Gov. Pritzker Celebrates Completion of I-57 Improvements in Chicago, South Suburbs
Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) were joined today by local officials and community leaders to celebrate the completion of a series of multiyear improvements worth $82.1 million along Interstate 57, part of several investments in the state’s longest interstate highway made possible by the historic, bipartisan Rebuild Illinois capital program. Nearly 20 miles of I-57 were patched and resurfaced, while two bridges were repaired along a vital commercial and residential corridor connecting multiple communities from Chicago’s South Side through the south suburbs.
Afro Unicorn Holiday Deluxe is presented by Afro Unicorn Ent. and distributed by Connect Music.
Afro Unicorn®, the beloved character brand founded by visionary entrepreneur April Showers, announces the release of its second annual holiday EP, An Afro Unicorn Holiday Deluxe. Presented by Afro Unicorn Entertainment and distributed by Connect Music, this festive masterpiece encapsulates the season's spirit and underscores the brand's commitment to empowering and celebrating children of color.
Gov. Pritzker Announces the Largest Class of Small Businesses Inducted into the Illinois Made Program
Governor JB Pritzker joined the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), elected officials, and industry leaders at Koval Distillery to announce that 48 small businesses or ‘Makers’ have been inducted into the Illinois Made program – the largest class of businesses since the program’s inception in 2016. Each year, the Illinois Office of Tourism selects a group of local businesses that exemplify the authentic experiences and innovative products that make Illinois an incredible destination to explore for residents and visitors alike.
Buckner Asks Commuter Transit Authorities to Expand Public Transit Access
State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, is reaching out to leaders of the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD) and Metra Metropolitan Rail as well as the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) to expand access to public transit in the greater Chicago area.
MAYOR BRANDON JOHNSON UNVEILS NEW CENTRAL MARKET AT MIDWAY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Mayor Brandon Johnson joined officials from the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) and local concessionaires at Midway International Airport to celebrate the reopening of the airport’s Central Market and the completion of the historic Midway Modernization Program (MMP), the most comprehensive investment in Midway’s facilities in more than two decades.
Overcoming the Oil and Gas Industry’s Influence at COP28
Frederick Douglass said, “Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did and it never will.” Those of us with history in the civil rights movement know that taking on entrenched power and changing the status quo requires dogged tenacity and seizing key moments to break down barriers.
Imani’s Original Bean Pies provides opportunities for young people
Imani Muhammad started baking bean pies as a home school project with her daughter and the children in the home daycare she opened in 2000.
Program helps parents of newborns
A Chicago Department of Public Health program provides free, in-home nurse visits to parents with newborns. Family Connects Chicago was launched in 2020 and is available to families in Chicago who deliver babies at eight hospitals throughout the city.
Food Pantry Opens at Rich Township High School
A new food pantry has opened at Rich Township High School’s Fine Arts and Communications Campus in Richton Park.
Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation to host Policy Summit & Brunch
The Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation is preparing for its second policy summit and brunch conference, which will take place Dec. 8th and 9th, at the Swissotel, 323 E. Wacker Drive.
High school students developing app to help students chose career paths
Students in Chicago Vocational Career Academy’s IT program are developing an app that can help high school and college students figure out their career paths. The Pathways App, is a concept being developed by Leroy Moore, Deshawn Threadgill, Antonio Carter and Jaylen Lee under the advisement of their Web Design Teacher, Heather Williams.
THE CITY OF CALUMET CITY AND MAYOR THADDEUS JONES WELCOMES FEMA’S SUPPORT TO AID RESIDENTS RECOVERY FOLLOWING SEPTEMBER 17TH - SEPTEMBER 18TH STORM
Calumet City is thrilled to announce the imminent arrival of FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) to assist local residents in jumpstarting their recovery efforts in the aftermath of the September 17 - 18 storms and flooding. The establishment of a FEMA Disaster Recovery Center marks a significant step towards aiding the affected communities, with the first center set to open its doors on Friday, December 1. This inaugural center is the pioneer of several others slated for opening in the near future, and their respective dates and locations will be communicated promptly once finalized.
5th Annual Toy Drive Presented by 100 Black Men of Chicago Inc., to Benefit Chicagoland Area Children at Soldier Field’s United Club
100 Black Men of Chicago, Inc., announce their 25th Annual Toy Drive and Holiday Party on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, from 6pm to 11pm at the United Club located at Soldier Field – home of the Chicago Bears - 1410 Special Olympics Dr. 1st Floor, Chicago, IL 60605. Advanced registration required via https://100bmc.org/. No tickets sold at door. General admission with a toy is $20.00; without a toy is $40.
ILLINOIS LEGISLATIVE BLACK CAUCUS FOUNDATION (ILBCF) TO HOST POLICY SUMMIT THAT FOCUSES ON ELIMINATING CONTINUED SYSTEMIC RACISM
Through the yearly challenges of enhancing the upward mobility of the African American community through its collective legislative efforts in Springfield, the ILBCF understands firsthand the impactful but often moderate gains that have been achieved within the black experience. But with that same collective effort, the ILBCF also understands the enormous challenges and consistent roadblocks that continue to plague African American throughout Illinois. The conference will allow the leaders to engage in extremely difficult discussions that will expose, illustrate, and offer suggestions of resolve through legislation and grassroot organizing.
CITY OF CHICAGO ANNOUNCES NEW SHELTER STAY POLICY, ADDITIONAL LANDING ZONE PERSONNEL AND NEW REGULATORY MEASURES
With the aim of accelerating resettlement efforts for new arrivals, the City of Chicago is announcing the next phase of the New Arrivals Mission. Three new efforts build upon the work that the City has been doing for the past year.
Olive-Harvey College Celebrates Its First Graduating Class of the Rivian Technical Trades Program
Olive-Harvey College (OHC) celebrated its first students graduating from the Rivian Technical Trades program after five months of study and hands-on paid training. The students will graduate from OHC and all have recently accepted positions with Rivian as automotive technicians.
The Executive Leadership Council Appoints Earl Granger, III as Chief Development and Impact Officer
he Executive Leadership Council (ELC) announced the appointment of Earl Granger, III as Chief Development and Impact Officer. The ELC is the preeminent global membership organization for Black current and former CEOs, senior executives and board members of Fortune 1000 and equivalent companies, top-tier entrepreneurs and global thought leaders. The organization advocates for advancing Black leadership by increasing the number of Black corporate CEOs, C-Suite executives and board members, and building the pipeline of the next generation of Black corporate leaders.
COMMISSIONER LARRY ROGERS JR., A SHINING EXAMPLE OF TRANSPARENCY, INTEGRITY, AND FAIRNESS
It is no secret that Cook County voters may often have diverse opinions of individual elected officials and the political spectrum as a whole. But it is refreshing to hear from voters of their positive experiences with select elected officials who within their respective views are stellar and upstanding government leaders.
