Scottie Pippen and Orange Comet Team Up For Exclusive Metawear Digital Sneakers Collaboration
Orange Comet, Inc., a leading Web3 entertainment company, announces its collaboration with basketball legend Scottie Pippen, celebrating the Hall of Famer’s love for the game and his passion for sneakers. This original, dynamic, and limited edition collection marks Orange Comet’s debut into digital wearable fashion. The virtual wearable cross-platform sneakers combined with exciting utility introduces web3 and sneakerhead audiences to digital wearables for the future with “Metawear.”
PRSA Chicago Expands Michelle Flowers Diversity Fellowship for 2023
The Chicago Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA Chicago), one of the country’s largest chapters, is proud to open applications for the third annual Michelle Flowers Diversity Fellowship. Established in 2020, the initiative was created to grow the pipeline of upcoming multicultural talent in the field of public relations and communications.
McDonald’s USA Partners with Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and Alkeme to Deepen Its Commitment to Support HBCU Students Financial and Mental Health Needs
McDonald’s has remained committed to feeding and fostering communities when they need it most, starting with a warm meal and a smile. As part of this commitment, the company has long supported Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) through departmental funding, sports sponsorships and student scholarships.
Sen. Warnock’s Victory Is a Win for Georgia and America
If you haven’t watched Sen. Raphael Warnock’s speech on the night of his reelection in Georgia on December 6, stop everything you’re doing, and watch it now. Then tell your kids to watch it. And your neighbors.
Ivy Hall sets itself apart from other cannabis dispensaries
In November, Ivy Hall opened. The Cannabis Dispensary, which is the State’s first social equity cannabis dispensary, it is located at 1720 N. Damen in Chicago.
CHANCE THE RAPPER & SOCIALWORKS KICKS OFF ITS 4TH ANNUAL “A NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM”
Chance the Rapper is ushering in the holidays with the announcement of SocialWorks’ 4th Annual A Night at the Museum Event taking place from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, December 16th, at the Museum of Science and Industry, 5700 DuSable Lake Shore Drive. At ‘A Night at the Museum’ (ANATM), SocialWorks and Chance the Rapper reimagine the Museum of Science and Industry as a holiday wonderland. Guests will engage with 50+ event-only vendors, activations, performers, unique Chance opportunities, SocialWorks’ updates, and explore the 400K square foot museum and its exhibits after hours.
State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Returns $15,328 to Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
An early holiday gift is being delivered to Lutheran Social Services of Illinois. The Des Plaines-based non-profit social services organization is receiving $15,328 in unclaimed cash that was surrendered to Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs’ office, which is responsible for safeguarding unclaimed property.
Steve and Sheila Conner, Founders of Heph Foundation Black couple wins $1.2 M grant to reimagine STEM education
The HEPH Foundation, an education-focused foundation, is proud to announce that it has been awarded a $1.2 Million grant to support its commitment to learners. The grant is provided by the How We Learn Fund, a fund administered by the Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation.
BLACK & LATINO EXCELLENCE INVESTMENT SUMMIT 2023 OPEN TO APPLICANTS
To be eligible for the Black & Latino Excellence Investment Summit, the business must operate in the retail, light manufacturing and/or professional services industries; have more than $250,000 in annual revenue; be in business for a minimum of three years and identify a clear growth and development opportunity that requires capital investment; and those business are on the South or West sides, or a are interested in locating a business on the South or West sides.
Homeowners: Are you missing exemptions on your property tax bill?
COOK COUNTY – As homeowners in Cook County receive their 2021 Second Installment Tax Bills (tax bill) in the mail they are encouraged to look at the bottom left corner to ensure that the correct exemption(s) are applied.
Business owner and Harvey resident is running for Mayor
Anthony McCaskill’s first memory of being involved in politics was when he was 11-years old passing out flyers. Since then, he has lived a life of public service, from serving in the Village of Dixmoor, the Harvey Park District and the Harvey Public Library District.
Dolton 149 Board Appoints Mercedes Francisco to Fill Vacant Seat
South suburban Dolton School District 149’s Board of Education voted this week to appoint Calumet City resident Mercedes Francisco to a vacant seat on the seven-member panel.
VILLAGE OF LYNWOOD & MAYOR JADA D. CURRY HOST ONE OF THE LARGEST LIGHTS FESTIVALS IN SOUTHLAND, “LYNWOOD IS LIT” HOLIDAY HOME LIGHTS FESTIVAL
Mayor Jada D. Curry and the Village of Lynwood are proud to announce “Lynwood is Lit: Holiday Lights Festival kickoff was an absolute success. The highly anticipated lights festival featured a light show, hot cocoa, cider, family photos, and ornament decorating. The family event was designed to engage all members of the family to experience the holidays in a special way. Lynwood’s very own fire chief has been selected as one of “Great Chicago Lights” top five finalists for holiday lights homes of Lynwood. Mayor Jada Curry hopes that the holiday spirit continues to shine through the Village of Lynwood and that every guest feels welcome to come back.
CALUMET HEIGHTS RESIDENT RUNS FOR 8TH WARD ALDERMAN
Sean Flynn has announced that he is running for 8th Ward Alderman. His run for office is an extension of his background, working in community service.
LAST CHANCE TO VISIT PRINCE: THE IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE BEFORE IT ENDS DEBUT CHICAGO RUN DEC. 31
Music lovers have just a few weeks left to visit Prince: The Immersive Experience before it ends its debut run in Chicago on Saturday, Dec. 31. Created by Superfly in partnership with the Prince Estate, Prince: The Immersive Experience celebrates the legacy of the iconic Artist through an interactive trip through Prince’s life, creative evolution and original sound. Tickets are available at the Box Office and at PrinceTheExperience.com.
DUSABLE MUSEUM TO HOST “THE COLOR IS: RENAISSANCE WEEKEND” DECEMBER 9-10, 2022
The DuSable Museum of Black History and Education Center will host The Color Is: Renaissance Weekend, a two-day event on Dec. 9-10, to culminate the “Nick Cave and Jack Cave: The Color Is Fashion Exhibition” which made its debut at The DuSable in August. The special exhibition pays tribute to Black aesthetics and innovation throughout history and draws influence from Ebony Fashion Fair, NYC Ball Culture, and Black cinema.
South Suburban College First to Launch Program in South Cook County in Partnership with Pace Bus in Free* CDL Permit Training
South Suburban College (SSC) and Pace Bus are pleased to announce their partnership to provide a free CDL Class B commercial driver's license permit course for the next generation of professional bus operators in the Chicago Southland region. The college and transportation agency have teamed up to offer a customized two-week period to assist qualified applicants in obtaining their CDL permit. To remove financial barriers for students to pursue and complete the program actively, Pace will cover the costs of tuition, training, books, fees, and other expenses associated with the program. In addition, in partnership with Pace, SSC's Work Equity Initiative will provide additional support and resources to students completing the Pace training.
Acclaimed Illinois STEM Academy Expands Enrollment to Non-Illinois Students
The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA, imsa.edu) is announcing – for the first time in its 36-year awarded history – that it will open up a limited number of new academy spots to out-of-state, tuition-paying students.
