FOUNDER OF THE CHICAGO GOSPEL MUSIC FESTIVAL, SASHA DALTONN, RETURNS TO RADIO ON THE FM OMNI-CHANNEL RADIO STATION ™
he world’s largest digital radio station, The FM Omni-Channel Radio Station™ (The FMOC) is set to welcome Sasha Daltonn Sunday, November 5, 2023, 8am-Noon, as host of the station’s new show, SUNDAY PRAISE!!!
Trilogy hosting capital campaign for its Chatham Support Center
Trilogy recently purchased the building at 8541 S. State St. The site is set to become its new support center, which will help provide mental health services to those in the community who desperately need it.
PROMINENT GHANAIAN BISHOP & AUTHOR IN ILLINOIS
Noted Bishop James Ashaley Kotey of Ghana, West Africa, is in Chicago on a visit to Illinois as part of a two-month religious tour of the U.S. He has previously visited South Carolina and Connecticut. He also traveled to the United Kingdom, Germany, Brazil, and Holland on a world tour.
Burrell Communications Group Acquired By FVLCRUM
After leading the agency to sustained growth and success since purchasing a majority stake from founder Tom Burrell in 2004, Burrell Communications Group’s Co-CEOs McGhee Osse and Fay Ferguson have announced a transition to new ownership.
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL FILES LAWSUIT AGAINST META FOR BUSINESS PRACTICES THAT HARM CHILDREN
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced that his office filed a lawsuit against Meta Platforms Inc. (Meta), the company that owns and operates Facebook and Instagram, for its harmful business practices targeting children.
Britney Coleman is in good ‘Company’
Britney Coleman’s foray in theater was a 45-minute version of a musical when she was in the third grade. She was picked out for the role of Mary in “The Secret Garden.” She was glad it was a requirement, because she was shy growing up. She realized that she loved it and continued to do school shows.
Enhanced Money Match Returns Money Ahead of Holiday Shopping Season
More than 73,000 people are in line to receive up to $5,000 from the state’s Unclaimed Property program and all they have to do is open their mailbox, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs said.
Interdisciplinary designer recognized with 3Arts Award
Eric Hotchkiss grew up making things, letting his imagination help him create items like toys and buggies. It led to him getting a degree in engineering and moving into industrial design. Hotchkiss attended the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and studied design. He always wanted to do more artistic design.
CITY OF CHICAGO SECURES TWO MORE RATING UPGRADES FOR THE CITY’S GENERAL OBLIGATION CREDIT AND SALES TAX SECURITIZATION CORPORATION
Mayor Brandon Johnson announced that Fitch Ratings has upgraded the ratings for the City of Chicago general obligation credit and Sales Tax Securitization Corporation, each by one notch. The general obligation ratings were raised to ‘BBB+’ from ‘BBB’ and the Sales Tax Securitization Corporation ratings were raised to ‘AA+’ from ‘AA.’ Every City credit has received an upgrade in the past year.
Reps. Jackson, Davis, Clarke, Kelly Establish Congressional Caucus to Support Predominantly Black Institutions
Representative Jonathan Jackson (D-IL), Representative Danny K. Davis (D-IL), Representative Yvette D. Clarke (D-NY), and Representative Robin Kelly (D-IL) announced the establishment of a new Congressional Caucus focused on educating policymakers and uplifting the needs of Predominantly Black Institutions. The Congressional Predominantly Black Institutions (PBI) Caucus will unite policymakers who share the goal of understanding and advancing policies to support PBIs.
FM Omni Channel hits milestone and continues to grow
In August 2019, Tracey V. Bell purchased 95.1 FM from Windy City Broadcasting. She was doing marketing for the station when the opportunity came to purchase the station. Thirty days later, she launched the radio station as an app. The app allowed people from all over the country and the world to listen to the station.
Bulls Unveil Three New Murals Ahead of 2023-24 Season
The Chicago Bulls unveiled three new murals that showcase different elements of the Bulls brand in Pilsen, West Loop and West Town ahead of the 2023-24 season. Each mural was hand-painted and designed by a local muralist to showcase different elements of the Bulls brand. The murals are part of the organization’s continued focus to connect with fans in Chicago, creating memorable off-the-court experiences and highlighting the brand through different mediums.
Natural Hair and Braiding Academy Fulfills Need
LeAnn Drake has been braiding her hair since she was young. Before she knew it, she was braiding hair in the community. In 2010, Illinois passed a law that required hair braiders to get a special license by taking 300 hours of training. Because there wasn’t a hair braider program, Drake went to cosmetology school. She fell in love with styling hair. She wanted to create a space where people would be able to get their hair braiding license, so she opened Fusion Hair & Braid Academy.
SOUTH SUBURBAN REGION BLACK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EXPECTED TO BREAK GROUND ON NEW “FREE” TRAINING ACADEMY
Anthony McCaskill- Chairman of the South Suburban Region Black Chamber of Commerce- will be joined by Illinois State Senator Napoleon Harris, Calvin Jordan along with over 50 southland mayors, Chicago Business leaders and southland residents in the groundbreaking celebration and ceremony for the much-anticipated Chambers Training Academy.
New Survey Finds Household Parenting Equity, Workplace Flexibility Key Factors in Ending the Motherhood Penalty
Le Village Cowork, a coworking space combined with full-time onsite childcare, is on a mission to end the Motherhood Penalty by providing real opportunities for working parents, especially mothers. Le Village’s recent Modern Motherhood Survey captured that 61% of mothers have taken a pay cut and/or lesser work responsibilities to have more flexibility or time with their child(ren).
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Announces 'Game Changers' Initiative
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA), the preeminent one-to-one youth mentoring organization in the United States, announces Game Changers, a new initiative that unites the collective power of influential leaders and changemakers to help tackle key issues impacting youth today — from mental health to equity — by creating awareness, access, and opportunity through mentorship. Through Big Brothers Big Sisters, Game Changers will provide a platform for diverse groups of influential voices to share their experiences and expertise on the power of mentorship and further impact young people and their communities.
Gov. Pritzker Announces Proposal to Create Unified Early Childhood State Agency
Governor Pritzker was joined by Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton, Deputy Governor Grace Hou, Deputy Governor Martin Torres, elected officials, and state agency directors at the Carole Robertson Center for Learning to announce a proposal to create a new state agency to house all early childhood programs and funding. The new unified agency will provide a more equitable, integrated, and holistic system of services for young children and families in Illinois.
Creme of Nature Announces 2023-2024 Scholarship Winners
Creme of Nature, a leading brand in the ethnic haircare industry, demonstrated its continued support to education and empowerment by participating in the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) Annual Leadership Institute and Gala. The event, which took place from Sept. 20-23 at the Hilton Washington in Washington, D.C., brought together outstanding students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) for a transformative experience.
Treasurer Frerichs Makes $118 Million In Investment Earnings For State Portfolio During September
The State Treasurer’s Office made nearly $118 million in investment earnings from the state investment portfolio in September, Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced.
