democracy Work” Award, recognizing his “committed and visionary leadership” that ultimately strengthens our democracy.
Black Girls Golf Elevates Diverse Women in Golf at This Year's Executive Member Retreat American Licorice Company is proud to be one of the sponsors for this event.
When diverse female professionals are brought together in sisterhood, amazing things happen. Just ask any of the women who attended this year's Black Girls Golf Executive Member Retreat.
THE JOFFREY BALLET PARTNERS WITH THE CHICAGO ARCHITECTURE BIENNIAL TO PRESENT “ALL OF MANKIND” BY ARTIST JAN TICHY
In partnership with the Chicago Architecture Biennial, The Joffrey Ballet announces the completion of Jan Tichy's installation, All of Mankind, on the windows of Joffrey Tower, which is home to The Joffrey Ballet and the Joffrey Academy of Dance, Official School of The Joffrey Ballet. Located in the center of downtown Chicago at 10 E. Randolph Street, The Joffrey Ballet is one of 14 venues taking part in CAB 5: This is a Rehearsal, a city-wide program including site-specific installations and presentations at ten outdoor City Sites and four cultural and civic institutions, including the Chicago Cultural Center, the James R. Thompson Center, the Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts, the Chicago Architecture Center.
Disney100: The Exhibition Opens in Chicago
Disney100: The Exhibition opened on Saturday, Nov. 18th, at 2367 W. Logan Blvd. Disney100: The Exhibition features artifacts, memorabilia, props, artifacts and costumes from the Disney archives. There also are interactive installations, with audio and visual components. The exhibition has 10 themed galleries that shares the story of Walt Disney and how his philosophies he developed still inform everything that is done at the Walt Disney Company.
MAYOR BRANDON JOHNSON APPOINTS SYDNEY HOLMAN TO SERVE AS DEPUTY MAYOR OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
Mayor Brandon Johnson announced the appointment of Sydney Holman to serve as the Deputy Mayor of Intergovernmental Affairs. In this role, Holman will lead Mayor Johnson’s legislative priorities at the city, state and federal levels
An update on the Woodlawn Central Plan
The Woodlawn Central Master Plan was created as a part of a 2060 Plan by J. Byron Brazier. The plan was approved by the City of Chicago Department of Planning and Development. Brazier took some time to speak with the Citizen Newspaper and give an update on the progress of the plan.
LUV Institute Gears Up for Wreath Sale
Music filled the headquarters on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving as young people and team members from the LUV Institute decorated wreaths. Wreaths of LUV has become an annual tradition for the organization. The decorated wreaths are sold to individuals, businesses and other organizations to be placed at homes, storefronts and along streets during the holiday season.
School District 162 opens Annex in Richton Park
A former roller-skating rink is getting a second life for use as a multipurpose structure for School District 162. The 23,000 square foot Annex is located at 4645 Sauk Trail in Richton Park. The Matteson School District consists of seven elementary schools and the Southland College Prep Charter High School.
MAYOR BRANDON JOHNSON APPOINTS DR. OLUSIMBO IGE TO SERVE AS COMMISSIONER OF THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Mayor Brandon Johnson announced the appointment of esteemed public health leader Dr. Olusimbo “Simbo” Ige, MD, MS, MPH to serve as Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH). Dr. Ige is currently the Managing Director of Programs at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and has previously served as the Assistant Commissioner for the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
