Auto enthusiasts to gather in Michigan for largest ever all GM car show
Auto enthusiasts from around the country will gather in Michigan in September for the largest ever Cadillac Fall Festival, which will be the first ever national car show for all GM marques and sponsored by all GM car clubs representing 60,000 people nationwide.
Advocate, Chicago Bears Host CPR Training Session
Advocate Health Care and the Chicago Bears teamed up to host a private CPR training session this evening at the Walter Payton Center at Halas Hall in Lake Forest. Participants included more than 40 Bears gameday and training camp staff members and additional Bears staff. The event included hands-on, non-certification CPR training, a question-and-answer session, skills check and Advocate-Bears branded giveaways.
Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee Reports Out Legislation to Codify Community Advantage Program, Strengthen SBA Lending Programs, and Address Urgent Needs of America’s Small Businesses
By a vote of 18-1, the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship today reported out eleven bills that legislate important improvements across the Small Business Administration (SBA). Bipartisan legislation in the package builds on the Biden-Harris small business agenda to expand access to capital for underserved communities and increase small dollar loans. After more than ten years, Congress is legislating to make permanent the Community Advantage Pilot Program, which is SBA’s only lending program with an explicit focus on reaching underserved borrowers. In addition, this will mark the first increase in the number of SBLC licenses in 40 years. Legislation reported out makes significant changes to SBA’s lending programs by responsibly enlarging the SBLC program and codifying sensible underwriting and affiliation standards.
The 35th Annual GhanaFest Brings Authentic Cultural Display to Washington Park July 29th
The Ghana National Council of Metropolitan Chicago (GNC) and its Affiliates (tribes) will present its flagship, the 35th Annual Ghanafest, in Washington Park on July 29th from 11:00 AM until 10:00 PM. The “Forward Together” themed event is the most prominent display of authentic Ghanaian culture in the Midwest.
Giannoulias Announces Illinois to Receive Part of $12.4 Million Settlement from Raymond James Financial Entities
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced today that Illinois is part of a $12.4 million settlement with Raymond James & Associates, Inc. and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Illinois is among five other states that discovered Raymond James entities had charged unreasonable commissions on trades that have harmed main street investors, including Illinoisans.
Chicago Public Schools Continues Support of New Students with Welcome Center Pilot
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chicago Public Schools (CPS) CEO Pedro Martinez announced Monday that the District will continue providing enrollment support for new students at schools across the city and through a pilot Welcome Center at Roberto Clemente Community Academy High School which will provide enrollment services for new arrivals living in the West Town and Humboldt Park communities.. The new Welcome Center builds on the District’s ongoing work to support new arrival students and families as they enter CPS classrooms.
Deadline for Homeowners to Apply for Property Tax Savings is August 4
Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi announces that the deadline to apply for exemptions is Friday, August 4, 2023. Exemptions are property tax savings that contribute to lowering a homeowner’s property tax bill. The most common is the Homeowner Exemption, saving a property owner an average of $950 dollars each year. The savings from exemptions are reflected on a homeowner’s second installment property tax bill.
The Center for Hard to Recycle Materials at South Suburban College Calling All Residents for Households Recyclables
Cook County and South Suburban College (SSC) partnered in April 2023 to establish a grant-funded Center for Hard to Recycle Materials (CHaRM) on the SSC Main Campus in South Holland, IL. This innovative facility provides area residents, businesses, and organizations with a dedicated recycling drop-off point, effectively diverting millions of pounds of waste and hard-to-recycle items from local landfills and water systems. Since its opening on April 22, the CHaRM center has processed 36,804 lbs. of materials.
ACTRESS TALKS ABOUT HER CAREER AND BEING VEGAN
Actress and performer Tiffany Daniels has many talents. Not only does she play Tish on “That Girl Lay Lay,” but she also is a trainer at Trufusion Fitness. She also has embraced the vegan lifestyle.
MYAVANA Presents "The Hair That Bonds Us” A Docuseries
"The Hair That Bonds Us" is a cultural conversation and captivating docuseries that delves into the extraordinary journey of the pioneering company, MYAVANA, and its revolutionary mission to transform the multi-billion textured hair care through science and technology. This thought-provoking series takes viewers behind the scenes to explore the company's inception, cultural significance, and the transformative impact it has had on the textured hair care market.
