SOUTH SHORE COMMUNITY UNVEILS TRANSFORMATIVE QUALITYOF- LIFE PLAN TO REVITALIZE AND RESHAPE THE SOUTH SHORE
The South Shore Compact today announced the release of the South Shore Quality-of-Life Plan (QLP), an informative strategy to achieve the South Shore community’s shared goals of revitalization and renewal of the neighborhood and the advocacy required to achieve them. The plan reflects insights of all stakeholdersneighbors, business owners, community and faith-based institutions, educators, elected officials, and the many allies in government, foundations, and social service based in the South Shore community. In partnership with LISC Chicago, the South Shore Compact are the co-convenors for the QLP process in the South Shore and is made up of three convening agencies including the Neighborhood Network Alliance, South Shore Chamber of Commerce and South Shore Works Planning and Preservation Coalition.
Gov. Pritzker Announces $119 Million Investment in Western Illinois University
Governor JB Pritzker joined state and local officials to announce a $119 million investment for the construction of a Center for Performing Arts (CPA) at Western Illinois University. The funding is made possible by the Governor’s historic bipartisan Rebuild Illinois capital plan. The new Center for Performing Arts will support the academic mission and programs in the WIU College of Fine Arts and Communication and serve as a cultural and performing arts destination for the campus community, the City of Macomb, and the entire western Illinois region.
THE CHICAGO THANKSGIVING PARADE CELEBRATES 88 YEARS
The award-winning Chicago Thanksgiving Parade (‘Where grateful hearts gather’) returns from 8 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 24, traveling up Chicago’s legendary State Street from Ida B. Wells Drive to Randolph Street. This free family tradition joyfully showcases the best talent from across the nation, including marching bands, festive floats, staged performances, equestrian units, cultural performance troupes, and inflatables, all led by celebrity hosts and a special visitor from the North Pole—offering a celebration with jolly sights and sounds for attendees of all ages.
The Chicago Community Trust Unveils Dashboard Detailing How City, State, County are Spending Federal Economic Recovery Funding
The Chicago Community Trust recently unveiled a first-of-its-kind dashboard that centralizes data showing how the State of Illinois, the City of Chicago, and Cook County are leveraging federal COVID recovery dollars from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriation Act (CRRSAA), and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to work toward an equitable and inclusive recovery in the Chicago region.
Local Woman Looking For A Kidney Donor
Sherie Withers is looking for a living kidney donor. Withers is a 25-year Lupus survivor. She always had kidney issues because of her Lupus Nephritis. She was diagnosed with Lupus in 1998.
Olive-Harvey College to Offer Associate Degree in Cannabis Studies
Olive-Harvey College, located at 10001 S Woodlawn Ave., is set to offer an Applied Cannabis Studies Associate Degree. It is the first community college to offer such a degree program.
Country Club Hills Alderman eyes the Mayor’s seat
Spivey has been listening to the constituents during his time in office and he is passionate about bringing them what they need to move Country Club Hills forward. He has learned a lot in the last eight years. “We just have a really great community and I want to continue to serve them,” he said.
‘Raising Simba’ details a mother raising a son in the entertainment industry
Falisa Ray saw a seed in her son Aaron, she watered that seed and now he is in the touring company of “The Lion King.” Aaron J. Nelson saw “The Lion King” for the first time when he was 15 years old. He wanted to do what the person on stage was doing, playing the role of Simba.
Walmart’s “Black Friday Deals for Days” Returns with More Savings, Longer Events and Earlier Access for Walmart+ Members
Back by customer demand, Walmart is announcing the return of its month-long savings event, “Black Friday Deals for Days.” Like the past two years, Walmart will spread the excitement of Black Friday savings over three events throughout November and cap off a month of deals with Cyber Monday, delivering customers great prices on the must-have gifts of the season.
The City of Chicago Provides Opportunities for Residents to Support New Arrivals Ahead of Fall and Winter Seasons
With winter approaching, there is a need to provide new arrivals with winter coats and warm clothing along with other essential items. On Wednesday, August 31 the City of Chicago began welcoming asylum seekers bused from Texas to Chicago. To date the City has welcomed more than 3,000 new arrivals and they include individuals, families, children, and infants seeking refuge.
Chicago Transit Board Approves Two Measures Authorizing Future Land Acquisitions in Support of Advancing the Red Line Extension (RLE) Project
The Chicago Transit Board today approved two new measures that will allow the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) to begin the process of acquiring previously identified properties needed as part of the highly anticipated Red Line Extension project – one of the most critical investments in CTA’s history, and a transformative investment for Chicago and its Far South Side communities.
OIG Releases Third Quarter 2022 Report
The City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) has released its third quarter report to City Council, which summarizes the Office’s activity from July 1, 2022 through September 30, 2022, and contains details of concluded investigations, evaluations, audits, and other activities.
Delta participates in the 51st Annual Legislative Conference of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation
Delta continued to elevate the conversation on equity by convening a panel of our partners during the recent 51st Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. in Washington, D.C. The first time Delta has participated in this esteemed gathering of policy experts, community leaders and Members of Congress, the panel featured leaders from Goal Setter, OneTen, Responsible Business Initiative for Justice (RBIJ) and the Organization of Black Aviation Professionals (OBAP).
MAYOR THADDEUS JONES ANNOUNCES THE SUDDEN PASSING OF THE CALUMET CITY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR
Thaddeus Jones - Mayor of Calumet City, Illinois - regretfully is announcing the sudden passing of the on-site Calumet City Director of Information Technology, Robert McGee. On October 6th, Director McGee suddenly passed away while doing what he was firmly focused upon and genuinely loved, performing his duties at Calumet City City Hall.
BY THE HAND CLUB FOR KIDS FINDS A HOME IN ENGLEWOOD
By The Hand Club for kids was founded in 2001 with children from Cabrini Green. Twenty-one years later, the organization has served more than 6,000 children who range in grades from kindergarten to high school.
Ignite and Black at Microsoft (BAM) Bring Free STEM Workshop to Students on the South Side of Chicago in Light of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Black at Microsoft (BAM) and Microsoft STEM Americas divisions hosted a free STEM Workshop for Chicago Public School students on the South of Chicago. The workshop will featured cybersecurity experts who drew attention to the importance cybersecurity to protect systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks for National Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT IS LOOKING FOR APPLICANTS
Chicago Fire Department Commissioner Annette Nance-Holt never saw a Black Firefighter or Paramedic when she was growing up, and there definitely weren’t any women firefighters in the department when she was growing up. She’s hoping to change that.
700 Volunteers Turn Out for Illinois CPA Society’s 13th Annual CPA Day of Service
Showing their commitment to their communities, hundreds of certified public accountants (CPAs) across Illinois participated in the Illinois CPA Society’s 13th annual CPA Day of Service on Sept. 23rd, with others still planning activities this fall.
Charlie Wilson to Headline Chicago Urban League’s 61st Annual Golden Fellowship Dinner on Nov. 5
The Chicago Urban League’s 61st annual Golden Fellowship Dinner (GFD) will be held on Saturday, Nov. 5th, at the Sheraton Grand Chicago, 301 E. North Water Street. Chicago Urban League President and CEO Karen Freeman- Wilson announced award-winning R&B singer, songwriter and musician Charlie Wilson (also known as “Uncle Charlie”) as the headline performer.
