CHA Partners with Jonathan Rose Companies to Preserve Affordable Housing at Barbara Jean Wright Court Apartments Development partner says unit preservation through CHA was critical
The Chicago Housing Authority has partnered with Jonathan Rose Companies to preserve affordable housing at the Barbara Jean Wright Court Apartments, a 272-unit development located on Chicago’s Near West Side. Rose’s preservation acquisition will secure affordable housing in a quickly gentrifying community. The purchase of the property closed last month.
Business Owner Launches Organization to Help Find High- Quality Hair Wigs
The American Wig Association was founded in 2022 by business owner Marquetta Breslin. After learning about wig making while helping her mother through cancer and the effects of chemotherapy, Marquetta realized there was no organization tasked with helping those looking for wigs to easily find capable wig makers. The American Wig Association helps wig makers easily connect with clients across the United States who are looking for high-quality wigs.
MAYOR LIGHTFOOT ISSUES RFI TO BRIDGE THE DIGITAL DIVIDE IN CHICAGO
CHICAGO — Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather recommendations and ideas for how to provide affordable, quality, and reliable internet service options that meet the needs of communities most burdened by the digital divide. Through the RFI, the City seeks ideas for increasing broadband access and adoption in communities with low rates of internet adoption. The City is particularly interested in hearing ideas on how to leverage its physical assets (such as light poles and rooftops) in this effort. The intent of this initiative is to ensure people living in historically underinvested communities receive access to affordable, high-quality internet so they can fully participate in an increasingly digital world.
Singer/Songwriter, Jessica Reedy, Featured on T.D. Jakes’ New Album, ‘Finally Loosed” Released in Conjunction With The Final Woman Thou Art Loosed Conference
DALLAS, PRNewswire -- T.D. Jakes, a globally renowned businessman, faith leader and philanthropist, recently held the final Woman, Thou Art Loosed! (WTAL) conference, the global women’s empowerment movement that has spanned two decades. In honor of the final WTAL Conference, Jakes also released a new album, Finally Loosed, which debuted as the #1 Christian/Gospel album on iTunes. The album, released on September 20, combines gospel, inspirational and secular music and features some of the hottest artists in entertainment, including Timbaland, Sheila E., Tamar Braxton, Israel Houghton, Fred Jerkins, Maranda Curtis, and Jessica Reedy, among others.
SOUTH SHORE COMMUNITY UNVEILS TRANSFORMATIVE QUALITYOF- LIFE PLAN TO REVITALIZE AND RESHAPE THE SOUTH SHORE
The South Shore Compact today announced the release of the South Shore Quality-of-Life Plan (QLP), an informative strategy to achieve the South Shore community’s shared goals of revitalization and renewal of the neighborhood and the advocacy required to achieve them. The plan reflects insights of all stakeholdersneighbors, business owners, community and faith-based institutions, educators, elected officials, and the many allies in government, foundations, and social service based in the South Shore community. In partnership with LISC Chicago, the South Shore Compact are the co-convenors for the QLP process in the South Shore and is made up of three convening agencies including the Neighborhood Network Alliance, South Shore Chamber of Commerce and South Shore Works Planning and Preservation Coalition.
Gov. Pritzker Announces $119 Million Investment in Western Illinois University
Governor JB Pritzker joined state and local officials to announce a $119 million investment for the construction of a Center for Performing Arts (CPA) at Western Illinois University. The funding is made possible by the Governor’s historic bipartisan Rebuild Illinois capital plan. The new Center for Performing Arts will support the academic mission and programs in the WIU College of Fine Arts and Communication and serve as a cultural and performing arts destination for the campus community, the City of Macomb, and the entire western Illinois region.
THE CHICAGO THANKSGIVING PARADE CELEBRATES 88 YEARS
The award-winning Chicago Thanksgiving Parade (‘Where grateful hearts gather’) returns from 8 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 24, traveling up Chicago’s legendary State Street from Ida B. Wells Drive to Randolph Street. This free family tradition joyfully showcases the best talent from across the nation, including marching bands, festive floats, staged performances, equestrian units, cultural performance troupes, and inflatables, all led by celebrity hosts and a special visitor from the North Pole—offering a celebration with jolly sights and sounds for attendees of all ages.
