Davis Highlights Health Care Workforce Legislation
U.S. Congressman Danny Davis (D-IL) visited Superior Ambulance Service to discuss H.R. 4783, the Pathways to Careers Act, and legislation to modernize health profession training programs. Davis also received an award from the American Ambulance Association for his efforts to strengthen and improve the emergency medical services (EMS) workforce.
OVER 700 TO GATHER FOR COOK COUNTY’S LARGEST DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION LUNCHEON
Pastor Andrew Singleton-Senior Pastor of the Victory Apostolic Church- along with the Victory Community Coalition- will be joined by over 700 elected officials, clergy leaders, business leaders and residents in honoring ten African American giants as part of the 4TH Dr. Martin Luther King Birthday Luncheon and Awards Celebration.
If you had a baby or adopted this year, don’t forget to open a Bright Start or Bright Directions college savings account and claim your $50 seed deposit from the Illinois First Steps program, State Tr
If you had a baby or adopted this year, don’t forget to open a Bright Start or Bright Directions college savings account and claim your $50 seed deposit from the Illinois First Steps program, State Treasurer Michael Frerichs reminded new parents.
HABILITATIVE SYSTEMS, INC. AWARDED CONTRACT TO PROVIDE CRITICAL CRISIS COUNSELING SERVICES TO VICTIMS OF SUMMER FLOODS
Habilitative Systems Inc. (HSI) has been granted $888,135 by Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), Division of Mental Health (DMH) to help vulnerable populations in Berwyn, Cicero, Stickney, and the Austin community recover from the historic floods that devastated communities this past summer.
New Year, New Laws: Giannoulias Initiated Laws Take Effect
Several new laws initiated by Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias have taken effect. The initiatives were passed in 2023 by the Illinois General Assembly before being signed into law.
The Equality of Opportunity vs. Outcomes Argument Doesn’t Add Up
The debate surrounding Equality of Opportunity vs. Equality of Outcomes has intensified, with affirmative action programs often at the center, labeled as "reverse discrimination." The year 2023, of a surety, was a monumental one as the decision on this hotly debated issue made headlines, but what does it look like for 2024, and for the future of our country? It is critically important that we consider what comes next, and act.
HelloFresh Teams Up With Keke Palmer to Promote the Delicious Possibilities of Healthy Eating
HelloFresh, the world’s leading meal kit company, announced a new partnership with award winning actress, musical artist and producer Keke Palmer. The new campaign spotlights the delicious possibilities created when cooking with HelloFresh, especially as consumers embrace healthier habits in the New Year.
THE DRIEHAUS MUSEUM’S CONTEMPORARY EXHIBITION SERIES A TALE OF TODAY CONTINUES WITH SIF ITONA WESTERBERG: TWIN FLAME, DOUBLE RUIN FEBRUARY 15–APRIL 14, 2024
This spring, the Driehaus Museum is proud to present the first solo US museum exhibition of Copenhagen-based artist Sif Itona Westerberg, featuring recent bronze and concrete sculptures that draw from popular mythological narratives in dialogue with the museum’s richly-ornamented 1883 Nickerson Mansion. Curated by Stephanie Cristello, Sif Itona Westerberg: Twin Flame, Double Ruin is presented as part of the Driehaus Museum’s contemporary art series, A Tale of Today, in which emerging artists build upon the immersive experience and cultural history of the Gilded Age building to expand our understanding of the world through the art, architecture, design. Sif Itona Westerberg: Twin Flame, Double Ruin is on view at the Driehaus Museum, 40 E. Erie, from February 15 to April 14, 2024.
BBB Business Tip: Apply These 5 Uncommon Techniques to Grow Your Small Business
As a small business owner, you know that you should be constantly growing to be successful in the long term. To do so, you need to hire the right people, market your brand, and find new customers. Despite knowing the right steps to take, however, small business growth can be challenging, requiring you to make strategic decisions about how you spend your time and money. While you likely already have a rough outline for achieving business growth, there are a few useful techniques you may not have heard of, that can help you achieve success for your small business.
