CHICAGO’S PROCUREMENT REFORM TASK FORCE CONCLUDES WORK WITH UNFINISHED BUSINESS
The City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) has released its evaluation of the implementation of recommendations of the Chicago Procurement Reform Task Force (PRTF). Established in 2015, PRTF identified opportunities for the City of Chicago and sister agencies to work together to establish and implement best practices for procurement operations. Over the past seven years, Participating Members of the PTRF have made progress in implementing 28 of 31 recommendations. However, the PRTF declared its work complete in November 2022, despite not having implemented three of the most critical recommendations: to create a single website providing contracting information and guidance from all Participating Members (#7); to adopt best practices for routine audits of procurement processes, ideally using shared services to that end (#19); and to implement a universal procurement system—a single point of entry for posting and responding to all Participating Members’ contracting opportunities (#28). As is required by ordinance, OIG publishes today’s evaluation within 90 days of PRTF’s November 2022 report.
City Colleges of Chicago Proudly Announces the Timuel D. Black Jr. Scholarship and Fellowship Program in Honor of the Legendary City Colleges Educator, Civil Rights Activist, Historian and Author
The Timuel D. Black Jr. Scholarship and Fellowship (TBSF) program is inspired by the late City Colleges professor Timuel D. Black Jr’s remarkable career, his lifelong commitment to equity and justice in Chicago, and his belief in the power of community history and activism.
DOLPHLAND POPS UP IN CHICAGO
There’s a new Pop-Up Coming to the space that once housed the Woman-Ish immersive experience. The Dolphland Museum is coming to Chicago Friday through Sunday, March 3rd thru. 5th, at 114 S. State St.
Gov. Pritzker Celebrates Small Black Businesses in Chicago
CHICAGO — Governor Pritzker joined the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and the Black McDonald’s Operators Association (BMOA) to celebrate Black businesses in Chicago. The Black McDonald’s Operators Association and three local Black-owned businesses were honored during the event, which was designed to celebrate the more than 141,000 Black-owned businesses that call Illinois home.
“Giving Back: The Soul of Philanthropy Reframed and Exhibited”
An overflowing crowd of over 200 filled the Chicago Cultural Center on Feb. 21 for Chicago African Americans in Philanthropy’s (CAAIP) Premier Reception for the exhibition Giving Back: The Soul of Philanthropy Reframed and Exhibited. While the event was a recognition of the Chicago icons, legends and community honorees featured in the highly lauded exhibit, it was also a homecoming filled with inspiring moments.
KEVIN HART ANNOUNCES REALITY CHECK TOUR IS COMING TO HARD ROCK LIVE ON JUNE 10
Kevin Hart is bringing his widely popular Reality Check comedy tour to Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana’s Hard Rock Live venue on Saturday, June 10. Doors open at 7 p.m. General on sale begins this Friday, March 3, at 9 a.m. Central Time at Ticketmaster.com and KEVINHARTNATION.com.
Black History Month event at MWRD focuses on environmental justice and advocating for equity
Raising awareness for environmental justice, equity and the African American experience, the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) continued its tradition of Black History Month programming and celebration by hosting a forum that featured a talented lineup of insightful speakers.
OVER 1000 ELECTED OFFICIALS, BUSINESS LEADERS, AND ENTERTAINERS TO TRAVEL TO TINLEY PARK FOR THE LARGEST UNCF GALA IN ILLINOIS
SUBURBAN SCHOOL DISTRICTS PARTNER WITH UNITED NEGRO- COLLEGE FUND TO RAISE THOUSANDS IN SCHOLARSHIPS FOR LOCAL STUDENTS
Clerk Yarbrough Receives Award for Recordings Legal Help Desk
Cook County Clerk Karen A Yarbrough was awarded the 2023 Impact Award from the Center for Disability and Elder Law (CDEL) at their annual “Light Up The Loop” Winter Awards Benefit, Thursday evening for her key role in establishing the Recordings Legal Help Desk.
