Chicago Police Officer’s Facial Hair Helps Raise Money for South Side Children this Father’s Day Weekend
Last year, Chicago police officer Kenneth Griffin was honored as a finalist in the Wahl ‘Benevolent Beards’ Contest for his charitable efforts and impressive beard. Griffin started the charity ‘No Matter What’ to mentor at-risk kids from the same South Side neighborhood he grew up in. He offers them new experiences like summer camps where they can feel safe and have fun. To celebrate Griffin’s ability to combine good grooming with goodwill, and in conjunction with the launch of this year’s contest, Wahl is bringing its mobile barbershop to The Quarry Event Center (2423 E. 75th St., Chicago, IL, 60649) this Father’s Day Weekend on Saturday, June 17, 2023, from 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. (CDT), and Sunday, June 18, 2023 from 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. (CDT). The visit is in partnership with Real Men Cook organizers and for every FREE beard trim Wahl will donate $100 to support Griffin’s charity.
WILL COUNTY BLACK DIAMOND CHAPTER OF TOP LADIES OF DISTINCTION, INC.
The Will County Black Diamond Chapter (WCBD) of Top Ladies of Distinction (TLOD), Inc. will host our 3rd Annual Hope in a Suitcase event which collects new and “gently loved” luggage and overnight bags for children in foster care. In the spring of 2020, the community partnerships committee learned that many children in foster care were transporting their belongings in garbage bags when transitioning to new homes.
THE WOMAN CONSIDERED “THE MOTHER OF ALL MOTHERS” IN THE SOUTHLAND SUCCUMBS AT THE AGE OF 83
Thaddeus Jones-Mayor of Calumet City and Illinois State Representative – is announcing the passing of his beloved mother, Ms. Devola Mae Johnson. Mother Johnson passed away on Saturday, May 27th, 2023, after an extended illness. Devola Mae Johnson affectionally known as “The Mother of Children” was born Devola was born to her parents Andrew Jackson and Thelma Hampton on June 16, 1939, in Chicago Heights, Illinois at St. James Hospital. She is the eldest of eight (8) children.
ALDERMAN STEPHANIE COLEMAN ELECTED AS THE NEW CHAIRMAN OF THE CHICAGO ALDERMANIC BLACK CAUCUS
(Chicago, Il,) Stephanie D. Coleman- Alderwoman of Chicago’s 16th Ward- today was elected as the new Chairman of the Chicago Aldermanic Black Caucus. Coleman was voted to a 4-year term by a majority of her fellow African American Aldermen.
Treasurer Frerichs Makes Record $100.7 Million Investment Earnings for State Portfolio During April
The State Treasurer’s Office made a record $100.7 million in investment earnings from the state investment portfolio in April, Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced.
MAYOR JOHNSON APPOINTS GARIEN GATEWOOD AS FIRST-EVER DEPUTY MAYOR OF COMMUNITY SAFETY
Mayor Brandon Johnson announced Garien Gatewood will serve as the City of Chicago’s Deputy Mayor of Community Safety. As the first-ever Deputy Mayor of Community Safety, Gatewood will lead cross-government efforts to eradicate the root causes of crime and violence, and advance a comprehensive, healing-centered approach to public safety.
Chicago’s Entertainment Industry Gets a Major Boost with Construction of The First and Only Purpose-Built Film Studios in Illinois – The Fields Studios
Knickpoint Ventures today welcomed civic, community and business leaders to the topping-off ceremony at The Fields Studios, Chicago’s first purpose-built film studio that is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2024. It boasts nine sound stages on two lots totaling 132,000 square feet of sound stages and over 350,000 square feet of creative and production offices, plus mill and support space. The Fields Studios offers the largest sound stage in Chicago and is the latest addition to the mixed-use redevelopment of the 20+acre, 1.5 million-square-foot former Marshall Fields warehouse property on Chicago’s Northwest Side.
Healthy School Meals for All Legislation Passes Illinois House and Senate
Free, healthy school meals for all Illinois students may soon become a reality if the state legislature funds the program recently passed in the House and Senate. House Bill 2471, the Healthy School Meals for All legislation, passed the Illinois House and Senate and paves the way for Illinois students to be hunger-free and ready to grow, learn and thrive.