The Auditorium Theatre Proudly Presents Complexions: Contemporary Ballet
The Auditorium Theatre (Chicago’s landmark stage at 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive) proudly presents Complexions: Contemporary Ballet, the New York City-based contemporary dance company with a singular approach to reinventing dance. The one-night-only performance, titled Star Dust: From Bach to Bowie, features the Chicago premiere of Star Dust, the company’s electrifying, act-long tribute to rock icon David Bowie. The performance is Saturday, February 3, 2024, at 7:30 PM at the Auditorium Theatre. Tickets start at $30 and are available at auditoriumtheatre.com.
Anthony Anderson To Host 75th Emmy Awards
FOX and the Television Academy announced jointly today that Anthony Anderson will host the 75th Emmy Awards.
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ENCOURAGES VETERAN SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS TO APPLY FOR STATE CHARTER
Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced today that veteran service organizations can now apply for a state charter through his office. As part of the Veteran Service Organizations State Charter Act that went into effect Jan. 1, the Attorney General’s office will approve veteran service organizations’ (VSOs) applications for state charters.
Gov. Pritzker Announces Increased Illinois Census Numbers Following State Request for Review
Governor JB Pritzker announced today that the United States Census Bureau has approved the state’s request to have nearly 47,000 Illinoisans included in future population estimates. The review, which was requested following findings of inaccurately low counts in certain areas, ensures the state will receive a proportionate share of the $675 billion in annual funds distributed to states each year.
Champion® Athleticwear Unveils New Reverse Weave Iconic Styles with CiCLO® Technology to Reduce Microplastic Pollution
Champion® Athleticwear, the iconic lifestyle brand born from sport in 1919, announced its newest innovation: Eco Future Reverse Weave with CiCLO® technology, a patented and science-based solution that allows synthetic textiles to behave more like natural fibers when they enter the environment.
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL URGES SUPREME COURT TO UPHOLD FEDERAL RULE BANNING BUMP STOCKS
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, along with 22 attorneys general, filed an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold a federal rule banning bump stocks, devices that effectively convert semiautomatic firearms into illegal and dangerous automatic weapons.
American College of Lifestyle Medicine commits over $2 million to train physicians who provide care to patients disproportionately at-risk for chronic disease
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) announced the Lifestyle Medicine National Training Initiative (NTI), a commitment of more than $2 million in matching funds to train and certify, at minimum, one physician in lifestyle medicine within each Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and Community Health Center (CHC) across the United States. The scholarship effort, which includes partnerships with national and community-based organizations including the first impact partner, the American Council on Exercise (ACE), will expand access to lifestyle medicine in historically under-resourced communities.
MAYOR BRANDON JOHNSON AND DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AFFAIRS AND CONSUMER PROTECTION LAUNCH $2.7 MILLION SMALL BUSINESS STOREFRONT ACTIVATION PROGRAM
Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) announced 15 community and economic development organizations have been awarded grants as part of the Small Business Storefront Activation Program.
State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Announces 10 Illinois Nonprofit Groups Selected for More Than $182,000 in Charitable Trust Grants
Ten small Illinois nonprofits, including organizations in Chicago, central Illinois and northwestern Illinois, are sharing $182,241 in grant funds through the Charitable Trust Stabilization Program, which is managed by State Treasurer Michael Frerichs’ office.
McCormick Place Hotels to Serve as Headquarters for Staff and Media at 2024 Democratic National Convention
The Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) announced that the Marriott Marquis Chicago and Hyatt Regency at McCormick Place, both connected to McCormick convention center, will serve as the official headquarter hotels for the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago held August 19-22. The headquarter hotels are a designated base of operations for staff from the DNCC, Democratic National Committee, and Biden for President campaign, as well as media organizations and key leaders from coalition groups.
