City Colleges of Chicago fall enrollment increases more than double the state average Illinois Community College Board reports City Colleges of Chicago enrollment is up again with a year over year he
City Colleges of Chicago’s (CCC) Fall 2023 headcount enrollment is up 12.7% for students in combined credit and adult education, more than double the state-wide average (+5.7%) for Illinois community colleges, with strong gains for Black male (+15.8%) and Latinx male (+8.6%) credit students. City Colleges undergraduate credit enrollment increase (+8.4%) was nearly double the national public community college average (+4.4%).
CHICAGO TASKFORCE ON INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY (CTIT) LAUNCHES AMBITIOUS PLAN FOR CITY TRANSFORMATION
The City of Chicago announces the launch of the Chicago Taskforce on Innovation and Technology (CTIT), an initiative dedicated to advancing new solutions in public safety, smart government, and connected infrastructure. This initiative is championed by Mayor Brandon Johnson and supported by Alderman Gilbert Villegas, Chairman of the Committee of Economic, Capital, and Technology Development, and John Roberson, Chief Operating Officer for the City of Chicago. George Burciaga of Elevate Cities will provide oversight to the CTIT.
U. S. Disasters Disparately Impact Low Income Homeowners and Renters
So far this year, the U.S. has been hit by 23 separate major disasters, the highest number since the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) started keeping records in 1980. These disasters—which include hurricanes, wildfires, flooding, tornados, and hail—collectively have killed more than 250 people, caused over $57 billion in property damage, and are both causing and exacerbating health issues in regions across the country. Their impact is disproportionately felt by low-income homeowners and renters.
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ENCOURAGES VETERANS, SERVICE MEMBERS TO PARTICIPATE IN FREE VETERANS CONSUMER SCAMS WEBINAR
In advance of Veterans Day, Attorney General Kwame Raoul is encouraging veterans, service members and their families to participate in a free military rights webinar to learn how to avoid scams directed at veterans and what to do if they have been a victim of a scam.
Chicago Teens in After School Matters Visit Atlanta-Area Colleges
Thirty Chicago teens participating in After School Matters, Chicago’s largest and a leading national provider of out-of-school programs, recently returned from a trip to Atlanta to visit colleges and universities as part of the organization’s After School Matters University (or ASMU) program. The trip was free for the teens and underwritten by After School Matters, with flights provided by United Airlines.
New audiobook lifts up Black-led solutions to long-standing inequities
The Black Future Co-op Fund, Washington state’s first Black-led cooperative philanthropy, today released an audiobook version of their groundbreaking report, Black Well-being: Moving Toward Solutions Together.
South Suburban College to Host Family Reading Night on November 16th
South Suburban College (SSC) is gearing up for its annual Family Reading Night event, set to take place on Thursday, November 16th, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. at SSC's Main Campus located at 15800 S. State Street, South Holland, IL. The public is invited to attend this free event, which aims to promote community literacy through engaging stories, youth activities, and live presentations. Attendees can look forward to a puppet show, face painting, balloon art, book readings by local authors, and a youth book giveaway. The event's community partners comprise Burst into Books, Y.U.R.W.I. Youth Urban Reading and Writing Initiative, and Doughboy's Catering.
Homeowners may be eligible for property tax savings on their property tax bill
Property tax exemptions can lower a homeowner's Second Installment Property Tax Bill (tax bill). Homeowners are encouraged to review the bottom left corner of the tax bill to review exemption deductions. Most homeowners are eligible for the Homeowner Exemption, which saves an average of approximately $950 dollars. Senior homeowners over 65 are likely eligible for additional property tax savings with the Senior Exemption.
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.
