Girls Like Me Project, Inc. Activates Ultimate Girl-Empowerment Experience on the 11th Annual Chicago Day of the Girl at Historic South Shore Cultural Center
Girls Like Me Project, Inc. announces the 11th Annual Chicago Day of the Girl. The annual flagship event brings together over 100 girls annually to celebrate sisterhood on the International Day of the Girl at the historic South Shore Cultural Center on October 11th from 10 AM until 3 PM. The theme for the free event is “I Belong.”
Illinois Rust Belt to Green Belt Act would spur clean energy wind project
Illinois State Representative Marcus Evans introduced HB 4543 in January 2022. The Illinois Rust Belt to Green Belt Pilot Program Act would be a step in moving Illinois toward more clean energy.
Chicago Debates Celebrates 25 Years
Cook County Public Defender Sharone Mitchell got involved with Chicago Debates while he was at Morgan Park High School. He fell in love with the activity, and it created so many benefits in his legal profession and throughout his life. He came from a household that valued current events and he loved to talk and speak, so debate was attractive to him.
THE JOFFREY BALLET KICKS OFF 2022-23 SEASON WITH BEYOND BORDERS
The Joffrey Ballet proudly launches its 2022-23 season with Beyond Borders, a mixed repertory program that pays tribute to the Jof frey’s maverick legacy with works by artists of its past and present. A highlight of Beyond Borders is sure to be a second new work commissioned from in-demand choreographer Chanel DaSilva in addition to the return of favorites by critically acclaimed choreographer Liam Scarlett and beloved Joffrey co-founder Gerald Arpino marking the start of his centennial celebra - tion. Pushing the boundaries of dance and classical ballet, Beyond Borders will be presented at the historic L yric Opera House, 20 North Upper Wacker Drive in downtown Chicago, in ten performances only, from Oct. 12-23.
The DuSable Museum Presents “DRUM TALK” –THE ANNUAL BOOK AND LITERARY FAIR
The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center will present its annual “Drum Talk,” Book and Literary Fair on Saturday, October 8, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The event will include “The Banned Black Book Exchange,” during which guests are invited to bring a “banned book,” which they may exchange for another “banned book” of their choosing.
PARADE OF FOUR-LEGGED ANIMALS TO MARCH TO THE SITE OF THEIR FUTURE HOME IN LYNWOOD, ILLINOIS
Jada D. Curry – Mayor of the Village of Lynwood – will be joined by over 500 Village Officials, FCC Church members, regional elected officials, and Lynwood residents in welcoming in the groundbreaking ceremony welcoming the future FCC Equestrian University to the Village of Lynwood.
Chicago Philharmonic Opens 22/23 Symphonic Series with William Grant Still’s Afro-American Symphony
The Chicago Philharmonic Society proudly opens its 33rd Season with William Grant Still: Afro-American Symphony at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance. Led by Artistic Director and Principal Conductor Scott Speck, the orchestra performs Still’s Symphony No. 1 (Afro-American Symphony) for the first time, as well as music by Price, Márquez, Villa-Lobos, and a Chicago premiere by Donna Milanovich Composer in Residence Jonathan Bingham.
ACCESSORIES DESIGNER WENT FROM FINANCE TO FASHION
Ruby Buah started KUA Designs by accident. She didn’t go in wanting to start an accessories business. She was a financial analyst and started taking jewelry making classes. She was hooked and blown away.
PROJECT HOPE CONTINUES TO HELP PREGNANT AND PARENTING TEENS
The Marillac St. Vincent Family Services’ Project Hope is celebrating its 40th Anniversary. The signature program provides pregnant teenage girls and young women, ages 12-25, with the necessary resources for them to be healthy during pregnancy and become better parents once they give birth.
TWO NEW DEVELOPMENTS PENDING APPROVAL ON THE FAR SOUTH SIDE
Two new developments have chosen the Far South Side. A full-service grocery store on 130th and Eberhardt and a 101-room full-service hotel at 111th and Doty. The business owners and 9th Ward Alderman Anthony Beale are hopeful both developments will approved by the Department of Planning and Development and construction will begin.
CONSUMER ALERT: ComEd, Better Business Bureau Report Another Rise in Mobile Payment App Scams Following Summer Heat Wave ADMISSIONS
When temperatures rise or fall to extremes, and electricity use increases, ComEd and the Better Business Bureau (BBB) have observed scammers taking advantage of these conditions to bilk customers out of their hard-earned money.
GRAY MATTER EXPERIENCE TEACHES ENTREPRENEURSHIP THROUGH A BLACK LENS
Britney Robbins had dreams of starting a teenrun magazine when she first arrived in Chicago 12 years ago. She pivoted and founded The Gray Matter Experience six years ago, with the goal of exposing Black high school students and young adults to entrepreneurship.
TREASURER CONYEARS-ERVIN, BMO TO HOST BUILDING WEALTH TODAY FOR TOMORROW FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT WEEKEND
On September 30th and October 1st, Chicago City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin and BMO Financial Group will host the “Building Wealth Today for Tomorrow Financial Empowerment Weekend” at the UIC Forum. The event combines the Treasurer’s two signature events - the Building Wealth Today for Tomorrow Financial Empowerment Summit and the Financial Services Career Fair. The weekend will be a unique opportunity for Chicagoland residents to gain insights into the current financial trends, build relationships to obtain job opportunities within the financial services industry, join workshops on saving money, buying a home or starting a business, and much more.
African Pride Launches GROW Initiative as a Rallying Cry for Today’s African American Women
African Pride, an award-winning haircare brand known for addressing the needs of all hair types with premium, natural ingredients, is proud to announce the launch of its new initiative, GROW – a platform that celebrates their core consumer’s unique individuality and expands the possibilities on her path of evolution.
Saks Celebrates Fall Fashion With Next-Gen Superstar Chlöe Bailey
Saks, the premier digital platform for luxury fashion, announces its Fall 2022 campaign starring singer, songwriter, producer and actress, Chlöe Bailey. With this campaign, Saks celebrates fall fashion trends from noteworthy designers and emerging brands that are changing the industry landscape. Saks is encouraging customers to take liberties with style and bend the rules, honoring their individuality by finding pieces that best suit and elevate their lives. The campaign pushes for self-expression and inspires customers to be bold in their fashion choices and stay true to their personal taste with offerings from must-have everyday pieces to statement items.
Illinois State Treasurer’s Office IT Team Among the Best in the World in Recent Competition
The tech team at Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs’ office is one of the world’s best, a recent cybersecurity competition showed.
Tax Rebate Payments Begin for Millions of Illinoisans
Income and property tax rebates will begin being sent to an estimated six million qualified taxpayers beginning today, September 12. The rebates are the result of Gov. Pritzker’s Illinois Family Relief Plan, which also provided grocery, gas, and school supply tax savings in addition to the direct payments.
THE PRESIDENT OF PRAIRIE STATE COLLEGE TALKS ABOUT HIS VISION FOR COLLEGE
Michael D. Anthony, Ph.D., has been the president of Prairie State College since October 2021. Anthony is also the first Black president of the College. Dr. Anthony’s undergraduate experience at North Carolina State University set the tone for his career in higher education. His last year there, he was the student government president and a board of trustee member.
The Return of the Denny’s Orange Blossom Classic Produces a Positive Impact
MIAMI, PRNewswire -- Nearly 40,000 fans congregated at Hard Rock Stadium for the sophomore return of Denny’s Orange Blossom Classic, Presented by Ready Life (DOBC), Sunday, Sept. 4, for the much-anticipated rematch between HBCU powerhouses Florida A&M (FAMU) and Jackson State University (JSU)
