McDonald’s Invests in 40 Local Chicago Nonprofit Organizations Dedicated to Supporting Opportunity Youth
McDonald’s Corporation announced today it will invest in 40 Chicago-based nonprofit organizations that are addressing some of the city’s most pressing needs for Opportunity Youth through its Chicago Community Impact Grants Program, developed in partnership with The Chicago Community Trust (the Trust).
Argonne Puts Climate Impact in Cities Under the Microscope with New Collaborative Study
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded DOE’s Argonne National Laboratory and a team of academic and community leaders, including City Colleges of Chicago, $25 million over five years to advance urban climate science by studying climate change effects at local and regional scales. The results of this new research will inform communities to build resilience to future effects of climate change.
Museum of Ice Cream Chicago invites visitors to get back to cool with 20% off tickets
It’s back to school season, but summer doesn’t have to end here! To keep the fun going, Museum of Ice Cream Chicago is serving up 20% OFF weekday ticket purchases through September with code BACKTOSCHOOL. Visitors can scoop up sweet savings to explore a playground of boundless creativity with 12 dessert-inspired installations and unlimited frozen treats!
Illinois’ Leading Latinx-serving Organizations Unite with Elected Officials and Advocates to Highlight Need for More Violence Prevention Funding
Recently the, Latino/a/x violence prevention organizations and leaders came together to discuss the underinvestment in public safety in Latino/a/x communities throughout Illinois and advocate for sustainable funding and resources that close the gap and are commensurate with the need.
Editorial: Forget Legacy; The PGA Tour Is All About Money and Monopoly
“We’re all about legacy.” That’s what PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan told reporters earlier this year while attempting to differentiate his tour from the Greg Norman-helmed LIV Golf league, which promised players guaranteed money and bigger purses than the PGA Tour, and is making its Chicago debut at Rich Harvest Farms golf club in Sugar Grove this week. According to Monahan, history, tradition, and legacy are far more important than money on the PGA Tour. Unfortunately, even the most casual observer can see the commissioner is full of what makes the proverbial Bermuda grass grow.
National Kidney Foundation of Illinois to Host a Community Health Talk on Kidney Disease at Saint Sabina Catholic Church on September 18th
The National Kidney Foundation of Illinois will host a Community Health Talk (CHT) on Sunday, September 18, 2022, on kidney disease at Saint Sabina Catholic Church, 1210 West 78th Place in Chicago. The Reverend Michael Pfleger is senior pastor. This event from 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.
Kayla Tucker Adams Recognized by National Association of Black Journalists with 2022 Patricia L. Tobin Media Professional Award
Public relations executive Kayla Tucker Adams was recently honored by the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) with the 2022 Patricia L. Tobin Media Professional Award during the Hall of Fame Luncheon in Las Vegas.
Share Our Strength Partners with Local Organizations to Boost Enrollment in Enhanced Child Tax Credit
“It takes more than food to fight hunger,” said Lillian Singh, Senior Vice President at Share Our Strength. “The enhanced Child Tax Credit helped parents afford basic necessities like groceries, child care and transportation. Equity is central to our approach to ensure this benefit reaches those who need it most.”
Pandora democratizes diamonds with U.S. and Canada lab-created diamond launch
Pandora, the world’s largest jewellery brand, announces that Diamonds by Pandora is available in the U.S. and Canada. Featuring lab-created diamonds grown in the U.S. and crafted with 100% recycled silver and gold, the new collection combines design and sustainability and makes diamond jewellery – the epitome of luxury – accessible to more people.
Obama Foundation Outpaces City Goals for Diverse Hiring, Awarding 52 percent of Contracts to Diverse Vendors
On Wednesday, Aug. 24, the Obama Foundation released its first annual workforce report highlighting that the organization is on track to meet its ambitious workforce business diversity goals for construction. With just 18 percent of the spend utilized to date, 52 percent of contracts have been awarded to diverse vendors. While workforce hiring has only just begun, 32 percent of the early workforce comes from the South and West Sides, a key priority for the Foundation to focus on specific communities rather than citywide residents.
30th Annual Green Tie Ball Returns Saturday, Sept. 17
The Green Tie Ball, benefiting Chicago Gateway Green, is one of Chicago’s longest-running and most anticipated gala events. This year, it will take place from 6 p.m. to midnight at Chicago Sports Museum, 835 N Michigan Ave.
CLINK WINE FESTIVAL SHOWCASES BIPOC WOMEN IN WINE AND SPIRITS INDUSTRY
Chrishon Lampley had an idea to start a wine festival because she knew what was missing in the wine and spirits industry. Lampley is the owner of Love, Cork, Screw. She connected with Joyce Dawkins, founder of She ROCKS It: Celebrating Women Who Rock, and they collaborated on creating CLINK Wine Festival, which will take place from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18th, at Wilder Mansion in Elmhurst.
ComEd Celebrates First Graduating Class of New Job Training Program
ComEd announced the first-ever cohort of the ComEd Craft Academy program has graduated, with nine participants demonstrating the knowledge and physical competencies required to enter the craft workforce, comprised of roles in the skilled trades, including entry-level positions such as line workers and construction workers. The Craft Academy launched earlier this year to expand training opportunities for prospective skilled trades workers, a key focus of ComEd’s plan to grow its workforce to meet the demands of the clean energy transition underway in Illinois.
Le Village Cowork Invests in Early Childhood Educators with Equitable Wages and Comprehensive Benefits
Le Village Cowork, a childcare and coworking space, is working to address the so-called teacher pay penalty. At Le Village all early childhood educators receive living wages, paid time off, healthcare coverage, paid family leave, free enrollment for one child after six months, and continuing education opportunities.
Social app wants to bring humanity back to social media
A new social app wants to inspire transparency, normalize moods and recreate the human experience online. The target group is Gen Z, teenagers and young people, between the ages 15-25. Inpathy was founded by Ziarekenya Smith, an entrepreneur based in Detroit, Mich.
New Manga about Samuel “Blitz” Bazawule highlights his creative roots
The Vilcek Foundation has published a new manga biography celebrating the creative roots of Ghanaian-born artist Samuel “Blitz” Bazawule. A musician, visual artist, filmmaker, and novelist, Bazawule received the Vilcek Prize for Creative Promise in Music in 2013. The Vilcek Foundation Prizes recognize outstanding immigrants and honor immigrants’ contributions to the arts, culture, and society in the United States.
LUV INSTITUTE CELEBRATES 10 YEARS
Cosette Nazon-Wilburn founded the Love, Unity and Values (LUV) Institute in 2012 with the purpose of helping young people who were struggling with socio-emotional learning competence. To celebrate the organization’s 10th year, LUV Institute is hosting a Parade of Hearts Tour.
CHIEF INNOVATION OFFICER WANTS TO SUPPORT GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATIONS
Dr. Maurice Swinney was recently named Chief Innovation Officer for Chicago Beyond. Swinney, who was in education for 21 years, was the first Chief Equity Officer for Chicago Public Schools.
RAOUL, U.S. SECRET SERVICE HOST TRAINING AIMED AT PREVENTING TARGETED SCHOOL VIOLENCE
Attorney General Kwame Raoul partnered with the U.S. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC) and the Lake County State’s Attorney’s office in hosting a training designed to prevent targeted acts of violence in schools. The event is part of a series of trainings on behavioral threat assessment that are presented by the NTAC to help prevent mass casualty attacks.