The Chicago Community Trust Unveils Dashboard Detailing How City, State, County are Spending Federal Economic Recovery Funding
The Chicago Community Trust recently unveiled a first-of-its-kind dashboard that centralizes data showing how the State of Illinois, the City of Chicago, and Cook County are leveraging federal COVID recovery dollars from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriation Act (CRRSAA), and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to work toward an equitable and inclusive recovery in the Chicago region.
Local Woman Looking For A Kidney Donor
Sherie Withers is looking for a living kidney donor. Withers is a 25-year Lupus survivor. She always had kidney issues because of her Lupus Nephritis. She was diagnosed with Lupus in 1998.
Olive-Harvey College to Offer Associate Degree in Cannabis Studies
Olive-Harvey College, located at 10001 S Woodlawn Ave., is set to offer an Applied Cannabis Studies Associate Degree. It is the first community college to offer such a degree program.
Country Club Hills Alderman eyes the Mayor’s seat
Spivey has been listening to the constituents during his time in office and he is passionate about bringing them what they need to move Country Club Hills forward. He has learned a lot in the last eight years. “We just have a really great community and I want to continue to serve them,” he said.
‘Raising Simba’ details a mother raising a son in the entertainment industry
Falisa Ray saw a seed in her son Aaron, she watered that seed and now he is in the touring company of “The Lion King.” Aaron J. Nelson saw “The Lion King” for the first time when he was 15 years old. He wanted to do what the person on stage was doing, playing the role of Simba.
Walmart’s “Black Friday Deals for Days” Returns with More Savings, Longer Events and Earlier Access for Walmart+ Members
Back by customer demand, Walmart is announcing the return of its month-long savings event, “Black Friday Deals for Days.” Like the past two years, Walmart will spread the excitement of Black Friday savings over three events throughout November and cap off a month of deals with Cyber Monday, delivering customers great prices on the must-have gifts of the season.
The City of Chicago Provides Opportunities for Residents to Support New Arrivals Ahead of Fall and Winter Seasons
With winter approaching, there is a need to provide new arrivals with winter coats and warm clothing along with other essential items. On Wednesday, August 31 the City of Chicago began welcoming asylum seekers bused from Texas to Chicago. To date the City has welcomed more than 3,000 new arrivals and they include individuals, families, children, and infants seeking refuge.
Chicago Transit Board Approves Two Measures Authorizing Future Land Acquisitions in Support of Advancing the Red Line Extension (RLE) Project
The Chicago Transit Board today approved two new measures that will allow the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) to begin the process of acquiring previously identified properties needed as part of the highly anticipated Red Line Extension project – one of the most critical investments in CTA’s history, and a transformative investment for Chicago and its Far South Side communities.
OIG Releases Third Quarter 2022 Report
The City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) has released its third quarter report to City Council, which summarizes the Office’s activity from July 1, 2022 through September 30, 2022, and contains details of concluded investigations, evaluations, audits, and other activities.
Delta participates in the 51st Annual Legislative Conference of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation
Delta continued to elevate the conversation on equity by convening a panel of our partners during the recent 51st Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. in Washington, D.C. The first time Delta has participated in this esteemed gathering of policy experts, community leaders and Members of Congress, the panel featured leaders from Goal Setter, OneTen, Responsible Business Initiative for Justice (RBIJ) and the Organization of Black Aviation Professionals (OBAP).
MAYOR THADDEUS JONES ANNOUNCES THE SUDDEN PASSING OF THE CALUMET CITY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR
Thaddeus Jones - Mayor of Calumet City, Illinois - regretfully is announcing the sudden passing of the on-site Calumet City Director of Information Technology, Robert McGee. On October 6th, Director McGee suddenly passed away while doing what he was firmly focused upon and genuinely loved, performing his duties at Calumet City City Hall.
BY THE HAND CLUB FOR KIDS FINDS A HOME IN ENGLEWOOD
By The Hand Club for kids was founded in 2001 with children from Cabrini Green. Twenty-one years later, the organization has served more than 6,000 children who range in grades from kindergarten to high school.
