Illinois Earns Credit Upgrade from S&P
Governor JB Pritzker celebrated S&P Global Ratings’ upgrade of Illinois bonds. This latest action means that Illinois has received a total of seven upgrades in less than two years under Governor Pritzker. This fiscal progress was achieved due to strong fiscal leadership by Gov. Pritzker and Democrats in the General Assembly.
Scholarship provides funding for students interested in STEM
ComEd has a scholarship for students interested in pursuing careers in energy. The Future of Energy Scholars Program provides up to $10,000 for students, as well as an opportunity to intern with ComEd.
Green City Market to Kick Off 2023 Sustainable Supper Series at Michelin-Recognized Restaurant, Eden
Green City Market (GCM), the nonprofit organization behind Chicago’s premier sustainable farmers’ market, is hosting its first installment of the 2023 Sustainable Supper Series at The Paramount Group’s Avondale-based restaurant, Eden. The event takes place on from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 21, and tickets will include a specialty cocktail (or mocktail), a three-course meal sourced locally and sustainably from Green City Market farmers, and a live panel discussing the important impact that farmers’ markets have on the local food system.
LYNWOOD HOST “PROPERTY AFTER DEATH FORUM” FOR RESIDENTS TO GAIN KNOWLEDGE ON HOW TO PLAN FOR ASSETS & PROPERTY FRAUD PROTECTION
The Village of Lynwood is pleased to announce its upcoming Property After Death Forum Event, which will take place on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, from 5:30 PM until 7:30 PM, at the Glenwood-Lynwood Library located at 19901 Stony Island Avenue, Lynwood, IL 60411. The event will provide essential information on how residents can acquire assets from their loved ones after death and how to protect their homes from property fraud. Residents will have an in-depth opportunity to gain knowledge on how to acquire assets from their loved ones after death. Statistics show that billions of dollars in assets go unclaimed each year, mainly due to a need for knowledge about how to transfer them. This event aims to provide residents with the necessary information on transferring homes, cars, and bank accounts to whom they choose.
Sebastian White to Partner With Chef Devon Quinn to Raise Funds for The Evolved Network
Chef Sebastian White of The Evolved Network and Chef Devon Quinn, Chief Culinary Officer for eden, are thrilled to present “Sprouts of Change”, a five-course collaboration dinner from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 14. Guests will enjoy passed bites, dinner, and wine pairings–with each of the five courses created by either Devon or Sebastian, ending with a dessert they’ve created together. All proceeds from the dinner will directly support The Evolved Network in their mission to provide culinary, gardening, and service experiences to equip youth in systematically oppressed Chicago communities. Programs offer transformative healing, useful real life skills, and the support needed to evolve into masters of their own unique gifts.
Young, Black & Lit Celebrates Five-Year Anniversary with 25,000 Book-Giving Campaign and Youth Writing Contest
Young, Black & Lit is excited to announce their five-year anniversary with the launch of Give Big, Get LIT: Bridging the Gap Through Literacy and Storytelling campaign, a year-long literacy campaign aimed to empower children of color through culturally diverse books. On Wednesday, Feb. 15, the organization launched a national book-giving campaign with a goal of donating 25,000 books and kick-off the Young, Black & Lit Future Author family writing contest.
CPS Announces Plan to Expand Cameras for Districts Schools
Chicago Public Schools today announced a bold three-year security camera investment plan as a critical part of CPS’ comprehensive safety initiatives. The $76.3 million investment, announced Wednesday morning at Eli Whitney Elementary School, calls for adding cameras to existing schools and updating systems that currently have outdated equipment in an effort to ensure that all District schools have state-of-the-art cameras to support the safety of students and staff.
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ASKS COURT TO REQUIRE TIKTOK TO COMPLY WITH INVESTIGATION
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 46 attorneys general, filed an amicus brief on Monday asking a court to order social media company TikTok, Inc. to fully comply with an ongoing national investigation into whether the company violated consumer protection laws.
National Initiative to Reduce Gun Homicides by 20 Percent Over 5 Years Launches in First 4 Cities
During Black History Month when the accomplishments, struggles and resilience of the Black Struggle are brought to the forefront of the American public as means to remind our nation that truly without Black History, there is no American history; four national African American led organizations committed to ending gun violence are partnering with mayors across the nation to scale up, unite and bring cohesion to the growing movement of the community violence intervention (CVI) ecosystem.
G-SHOCK AND WU-TANG CLAN RELEASE SECOND LIMITED EDITION TIMEPIECE
The GM6900WTC22-9 celebrates Wu-Tang Clan's 30th anniversary, nearly half a century after the culture-disrupting hip-hop genre was birthed
JENISE TERRELL NAMED CEO OF PUBLIC ALLIES
The Board of Directors of Public Allies, a nonprofit dedicated to social justice and racial equity, is honored to announce the appointment of Jenise Terrell to the position of CEO. Jenise brings over 25 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, community development, and leadership development to this role. Most of her career has been focused on leveraging national service as a vehicle to create pathways to leadership for marginalized and disenfranchised voices across the United States.
Kenny Burns - The "Lifestyle Specialist" From Music to Business and Everything in Between
When it comes to influence, the word is synonymous with legendary Lifestyle Specialist, Kenny Burns.
SBA Working Capital Disaster Loan Deadline Approaching for 2022 Condominium Complex Fire in Cook County, Illinois
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding small businesses in Cook County affected by the condominium complex fire that occurred at The Park of River Oaks condominium in Calumet City on May 30, 2022, that the deadline is approaching to apply for working capital disaster loans. Small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture, and most private nonprofit organizations should apply by the April 5 deadline.
SOUTH SIDE HEALTHY COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION INVESTS NEARLY $1 MILLION IN COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Noting that social determinants of health—like nutritious food and a place to call home—play a big role in health and well-being, the South Side Healthy Community Organization (SSHCO) today announced a significant investment in community resources as a key part of building health equity on Chicago’s South Side. Nearly one million dollars has been committed to local organizations that provide nutritious food, employment services, stable housing, emergency financial support and transportation services focused on getting South Side residents to and from medical appointments.
A step toward better elections
State Representative Anna Moeller’s bill would require candidates for political office to include email addresses on petitions filed with their statement of candidacy. Already, candidates provide a standard mailing address. This legislation would move that requirement into the 21st century.
Mahogany Browne talks ‘Chlorine Sky’
Mahogany Browne is the author of “Chlorine Sky,” which is currently running at the Steppenwolf Theatre. Brown was nice enough to take the time to answer some questions about turning her poetry and prose into a stage play for “Chlorine Sky.”
STATE REPRESENTATIVE DEBBIE MEYERS- MARTIN RECEIVES ACCOLADES FOR “STROKE PREVENTION & AWARENESS CAMPAIGN”
State Representative Debbie Meyers-Martin of the 38th District hosted a ceremonial event for Stroke Awareness in the Southland on Friday, February 24th, at Governors State University. The event was a partnership between State Representative Meyers-Martin and Governors State University dedicated to raising awareness about stroke prevention and treatment.
Rich Township Mourns Loss Of Assessor Ranieri
On behalf of the Rich Township Board Trustees, we would like to express our deepest sympathies for the loss of Carol Ranieri. We know that Carol was a beloved member of the Rich Township community, and her passing has deeply impacted us all.
2023 Municipal Election Recap
The Tuesday, Feb. 28th, municipal election in the City of Chicago consisted of important races. From Mayor of the City of Chicago to Alderman to the new District Councils, people were encouraged to get out and vote.
