Southland College Prep Male Ensemble Delivers Stellar Performance at South Shore Opera Company Concert
The male ensemble from the Southland College Prep Choir performed in September at the South Shore Opera Company of Chicago.
A CHICAGO WOMAN WANTS TO BRING BRICK-ANDMORTAR AFFORDABLE PRODUCE MARKET TO AUSTIN
“There are two very different cities going on, depending on where you live,” Abunaw said about the experience. Once she was aware of the issue, she came up with Forty Acres Fresh Market as a solution. In 2018, Abunaw launched the first fresh fruit and vegetable pop up market. Now, she wants to open a brick-and-mortar grocery store, with the goal of selling high-quality fresh produce in underserved, food deserts.
Reps. Davis, Pascrell, Schneider, Blumenauer, Suozzi, Moore, and Evans Lead Bill to Create Guaranteed Annual Funding for Gun Violence Prevention
Representatives Danny K. Davis (D-IL), Bill Pascrell, Jr., (D-NJ), Brad Schneider (D-IL), Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), Tom Suozzi (D-NY), Gwen Moore (D-WI), and Dwight Evans (D-PA) introduced The Gun Violence Prevention and Safe Communities Act - legislation to create guaranteed annual funding for gun violence prevention. The bill would increase the federal excise tax on guns and ammunition by just half a percent and apply the federal excise firearms tax to assault-weapon frames and receivers which currently are not taxed if sold separately.
Assessor’s Office releases new way to view property details and real estate sales
The Assessor’s Office released a new database that shows a greater level of detail for each property located in Cook County. A property owner can visit the Assessor’s website, enter their PIN, or address, and obtain information such as the estimated market value, assessed value, and property characteristics. New noteworthy features include information pertaining to permits, divisions & consolidations, and the Homeowner Improvement Exemption.
RICH TOWNSHIP DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEEMAN CALVIN JORDAN AWARDED “THE 2022 TRAILBLAZER AWARD” BY THE COOK COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY
(Richton Park, Illinois) On Thursday, September 22nd, the Cook County Democratic Party honored Rich Township Democratic Committeeman, Calvin Jordan, with the 2022 Cook County Democratic Party Trailblazer Award. Cook County Board President and Democratic Party Chairwoman Toni Preckwinkle led the chorus of Committeemen and other elected officials in verbally honoring the longtime democratic southland resident.
ALDERMAN STEPHANIE COLEMAN, CHICAGO MAYOR LORI LIGHTFOOT AND OTHER COMMUNITY PARTNERS BREAK GROUND ON A HISTORIC ENTREPRENEURIAL AND COMMUNITY HUB
Stephanie Coleman- Alderwoman of Chicago’s 16th Ward- was joined by Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, developers, community leaders, various elected officials, and area residents as she embarked upon a revolutionary groundbreaking development that is expected to attract thousands to the Englewood area.
Lendistry wants to connect small business owners to capital
Everett Sands grew up in a family of entrepreneurs. His grandfather owned a tailoring shop and had an apprenticeship school. Sands’ affinity for math led him to finance.
Holistic living and wellness retreat back after pandemic hiatus
Twyler Jenkins founded I Am That Woman Movement in 2018 because she wanted to help women who wanted to find their ‘next,’ who need an extra push of encouragement or wisdom.
5 Year Anniversary of Pretrial Justice Reform in Cook County
Public Defender, Advocates celebrate 5 years after the General Order 18.8A helped decrease the number of people incarcerated pretrial without increasing violence
Community Safety Coordination Center Announces Expanded Home and Business Protection Program
The City’s Community Safety Coordination Center (CSCC) announced the launch of a new Income-Based Application that allows Chicagoans to obtain outdoor security devices based on income. This expansion builds on the success of the Home and Business Protection Rebate Application, which helps Chicago residents and business receive rebates up to certain limits for security devices obtained on or after June 6.
Celebrate Halloween at Museum of I-Scream
Ice cream, you scream, we all scream for the ultimate Halloween! In honor of the holiday, Museum of Ice Cream Chicago will transform into Museum of I-Scream, featuring the most shocking, unexpected tricks and the absolute sweetest, magical treats. From Sept. 30 through Oct. 31, spooks of all ages and flavors will grab their costumes and leave the world behind to rediscover what it’s like to be a kid again. I-Scream visitors will receive an ice cream mask and treat bag to collect unlimited candy as they melt into a world of pink skeletons, happy jack-o-lanterns and legen-dairy limited time games, tricks and treats!
MAYOR LIGHTFOOT LAUNCHES COMMUNITY WEALTH BUILDING PILOT PROGRAM
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, the Office of Equity and Racial Justice (OERJ), and the Department of Planning and Development (DPD) have launched the Community Wealth Building Pilot, a $15 million program to create opportunities for low-income residents to build wealth through shared asset ownership. The pilot program, supported by funding from the Chicago Recovery Plan, will address access to business ownership, home ownership, land stewardship,and commercial real estate.
Taking Steps Toward Homeownership
Buying a home is one of the most important purchases you will make in your lifetime, and the pressure is mounting for those looking to buy right now, with home prices fluctuating and mortgage rates at their highest levels in over a decade.
ILLINOIS JUSTICE PROJECT WORKS TO IMPROVE PUBLIC SAFETY
Ahmadou Drame’ is the Project Director at the Illinois Justice Project. Drame’ works to advance policies, programs and initiatives that reduce violence, gun violence and reduce incarceration.
Purpose Toys Unveils Amazon Exclusive “Crown and Coils” Styling-Head Set
DeeDee Wright-Ward, creator of viral “Naturalistas” Fashion Doll line and CEO of one of the largest Black-owned toy start-ups, Purpose Toys, has announced the expansion of the Naturalistas brand with the release of the Amazon Exclusive “Crown and Coils” Natural Hair Styling-Head set.
Bottom Line Receives $15 Million Grant from Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott
Bottom Line (BL), a nonprofit organization dedicated to educational equity, has announced a $15 million grant from philantBottom Line is a nonprofit organization that works to eradicate the gaps in degree attainment rates by income and elevate racial equity and economic mobility for students of color. Bottom Line partners with degree-aspiring students of color as they get into college, graduate, and go far in life, by providing them with the individual support they need to persist, earn a degree, and successfully launch their careers. The organization’s model is recognized for its rigorous, externally validated proof-of-impact on college enrollment, persistence, and graduation.
LOUIS WISHES YOU A COOL YULE’ SET FOR RELEASE OCTOBER 28th
Much like Santa Claus himself, Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong devoted his life to “the cause of happiness,” as he once put it, bringing joy to audiences around the globe every time he put his trumpet to his lips or crooned with his instantly-recognizable, gravelly voice. Yet, while Satchmo’s holiday recordings have become standard yuletide fare, he never released a Christmas album during his lifetime. Now, for the very first time, Louis Wishes You A Cool Yule – out October 28th via Verve Records/ UMe, presents Armstrong’s holiday recordings as a cohesive body of work, marking his first-ever official Christmas album.
CSU Celebrates History of Illinois Black Legislators with Exhibit Rededication Event
Chicago State University hosted a rededication of its Illinois Black Legislators exhibit with an on-campus event in the Gwendolyn Brooks Library. Attendees included local leaders and special guests who took part in an opening event, panel discussion and ribbon cutting ceremony.
Jackson State University preserves visual legacy thanks to Getty Images Grant
The first image Jackson State University Archivist Darlita Ballard scanned as part of the inaugural Getty Images Photo Archives Grant for Historically Black Colleges was of royalty: A photo of a JSU queen.
