Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton Meets with United Kingdom’s Minister of State for Employment
Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton met with United Kingdom’s Minister of State for Employment, Guy Opperman, and Alan Gogbashian, Consul General of the United Kingdom in Chicago. The meeting’s purpose was to build upon our strong bilateral ties and discuss areas of collaboration and workforce development between the UK and Illinois.
ComEd and HIRE 360 Honor First Class of Take Charge
Illinois has a goal to have 1 million electric vehicles on the roads by 2030. In order to keep up with the demand for electric vehicles, ComEd partnered with HIRE360 to create a program to prepare people to support the electric vehicle industry in Illinois
Black-owned Supermarkets Play a Major Role in Opening Doors and Expanding Opportunities for Black Entrepreneurs
Celebrity Chef Dominique Leach, who has been lauded for having the best barbeque in Chicago, will showcase her culinary skills and line of retail products during a demo at Living Fresh Market, on Saturday, November 18th, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
NORFOLK SOUTHERN HIRES MINORITY-OWNED CONTRACTORS
Norfolk Southern announced the hiring of two minority-owned contractors, one of which is also woman-owned, for work south of Garfield Blvd. at its 47th Street Intermodal Facility. The contractors, Syte Corporation and Twenty Eleven Construction, have begun work with Norfolk Southern to enhance the components of the project, such as stockpile management, landscaping, and sidewalk improvements in the surrounding area. Norfolk Southern has allocated $4 million to these two contractors, part of a total $10 million allocated to minority-owned and women-owned contractors across Chicago.
Rich Township High School District 227 Has Received International Baccalaureate World School Accreditation
Rich Township High School District 227 announces that it has received accreditation as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. This accreditation is for the RTHS Middle Years Program (MYP). The program serves talented freshmen and sophomore students.
MCA Chicago Announces Gift of 79 Objects from Marilyn and Larry Fields
The Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) Chicago is excited to announce a gift of 79 objects from Chicago-based art collectors Marilyn and Larry Fields. The gift, which was selected by the Fields in tandem with the MCA’s curatorial staff, marks another step in the museum’s mission to create a permanent collection that holistically represents contemporary art history by building its holdings of women-identifying and BIPOC artists. The donation includes paintings, photography, new media, and sculptures by major local, national, and international artists.
Cook County Commissioner Monica Gordon Believes Illinois Can Play a Role in Improving Lives in Slavery's Last Stronghold
Upon returning from a recent trip to Nouakchott, the capital city of Mauritania, Cook County Commissioner Monica Gordon is determined to forge a student exchange program between the colleges in her district and slavery's last stronghold. Gordon visited the West African nation with the Abolition Institute as part of a 17-person delegation to fight against modern day slavery.
CONGRESSMAN DANNY K. DAVIS ANNOUNCES $177 MILLION FOR ILLINOIS TO HELP HOUSEHOLDS WITH HOME ENERGY COSTS
Congressman Danny K. Davis announced that Illinois was awarded $177 million in funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Administered through the Administration for Children and Families’ Office of Community Services at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, this funding will help individuals and families with low incomes pay their home heating costs this winter and with cooling bills in the summer.
Christmas cocktails, tinsel and holiday cheer are on the menu at Tinseltown Chicago, coming to Welcome Back Lounge!
Have you already started counting down the days until Christmas? Tinseltown is coming, just in time for our favourite time of year! If you want to go all-in on Christmas and winter festivities, it is a must-visit! The all-encompassing Christmas-themed pop-up will be fulfilling all your festive wishes at Welcome Back Lounge on N Milwaukee Ave. Opening on November 29th and running until December 30th, the event is overflowing with holly jolly Christmas spirit!
Stay ahead of the scammers and keep your accounts safe
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West Side Activist Zerlina Smith-Members Calls on Citizens to Contact their State Officials and Demand they Extend the Invest in Kids Progra
West Side Community Activist Zerlina Smith-Members today called on her state legislator, La Shawn Ford (D-8th District) and Emanuel Chris Welch (D- 7th District), who is also the Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives, to vote on the extension of the Invest in Kids program, which expires on December 31.
ESSENCE Girls United Enters Into The Era of Disruption for its 2023 Summit
The fourth annual ESSENCE Girls United (GU) Disruptor Summit, returns on Nov. 11 in Atlanta, GA, the premier cultural & creative hub of the South and home to the largest consortium of HBCUs in the country. This year’s summit will be a safe space for young Black women, girls, and gender-expansive youth to come together and fellowship for a day filled with panels, networking, activations and more. “The Era of Disruption” serves as this year’s theme, and an invitation to Zillenials to continue to use their voices to break the mold by utilizing their individual paths, ideas and trends to celebrate all aspects of the Black experience.
PUMA names A$AP Rocky Creative Director for PUMA x F1 partnership
Sports company PUMA and music artist, creative, and designer A$AP Rocky have officially announced a long-term creative partnership. Rooted in the motorsport business, A$AP Rocky will serve as the Creative Director for the category with a focus on the intersection of the sport and streetwear. Rocky will focus his energy and efforts on PUMA's new partnership with F1, developing bespoke capsules designed by him, that will influence the brand's seasonal design directions moving forward.
Atlanta Life Insurance Reemerges with New Leadership and a New Vision
Atlanta Life Insurance Company, the lone remaining Black-founded and owned insurance company, is reemerging under new leadership with a fresh vision that pays homage to the brand's rich history and legacy. For more than 100 years, Atlanta Life has provided insurance to help policyholders build wealth for their families.
Chicago Public Schools Celebrates Historic Graduation Rates, Early College Credits Earned, More than $2 Billion in Scholarships
U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona, Mayor Brandon Johnson, and Chicago Public Schools (CPS) CEO Pedro Martinez Tuesday celebrated the District’s progress in preparing more students for success in college and careers with record-breaking graduation rates, growing participation in Early College and Career Education programming and more than $2 billion in college scholarships awarded last year alone. The celebration at Walter Henri Dyett High School for the Arts emphasized collaboration with private, public, non-profit, and higher education partners across the city that are equipping CPS graduates with the knowledge as well as the skills and experiences to soar in their post-secondary lives.
Illinois Joining Forces Launches Operation Connect-A-Vet to Empower Friends and Families to Link Veterans with Resources
As Veterans Day approaches and the holiday season draws near, Illinois Joining Forces is proud to unveil its latest initiative, Operation Connect-A-Vet as part of Operation Connect Illinois CARES. This initiative is designed to ensure that every Veteran feels connected.
Chicago Housing Authority launches new Down Payment Assistance program to help families achieve their dreams of homeownership Single Mom is first CHA resident to close on home: “I just can’t believe
Samantha Stokes grew up one of four children living under the roof of hard-working parents. Ends didn’t always meet, and she remembers being evicted as a child – something she vowed never to experience as an adult.
Cristina Jones Takes the Helm as New CEO of Black Girls Code
Black Girls Code is thrilled to introduce Cristina Jones as their new CEO. Jones brings decades of executive and leadership experience at the intersection of technology, marketing, and media. She is passionate about creating pathways for women of color to be in the rooms where tech is being innovated, and approaches this work with urgency.
CITY OF CHICAGO PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR RESIDENTS TO SUPPORT NEW ARRIVALS AND UNHOUSED CHICAGOANS AHEAD OF THE WINTER SEASON
With winter approaching, there is a need to provide individuals, families, children and infants with winter coats, shoes, and warm clothing along with other essential items. Since August 31, 2022, the City of Chicago has welcomed more than 19,000 asylum-seekers. According to a 2023 study by the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless, over 68,000 Chicagoans are currently experiencing homelessness.