POTTERY BARN LAUNCHES EXCLUSIVE HOME COLLECTION WITH SWEET JULY BY AYESHA CURRY
Pottery Barn, a portfolio brand of Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE: WSM), the world’s largest digital-first, design-led and sustainable home retailer, announced the launch of a new collaboration with Sweet July, a lifestyle brand founded by renowned restaurateur, chef, two-time New York Times bestselling author and entrepreneur, Ayesha Curry.
Fresh Start Expands Services for Women of Color Through $1.3 million Investment from JPMorgan Chase
Women experience depression twice as much as men, and Black women are only half as likely to seek care as White women. There are several barriers that account for the disparity in seeking support, including a lack of therapists from communities of color, cultural stigmas, and high costs. Through a $1.3-million commitment from JPMorgan Chase to Fresh Start Women's Foundation, the nonprofit will provide expanded resources and support directly to women of color.
Chicago Public Schools Names School Crossing Guards of the Year
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) celebrated Crossing Guard Appreciation Day with an award ceremony that recognized all crossing guards, including a few who earned special recognition for their dedication and skills. Observed annually each May in Illinois, Crossing Guard Appreciation Day recognizes the contributions that crossing guards make to keeping students and others safe as they commute to and from school.
Princess Cruises Salutes Tuskegee Airman with Special 100th Birthday Celebration
With a patriotic salute and special celebration, Princess Cruises welcomed one of the few surviving Tuskegee Airmen onboard Discovery Princess in Seattle as he arrived for his celebratory cruise to Alaska, marking an early commemoration for his 100th birthday. Lieutenant Colonel James H. Harvey III, retired United States Army Air Corps and Air Force officer (USAF), shattered racial barriers in the military as a part of a group of African American pilots who served their country with legendary distinction during World War II.
HARPER LEE’S TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD RETURNS BY POPULAR DEMAND
Broadway In Chicago is delighted to announce that individual tickets for the history-making production of TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD are on sale on Tuesday, May 23. Academy Award® winner Aaron Sorkin’s new play, directed by Tony Award® winner Bartlett Sher and based on Harper Lee’s classic novel will come back to Chicago as part of a multi-year national tour across North America. TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD will play Broadway In Chicago’s CIBC Theatre (18 W. Monroe St.) for a limited engagement August 8-13.
KEMETIC YOGA TO HOST SOUL YOGA FEST
FEST Yirser Ra Hotep has been practicing Kemetic Yoga since the 1970s. He is an instructor of Kemetic Yoga and creator of the YogaSkills Method. Throughout the years, he has certified and trained more than 5,000 Kemetic Yoga instructors. He also has developed a YogaSkills for Kids program.
Chicago Public Schools and City Colleges of Chicago Celebrate More than 600 Dual Credit Graduates
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) CEO Pedro Martinez, City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) Chancellor Juan Salgado, school administrators and families came together to recognize the growing number of CPS graduates who are leaving high school with a diploma as well as transferable college credits, up to and including an associate degree. Approximately 5,000 CPS Class of 2023 graduates earned nearly 40,000 total college credits from CCC while still in high school, saving an estimated $5.8 million in total projected college tuition costs.
PULLMAN PORTER MURAL UNVEILED
Just steps away from the Pullman National Historical Park is a mural highlighting the contributions of the Pullman porters. The mural was created by Joe Nelson. It shows a Pullman porter, with a Pullman sleeper car and the Pullman Clock Tower in the background, along with a group of porters.
WILL.I.AM AND GEORGE LOPEZ JOIN STAND UP TO CANCER AND PROVIDENCE IN PSA TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF COLORECTAL CANCER SCREENING
Grammy®-winning musician will.i.am and stand-up comedian and actor George Lopez have joined Stand Up To Cancer® (SU2C) and Providence for a new series of public service announcements (PSAs) that raise awareness about colorectal cancer screenings, early detection and prevention, and focus on reaching medically underserved communities.
HOPE CHICAGO RELEASES REPORT DEMONSTRATING ECONOMIC, SOCIAL BENEFITS TO SCHOLARS AND CITY, STATE ECONOMIES
Hope Chicago, the two-generation scholarship program providing debt-free college and vocational support to students and their parents at five Chicago Public Schools high schools, today released an impact report demonstrating the projected economic and social benefits of its innovative model.
INGREDIENTS FOR SUCCESS INITIATIVE BACK FOR THIRD ROUND
An initiative to help Black small business owners and entrepreneurs achieve success and gain support has opened its application process.
