SMALL BUSINESS STOREFRONT ACTIVATIONS LAUNCH ACROSS CHICAGO CREATING UNIQUE SHOPPING EXPERIENCES
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) announced the opening of over 55 spaces as part of the City’s Small Business Storefront Activation Program. These storefront activations are the culmination of $2 million in grant funding the City awarded to seventeen local community and economic development organizations to support small businesses by activating previously vacant storefronts across the city.
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Kicks Off 2022 Holiday Season with Online Auction of Unclaimed Property
Jewelry, collectible coins, sports memorabilia and historic souvenirs are among the more than 450 unclaimed property items to be auctioned online through Friday, Dec. 9.
Gov. Pritzker Appoints Erin A. Johnson to Serve as Cannabis Regulation Oversight Officer
Governor JB Pritzker announced Erin A. Johnson will serve as the state’s Cannabis Regulation Oversight Officer. She replaces Danielle Perry, who previously served as the CROO.
Hope Chicago Wins 2022 Chicago Innovation Award
Hope Chicago has been named one of the winners of the 21st annual Chicago Innovation Awards.
Farmers National Banc Corp. Announces Board Addition
Farmers National Banc Corp. (NASDAQ: FMNB) (“Farmers”) welcomes a new member to its Board of Directors, Mr. André Thornton, who will bring a wealth of business experience to Farmers. Mr . Thornton was appointed by the Board of Directors effective Jan. 1, as a Class II director with a term expiring in 2024.
Designer Brands Inc. Expands Board of Directors with Two New Members
Designer Brands Inc. (NYSE: DBI) (the “Company” and “Designer Brands”), one of the world’s largest designers, producers and retailers of the most recognizable footwear and accessories, announced two new appointments to its Board of Directors.
NATION’S INFLATION CRISIS IS CRIPPLING POPULAR TOY DRIVE’S ABILITY TO FULFILL ITS MISSION OF DISTRIBUTING 25,000 TOYS
PASTOR TO APPEAL TO PUBLIC TO DONATE TOYS TO ENSURE THAT NONE OF THE EXPECTED 4000 CHILDREN ARE LEFT BEHIND WITHOUT A TOY FOR CHRISTMAS DONATIONS ARE GREATLY NEEDED THIS YEAR DUE TO ECONOMIC INFLATION OPERATION COVER CHICAGO” IN JEOPARDY OF NOT HOSTING IT’S ANNUAL TOY GIVEAWAY FOR THE 10TH YEAR IN A ROW Thursday, December 8th, @ 10:00 AM (PRESS CONFERENCE) Another Chance Church, 9550 S. Harvard, Chicago, Illinois
Oscar Nominee Aunjanue Ellis Discusses Her New Film About Freedom Fighter Fannie Lou Hamer
Academy Award nominee Aunjanue Ellis, talks to Culturs Global Multicultural Lifestyle Network podcast “Destinations with Doni” about her short film, which was a passion project. The project centers on the freedom fighting legacy of Fannie Lou Hamer in the United States through the lens of Ellis and awards inning director, Christine Swanson. Ellis is best known for roles in “King Richard,” with Will Smith, and HBO’s “Lovecraft Country.”
YUMEKA BROWN ENERGIZED, PRIMED AND READY AS SHE IS SWORN INTO OFFICE AS COMMISSIONER OF THE METROPOLITAN WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT (MWRD)
Yumeka Brown-Village Clerk for the Village of Matteson, Il- was joined by over 200 in Chicago today as they celebrated the swearing in of Brown as the newly elected Commissioner of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD).
THE MUSICIANS’ GREEN BOOK: AN ENDURING LEGACY Available on PBS Stations
Headliner Josephine Beavers Joined by Guest Stars Johnny Britt, Howard Hewett, Little Anthony, Darlene Love and More To Explore the Underground Travel Guide Used by Black Artists During Segregation
CHICAGO BEYOND INVESTS MILLIONS IN INNOCENCE ORGANIZATION, LIFE AFTER JUSTICE
Chicago Beyond has invested $3.2 million in Life After Justice, a Chicago-based innocence organization, founded by exonerees. Chicago Beyond was launched in 2016 by Liz Dozier, a former principal at Fenger High School. The goal of the organization is to think about how young people can be better served.
The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago Announces SPRING 2023 exhibitions
The Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) Chicago announces the following exhibitions for Spring 2023. Duane Linklater: mymothersside March 11 – September 3 Bergman Family Gallery
UPDATE ON ROBBINS WATER SITUATION
The Village of Robbins is experiencing complications with their water due to a crumbling water infrastructure. On Thanksgiving Day, a quarter of the town experienced little to no water.
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OBTAINS GUILTY PLEA IN MEDICAID FRAUD CASE AGAINST COOK COUNTY DOCTOR
Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced the Attorney General’s office obtained a guilty plea in a case against a Cook County OB-GYN who fraudulently charged Illinois’ Medicaid program for services that were never provided.
CHICAGO AREA NATIVE AWARDED PRIZE FOR GUN SAFETY DEVICE
Kayla Austin came up with the idea for My Gun’s Been Moved when she was 12 years old. Seven years later, Austin has been awarded a cash prize for the gun safety device by Pharrell William’s Black Ambition.
Disney Parks and RICE Bring Diverse Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs to Walt Disney World
10-year-old Zoe Oli of Atlanta arrived at Walt Disney World for the first time a few days ago, not on vacation but as CEO of her start-up business, Beautiful Curly Me, aimed at creating dolls who look like her.
ROSELAND COMMUNITY HOSPITAL CONCLUDES THE YEAR WITH SPECIAL FOUNDATION FUNDRAISER IN SUPPORT OF FUTURE COMMUNITY PHILANTHROPY EFFORTS
This hospital located on the Far South Side invites Chicagoans to give back this holiday season by hosting fundraiser event in an effort to raise money and celebrate the foundation’s achievements in the Greater Roseland area.
HUNDREDS SET TO ATTEND VILLAGE OF MATTESON & MAYOR SHEILA CHALMERS- CURRIN ANNUAL“TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY”
he Village of Matteson and Mayor Sheila Chalmers- Currin are bringing in the holidays with their annual tree-lighting ceremony. Matteson will be joined by a multitude of local residents throughout the village to celebrate this season. One of the defining agendas of Matteson has been to welcome newcomers and residents throughout The Southland.
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.