COMCAST PARTNERS WITH THE HIDDEN GENIUS PROJECT TO HELP BLACK MALE YOUTH IN CHICAGO AND ATLANTA ACQUIRE DIGITAL SKILLS AND ENTER THE TECH SECTOR
Comcast NBCUniversal today announced a new $2 million grant to The Hidden Genius Project, furthering the company’s longstanding efforts to advance economic mobility through critical digital skills building across its national footprint and here in Chicago.
RENOWN AFRICAN AMERICAN CORPORATE EXECUTIVE TO BE APPOINTED TO CHAIRMAN OF THE SOUTHLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Hundreds will gather and celebrate the appointment of one of Cook County’s most respected and premier community advocates, Ms. Bonita Parker. Ms. Parker is being installed as the Chairman of the prestigious Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce. (CSCC)
MOTHER AND DAUGHTER RELEASE BLACK HISTORY & HANDWRITING BOOKS
"A Handwriting and Black History Book" – Volumes 1, 2, and 3 will be released on Saturday, February 25th, in connection with Black History Month at a forum at 11824 S. Western Ave., Chicago, from 11:30 A.M. The books, written for children of all ages, focusing on the experiences of Black people, were published by NAD Thompson and Associates, a new publishing firm in Chicago."
MAJOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION TO HONOR AFRICAN AMERICANS WHO HAVE BEEN CREDITED WITH THEUPWARD MOBILITY OF THE AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY
(Richton Park, Illinois)-Calvin Jordan- Rich Township Supervisor and Democratic Committeeman along with Village of Matteson Mayor, Sheila Chalmers-Currin- will be joined by the Rich Township Board of Trustees, Village of Matteson Trustees, and over 700 hundred of business leaders, elected officials, civic and clergy leaders in honoring ten African American giants as part of the 4TH annual Rich Township Black History Month Gala and Awards Celebration.
THE DUSABLE MUSEUM PRESENTS ADRIAN DUNN”S “EMANCIPATION: ACT 2” FEATURING THE ADRIAN DUNN SINGERS
The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center is pleased to present Emancipation: Act 2 by Adrian Dunn with the Adrian Dunn Singers at the Museum on Sunday, February 26, 2023, at 6:30 PM.
Black-Woman Owned Tech Company, Sparkee, Introduces the World's First Two Part Charging System Portable Device
"Our world is becoming more reliant on our tech devices and it's time to start innovating the charging experience," said founder and creator Kyla Wilkinson. "I searched unsuccessfully for an aesthetically pleasing product that would charge my mobile devices without taking up too much space, so I decided to create one myself - because consumers shouldn't have to choose between a creative design and better battery life."
OUTFRONT Media Celebrates Black History Month with Campaigns to Honor Black Creators and African American Artists
OUTFRONT Media (NYSE: OUT) launched several OOH campaigns to celebrate and honor the lives, legacies, and artistry of Black Americans throughout Black History Month this February. The campaigns include a partnership with AdAge spotlighting Black creators on billboards throughout the United States and two series celebrating African American artists and artists of color via separate partnerships with MoMA and Artsy.
Chicago Public Schools Partners with NASCAR and the Chicago Street Race to Engage Students Through STEM/STEAM
As excitement builds for 2023 Chicago Street Race Weekend, NASCAR and Chicago Public Schools (CPS) today announced a collaborative initiative that will engage and inspire more than 22,000 students with racing-themed STEM and STEAM learning experiences and curriculum. The partnership was announced by CPS and Chicago Street Race officials today at the Field Museum in downtown Chicago with the help of 2023 DAYTONA 500 champion Ricky Stenhouse Jr., fresh off the driver’s victory at Daytona International Speedway on Sunday.
Local Black Photographer talks about his career
Jerome Simmons has had a storied career as a photographer. He started his career as a photographer at Johnson Publishing Company. He also had the pleasure of working with Don Cornelius of Soul Train, taking photographs.
KISS Colors & Care Announces Rap Sensation JT from CITY GIRLS as their NEW BRAND PARTNER and the introduction of its latest styling collection.
KISS Colors & Care, an award-winning textured hair brand, is thrilled to announce its newest brand partner, international rapper, songwriter, and model, JT.
