MAYOR LIGHTFOOT, CITY AND COMMUNITY LEADERS CUT RIBBON TO OFFICIALLY UNVEIL THE PUBLIC SAFETY TRAINING CENTER
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot joined Chicago Police Department Superintendent David O. Brown, Chicago Fire Department Commissioner Annette Nance-Holt, Alderman Emma Mitts (37th Ward), Dr. Elizabeth Lockhart, and community partners to cut the ribbon on the recently completed Public Safety Training Center (PSTC). This cutting-edge training center will provide the cities’ first responders with the most modern facilities to hone their skills for emergency response situations, investigations, and tactical operations.
Free From Market Raises $2.1M Seed Round for its Food is Medicine Platform to Treat Chronic Health Conditions
Free From Market (FFM), the first patient-driven digital platform that empowers lower income Americans living with chronic health conditions to order the diet-specific foods and support they need, announces today that it has closed a $2.1 million seed investment. The funding allows the company to enhance its proprietary technology platform and expand its service delivery model to provide affordable, inclusive access to the personalized foods, telenutrition and data necessary to improve health outcomes.
Chicago Public Schools Celebrates National School Counseling Week
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is celebrating the start of National School Counseling Week by recognizing the contributions of school counselors to the success of CPS students. Like school districts across the country, CPS is taking this week to reflect on and honor the many contributions of school counselors, especially as students and staff emerge from nearly three years with the COVID-19 pandemic.
STATE REPRESENTATIVE JONES INTRODUCES LEGISLATION GEARED TOWARDS REDUCING CRIMES AT GAS STATIONS AND GROCERY STORES
Thaddeus Jones- Illinois State Representative of the 29th Legislative District- has officially introduced legislation that would reduce crimes at gas stations, grocery stores, pawn shops, and banks.
Gov. Pritzker Announces Illinois Has Paid Off Remaining Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund Debt
Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the state has officially repaid the remaining $1.36 billion unemployment insurance (UI) Trust Fund debt. The payment was made possible after an historic agreement was reached between the state, and representatives from business, labor, and bipartisan members of the General Assembly. It was then signed into law by the Governor.
LSTC Celebrates Black History Month with the theme, “Reparations: Educate, Liberate and Celebrate!”
The Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago’s (LSTC) announces the theme for its Black History Month 2023; Reparations: Educate, Liberate and Celebrate! It is no secret that Black communities continue to suffer under oppressive regimes, both in the US and globally. This year’s theme was adopted to address the question, “How can the breach caused by decades of harm and oppression be repaired?” Hence, the goal is that through education, and liberation Reparations can be achieved for the millions of African American and BIPOC people who continue to bear the weight of white privilege and supremacy.
Project H.O.O.D. receives an $8 million matching gift from the Robert R. McCormick Foundation
The Robert R. McCormick Foundation has made an $8 million matching gift donation to Project H.O.O.D. for its center. It will be named the Robert R. McCormick Leadership & Economic Opportunity Center.
Hyde Park Hospitality Partners With Englewood Barbie To Feed Home Insecure, aka “The Friends”
In a move that furthers its commitment to providing hospitality solutions tailored to a diverse array of partners, Marc Brooks, President and CEO of Hyde Park Hospitality (HPH), announced a partnership with Aleta Clark, aka Englewood Barbie, and her non-profit — Hugs No Slugs. The goal of the partnership is to help feed those living under the viaducts in Chicago with a $27,745 donation that will provide meals for 30 “Friends” per night for 210 nights from October to April.
After Veteran's Administration Rejected Payment for His Cancer Treatment, Black Veteran Credits HBCU for Saving His Life
The benefits of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are well known by those who enroll in them, support them or otherwise associate with them.
Ida’s Artisan Ice Cream and Treats Featured at the Museum of Ice Cream during Black History Month
Ida Nelson launched Ida’s Artisan Ice Cream and Treats in 2020 during the pandemic. The local ice cream and treats maker, who lives in North Lawndale, has collaborated with the Museum of Ice Cream to have two of her flavors featured during February.
Business Expo in Southland set for Feb. 18th
Dr. James Dentley’s entire life has been about helping people grow and scale their businesses. He has been speaking, training and coaching those in business and those who are interested in starting a business for more than 25 years.
Takeaways from a Conversation about Equitable Development
Morgan Malone is a social impact designer, a real estate advisor and has been an economic development practitioner for about 10 years. Most recently she has been managing the Michael Reese Redevelopment in Bronzeville.
21st Ward Candidate envisions a new ward, wants community input
Ayanna Clark always said she would never run for office. But two things happened in 2022 that made her decide to run for the 21st Ward Alderperson. The first thing that led her to run was a series of shootings that took place close to her oldest son’s school.
PoetrYY Finance announces partnership with Mbanq, and names Chairman of the Board
Respected Wall Street banker and Founder of 7Even Hills Venture Capital, a New York City-based fintech-focused VC firm, Delon Turner has been officially named chairman of the board of PoetrYY Finance; a digital financial technology services enterprise partnered with Mbanq.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH FORUM FEB. 25TH TO MOBILIZE BELIEVERS FOR PROGRESS
As part of Black History Month activities, a faith unity forum will be held on Saturday, Feb. 25, at 11:30 a.m. at the Living Sacrifices Ministries, 11824 S. Western Ave., Chicago, Illinois.
Black Magic Showcase Provides a Platform for Youth to Learn Chicago’s Black History Using Dance and Performing Arts
Black Magic Showcase will debut on February 18th at Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies, 700 E. Oakwood Blvd, Chicago, IL 60653, from 12:00 PM until 3:00 PM, The anticipated Black History showcase uses modern urban dance and performing arts to activate and engage with the youth to educate the importance of Chicago’s contribution to Black History Month.
DOLLY PARTON AND DIONNE WARWICK WILL HAVE THEIR FIRST-EVER COLLABORATION ON THE GOSPEL DUET ’PEACE LIKE A RIVER’ THAT WILL BE RELEASED ON FEBRUARY 24 ON THE KIND MUSIC GROUP LABEL
Musical legends Dolly Parton and Dionne Warwick are having their first ever collaboration with their recording of a gospel duet entitled ‘Peace Like A River,” which Dolly wrote and Damon Elliott, Dionne’s son/manager produced for AND CUT… Productions. They are filming a video today in Nashville to accompany the musical release. The song and video will be released on February 24 on Dionne and Damon’s Kind Music Group label. The video was directed by Nick Pres and Damon Elliott.
“Giving Back: The Soul of Philanthropy Reframed and Exhibited” Ribbon Cutting
Chicago African Americans in Philanthropy (CAAIP) hosted a ribbon cutting on February 2nd for the outstanding multi-media photographic exhibition Giving Back: The Soul of Philanthropy Reframed and Exhibited at the Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St.
Bradley University’s “Intern of the Year” has been helped along by CHA/S2S Scholarship
De’Jah Donahue has taken advantage of the Chicago Housing Authority’s full range of resources during her time as a high school and college student. She interned in the Resident Services department and worked in the Youth Opportunities division. She also used the CHA/Springboard to Success (S2S) Scholarship to help pay tuition at Bradley University, where last year she was named the College of Liberal Arts “Intern of the Year.”
