CITY OF CHICAGO, CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS AWARDED $20 MILLION GRANT FROM U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY FOR 50 GREEN BUSES
The City of Chicago and Chicago Public Schools (CPS) today announced that the District has won a $20 million grant to fund 50 low- and zero-emission buses as part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s new Clean School Bus Program Grants Competition. The transition to low- and zero-emission vehicles is part of the City’s commitment to the health and well-being of children and their families and improving air quality in Chicago.
Grace Manor Slated For Lawndale Community
An affordable housing development is slated for the Lawndale community. Grace Manor is a 65-unit affordable housing development that is a partnership between Grace at Jerusalem CDC and East Lake and Burling Builders.
Giannoulias Opens Senior DMV Center at New Location in Bridgeview
Following the popularity of its “pop-up” senior-focused DMV in Bridgeview, the Secretary of State’s office announced today that it will continue to operate at a new location in the southwest suburb to accommodate more drivers, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced.
Hospital Creates Program To Save Limbs
A program at Advocate Trinity Hospital has reduced the number of patients who had to receive amputations. The Advocate Trinity Limb Salvage Program was founded by Dr. Jaafer Golzar, Cardiologist at Advocate Trinity and Advocate South Suburban Hospitals, in 2014.
HIRE360 ANNOUNCES $3 MILLION GIFT FROM MACKENZIE SCOTT
HIRE360, a nonprofit that connects underserved minority businesses and communities to contracts and careers in unionized construction across the region, has received a $3 million donation from renowned author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. The contribution is part of Scott's broader philanthropic initiative, with billions in grants allocated this year to organizations nationwide.
Local business executive Walter Hughes named to NSBA Leadership Council
Walter Hughes, Quant16 managing principal, was recently named to the National Small Business Association (NSBA) Leadership Council. The NSBA is the nation’s oldest small-business advocacy organization, and operates on a staunchly nonpartisan basis. Hughes, a recognized leader in the small business community, joins the NSBA Leadership Council alongside other small business advocates from across the country as they work to promote the interests of small business to policymakers in Washington, D.C.
ART ON THE MART 2024 HEADLINERS INCLUDE NEW COMMISSIONS BY INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS NORA TURATO AND YINKA ILORI
ART on THE MART, an innovative digital art project that transforms a Chicago architectural landmark into a larger-than-life canvas, announces its lineup for the 2024 seasons with new commissions by leading artists Nora Turato, Yinka Ilori, Cory Arcangel, and Brendan Fernandes, as well as a new collaboration with the Poetry Foundation. The year ahead also features the return of projections by the beloved Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and School of the Art Institute of Chicago. In 2023, in honor of its 5th anniversary, ART on THE MART announced Dr. Raphael Gygax as the first curator of digital art. The 2024 programming will reveal the inaugural projections from the partnership between Gygax and ART on THE MART while showcasing work by international, national artists, local institutions and artists.
Virginia Attorney General says Insurances Should Cover 'Life-saving' Proton Radiation Administered at HBCU
The announcement that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is being treated for prostate cancer has hit home with millions of families across the nation. But in Virginia, the announcement is particularly relevant as the state’s legislature is gathering on the heels of an opinion by the state attorney general that said insurances should be covering a specific prostate cancer treatment that could save more lives.
Tax Season Is Here: 2 Tips Before Rushing for a Refund
Tax season officially starts Jan. 29, when the IRS begins accepting and processing tax returns for the 2023 tax year. With the IRS anticipating receiving nearly 129 million individual tax returns by the April 15, 2024, deadline this season, getting an early start on prepping yours may be best. The Illinois CPA Society offers these tips for speeding up the filing process:
The Unexpected Crisis --- Preparing for the Financial Impact of Alzheimer’s
During Financial Wellness Month this January, the Alzheimer’s Association is encouraging individuals and families to take stock making financial plans that will create some security in preparing for an unexpected crisis of caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or other dementia.
Innovative Eyewear, Inc. Signs Professional Football Player Emmanuel Ogbah as Brand Ambassador
Innovative Eyewear, Inc. ("Innovative Eyewear" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: LUCY; LUCYW), the developer of the developer of ChatGPT smart eyewear under the Lucyd®, Nautica®, Eddie Bauer® and Reebok® brands, is pleased to announce the signing of Emmanuel Ogbah as an official brand ambassador.
PUMA x VIVID VISIONS by Andrew Burgess: a Textile-to-Textile Fashion Experiment
Global sports company PUMA reveals a new collaboration with US upcycler, Andrew Burgess and his brand VIVID VISIONS with the launch of an experimental one-off capsule collection.
ALWAYS DISCREET PARTNERS WITH TARAJI P. HENSON TO TACKLE A COMMON BUT OFTEN-UNADDRESSED PERIMENOPAUSE SYMPTOM - BLADDER LEAKS
A survey conducted by Always Discreet found that 54% of women who experience bladder leaks say they didn't know what was happening to their body when their bladder leaks first began. 1
DIONNE WARWICK, CHLÖE, FRANKIE BEVERLY, AND DONALD LAWRENCE STEP INTO THE SPOTLIGHT FOR THE 2024 “URBAN ONE HONORS”
Urban One revealed the honorees for “URBAN ONE HONORS,” set to tape on Saturday, Jan. 20, at the Coca-Cola Roxy in Atlanta, GA. This year’s two-hour telecast theme is “Best in Black” and premieres during Black History Month on Sunday, Feb. 25, on TV One and simulcast on CLEO TV.
Zakat Foundation of America Serves Others in Honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Week
Inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Kings’ commitment to service and assisting others, Zakat Foundation of America is launching its 10th annual service week. While Zakat Foundation is known for its international humanitarian work in over 40 countries, it also commits to serving its neighbors throughout the United States.
Robbins Mayor Named Mayor Of The Year by South Suburban Organization
Darren Bryant, President of the Village of Robbins, has been named 2023 Mayor of the Year by From the Roof Down Organization. Bryant accepted the award during the community organization’s 2023 Community Service Award Gala in December.
Violence Prevention Strategies Highlighted In New Book
Tio Hardiman has been doing violence prevention work for about 20 years. First, interacting with street-involved individuals at the grassroots level, then with Ceasefire and now with Violence Interrupters. Hardiman has written a book that looks at violence prevention strategies called “Interrupting Gun Violence: The Public Health Approach.”
Book Highlights Ways People Can BECOME Changemakers
BECOME was founded in 2013 by Dr. Dominica McBride to foster social change and community engagement. Now, McBride has taken lessons from evaluation work with other organizations and put them in a book to inspire women of color who want to become changemakers in their communities and beyond.
Senate Majority Leader Lightford Talks To The Citizen About Her Plans and Accomplishments Since Taking Office
Senator Majority Leader Kimberly A. Lightford talks to the Citizen about her plans in the Legislation for 2024 and about the sponsored legislation that passed the House and is now law. Lightford took office In 1998 becoming the youngest to be elected to the Illinois senatorial office.