Vans Skateboarding and Beatrice Domond Debut the New Zahba Mid
On her board, Vans Skateboarding team member Beatrice Domond pushes street skating in a fresh, exhilarating direction that blends style and finesse. Off her board, she does the same: her incomparable personal style has made her a favorite of the fashion cognoscenti. This versatility makes Domond a perfect choice to introduce the Zahba Mid, the newest member of the Zahba family and a silhouette that, much like Domond, can do just about anything.
NAMI Honors Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
This July, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) honors the legacy of Bebe Moore Campbell, a trailblazer who tore down barriers to mental health care in underserved communities. Her work crossed boundaries of race, ethnicity and identity, helping to destigmatize people who seek mental health care.
Youth of Color Grapple with Online Bullying and Lack of Representation: The AAKOMA Project Sheds Light Recognizing National PoC Mental Health Awareness Month and U.S. Surgeon General calls for Youth S
Amplifying the unique mental health experiences of Youth of Color during the month of July, The AAKOMA Project has just released a trailblazing, culturally responsive, data-driven brief on social media use, Youth and Young Adults of Color and mental health. The report entitled Representation Matters: Exploring Social Media Experiences and Mental Health of Youth and Young Adults of Color is a follow up delving further into the 2022 State of Mental Health of Youth of Color Full Report released in May 2023. Building upon their previous success with an all-encompassing analysis of mental health in this demographic, the latest findings encompass a diverse and equitable sample of nearly 3000 young individuals ages 13-25. This timely release aligns with the U.S. Surgeon General's appeal to parents, caregivers, mentors, educators, policymakers, and social media companies to scrutinize the detrimental effects of social media on the mental health and well-being of developing minds. An essential resource, the brief serves as a catalyst for change and progress in addressing the unique mental health needs of Youth and Young Adults of Color with an intersectional lens.
Novae Becomes First Fintech Company to Offer Debt Help to Struggling Americans
Over the last decade, Black-owned fintech company Novae has won numerous awards for customer experience, rapid growth, and innovation in the direct sales and finance space. Now they have a new offering: a program to help consumers get out of debt by obtaining partial debt forgiveness and more favorable repayment terms.
REPLAY LINCOLN PARK INVITES LOLLA LOVERS TO REPLAYPALOOZA
Festival season is in full gear, and Chicago’s favorite pop-up bar Replay Lincoln Park, 2833 N. Sheffield Ave., is making sure to bring the vibes with its latest Lollapalooza inspired pop-up: Replaypalooza. Running through Sunday, August 6, this pop-up will bring to life the incredible artists and bands that make up today’s diverse music scene, with live DJ sets throughout the month, along with festival-inspired photo-ops throughout the entire bar and music-themed cocktails. Each of the weeks have an exciting, new theme, allowing for an experience where everyone’s taste in music is satisfied.
STEM NOLA’S ROCKET DAY ENGAGES OVER 450 PEOPLE FOR ANNUAL EVENT
a leading nonprofit organization focused on promoting Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education, recently hosted its annual Rocket Day event. The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD STEM) and The Boeing Company sponsored the event last Saturday at the UNO Lakefront Arena. The free three-hour event engaged over 450 K-12 students and caregivers, college and professional volunteers, and elected officials. STEM NOLA is the flagship affiliate of STEM Global Action (SGA). Together with other affiliates around the U.S. and in five countries SGA has engaged more than 125,000 students, 20,000 families, and 5,000 schools.
FOUNDERS FORWARD PROGRAM HELPS MINORITY SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS
The Founders Forward Small Business Mentoring Program was launched in 2018 to support minority small businesses by way of its Global Philanthropy Portfolio. It brings together teams of J.P. Morgan Chase volunteers to support small businesses by spending six to eight weeks with them and addressing strategic challenges.
TWO HIT BROADWAY PRODUCTIONS COMING TO CHICAGO
Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce two limited engagements coming to Chicago next year as part of its season line-up. The critically acclaimed new musical, GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY, nominated for seven Tony Awards® including Best Musical, will make its Chicago debut at the CIBC Theatre (18 W. Monroe St.) from February 13-February 25. The spectacular new version of the Tony Award®-winning musical, PETER PAN soars into the Nederlander Theatre (24 W. Randolph St.) on March 26 and runs until April 7.
