Gov. Pritzker Announces New Illinois State Police Metro East Regional Headquarters
Governor JB Pritzker along with state and local leaders announced the location of a new state-of-the-art Illinois State Police (ISP) Metro East Regional Headquarters and the release of capital funding to begin the design process. The regional multi-mission facility will house ISP patrol, investigations, communications, and Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) resources. Strategically relocating patrol and investigative personnel will increase preventive patrol presence, help solve violent crime, and improve regional safety.
Creator wants people to be in ‘Daily Motion’
Olayemi Champion-Odusola M.D. has created a project, “Daily Motion,” that she hopes will enable people to start having conversations about subjects that are sometimes thought about as taboo.
The Dr. Huey P. Newton Foundation Announces the Launch of the Dr. Huey P. Newton Center for Research & Action in Downtown Oakland
In the 1980’s, Black Panther Party co-founder Dr. Huey P. Newton envisioned a research center that would shape the ongoing Black freedom struggle. He wanted it to be a community meeting place, a place for thought-leadership and engagement, a place where the ideals of the Black Panther Party could be uplifted and engaged with in an impactful way. Unfortunately, Huey’s life was cut too short, and this crucial vision was never realized for him and the community he loved so dearly.
Organization puts community at center of change
Dr. Dominica McBride wanted to create communities that are cohesive, inclusive and thriving. Growing up, she lived in a small town where she experienced two different conditions: a very inclusive, welcoming town, and the other was overtly racist. She wanted people who were impacted by structural racism, classism and sexism, to experience a more just world. In 2013, she founded BECOME.
McDonald’s Invests in 40 Local Chicago Nonprofit Organizations Dedicated to Supporting Opportunity Youth
McDonald’s Corporation announced today it will invest in 40 Chicago-based nonprofit organizations that are addressing some of the city’s most pressing needs for Opportunity Youth through its Chicago Community Impact Grants Program, developed in partnership with The Chicago Community Trust (the Trust).
Argonne Puts Climate Impact in Cities Under the Microscope with New Collaborative Study
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded DOE’s Argonne National Laboratory and a team of academic and community leaders, including City Colleges of Chicago, $25 million over five years to advance urban climate science by studying climate change effects at local and regional scales. The results of this new research will inform communities to build resilience to future effects of climate change.
Museum of Ice Cream Chicago invites visitors to get back to cool with 20% off tickets
It’s back to school season, but summer doesn’t have to end here! To keep the fun going, Museum of Ice Cream Chicago is serving up 20% OFF weekday ticket purchases through September with code BACKTOSCHOOL. Visitors can scoop up sweet savings to explore a playground of boundless creativity with 12 dessert-inspired installations and unlimited frozen treats!
Illinois’ Leading Latinx-serving Organizations Unite with Elected Officials and Advocates to Highlight Need for More Violence Prevention Funding
Recently the, Latino/a/x violence prevention organizations and leaders came together to discuss the underinvestment in public safety in Latino/a/x communities throughout Illinois and advocate for sustainable funding and resources that close the gap and are commensurate with the need.
Editorial: Forget Legacy; The PGA Tour Is All About Money and Monopoly
“We’re all about legacy.” That’s what PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan told reporters earlier this year while attempting to differentiate his tour from the Greg Norman-helmed LIV Golf league, which promised players guaranteed money and bigger purses than the PGA Tour, and is making its Chicago debut at Rich Harvest Farms golf club in Sugar Grove this week. According to Monahan, history, tradition, and legacy are far more important than money on the PGA Tour. Unfortunately, even the most casual observer can see the commissioner is full of what makes the proverbial Bermuda grass grow.
National Kidney Foundation of Illinois to Host a Community Health Talk on Kidney Disease at Saint Sabina Catholic Church on September 18th
The National Kidney Foundation of Illinois will host a Community Health Talk (CHT) on Sunday, September 18, 2022, on kidney disease at Saint Sabina Catholic Church, 1210 West 78th Place in Chicago. The Reverend Michael Pfleger is senior pastor. This event from 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.
Kayla Tucker Adams Recognized by National Association of Black Journalists with 2022 Patricia L. Tobin Media Professional Award
Public relations executive Kayla Tucker Adams was recently honored by the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) with the 2022 Patricia L. Tobin Media Professional Award during the Hall of Fame Luncheon in Las Vegas.
Share Our Strength Partners with Local Organizations to Boost Enrollment in Enhanced Child Tax Credit
“It takes more than food to fight hunger,” said Lillian Singh, Senior Vice President at Share Our Strength. “The enhanced Child Tax Credit helped parents afford basic necessities like groceries, child care and transportation. Equity is central to our approach to ensure this benefit reaches those who need it most.”
Pandora democratizes diamonds with U.S. and Canada lab-created diamond launch
Pandora, the world’s largest jewellery brand, announces that Diamonds by Pandora is available in the U.S. and Canada. Featuring lab-created diamonds grown in the U.S. and crafted with 100% recycled silver and gold, the new collection combines design and sustainability and makes diamond jewellery – the epitome of luxury – accessible to more people.
Obama Foundation Outpaces City Goals for Diverse Hiring, Awarding 52 percent of Contracts to Diverse Vendors
On Wednesday, Aug. 24, the Obama Foundation released its first annual workforce report highlighting that the organization is on track to meet its ambitious workforce business diversity goals for construction. With just 18 percent of the spend utilized to date, 52 percent of contracts have been awarded to diverse vendors. While workforce hiring has only just begun, 32 percent of the early workforce comes from the South and West Sides, a key priority for the Foundation to focus on specific communities rather than citywide residents.
30th Annual Green Tie Ball Returns Saturday, Sept. 17
The Green Tie Ball, benefiting Chicago Gateway Green, is one of Chicago’s longest-running and most anticipated gala events. This year, it will take place from 6 p.m. to midnight at Chicago Sports Museum, 835 N Michigan Ave.
CLINK WINE FESTIVAL SHOWCASES BIPOC WOMEN IN WINE AND SPIRITS INDUSTRY
Chrishon Lampley had an idea to start a wine festival because she knew what was missing in the wine and spirits industry. Lampley is the owner of Love, Cork, Screw. She connected with Joyce Dawkins, founder of She ROCKS It: Celebrating Women Who Rock, and they collaborated on creating CLINK Wine Festival, which will take place from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18th, at Wilder Mansion in Elmhurst.
ComEd Celebrates First Graduating Class of New Job Training Program
ComEd announced the first-ever cohort of the ComEd Craft Academy program has graduated, with nine participants demonstrating the knowledge and physical competencies required to enter the craft workforce, comprised of roles in the skilled trades, including entry-level positions such as line workers and construction workers. The Craft Academy launched earlier this year to expand training opportunities for prospective skilled trades workers, a key focus of ComEd’s plan to grow its workforce to meet the demands of the clean energy transition underway in Illinois.
Le Village Cowork Invests in Early Childhood Educators with Equitable Wages and Comprehensive Benefits
Le Village Cowork, a childcare and coworking space, is working to address the so-called teacher pay penalty. At Le Village all early childhood educators receive living wages, paid time off, healthcare coverage, paid family leave, free enrollment for one child after six months, and continuing education opportunities.
Social app wants to bring humanity back to social media
A new social app wants to inspire transparency, normalize moods and recreate the human experience online. The target group is Gen Z, teenagers and young people, between the ages 15-25. Inpathy was founded by Ziarekenya Smith, an entrepreneur based in Detroit, Mich.
