Woodlawn Central Plan is to create cultural destinations
A master plan has been created for the community of Woodlawn that leverages Apostolic Church of God’s land and creates opportunities for development.
John the Author Discusses latest release 30+
John Baker, known as John the Author, participated in his first talent show when he was in the fourth grade, singing Dwayne Wiggins, “What’s Really Going On (Strange Fruit).” Now he is set to release his fourth full length album, tentatively titled, “30+.”
South Suburban Chicago (IL) Chapter of The Links, Inc. win a $20,000
The South Suburban Chicago Chapter of The Links, Inc., was awarded $20,000 in funding from the Central Area of The Links, Inc., to participate in the Black K.A.R.E. project.
Millions of dollars of stolen goods recovered in ‘organized retail crime’ bust, AG says
An unrelated arrest by the Chicago Police Department on Sunday led to a state task force this week seizing millions of dollars’ worth of goods stolen from retailers in what Attorney General Kwame Raoul described as an organized retail crime operation.
FLEX-N-GATE /JACKSONVILLE JAGUAR OWNER SHAHID KHAN AND EARLY WALKER PRESIDENT OF "I'M TELLING DON'T SHOOT,TO PROVIDE BIG ASSISTANCE TO “OPERATION COVER CHICAGO”, APPEALING TO CHICAGO STEP UP AND HELP
Early Walker- President of “I’m Telling Don’t Shoot” and Jacksonville Jaguar/FLEX-N-Gate Owner Shahid Khan- along with Chicago Operation Cover Chicago Founder, Pastor Kenyatta Smith, Cook County Commissioner Stanley Moore and Flex-n-gate staff will come together and announce a major Christmas Toy Give Away to benefit the widely popular Operation Cover Chicago (OCC) Toy Drive.
THE DOVETAIL PROJECT’S PROGRAM SETS OUT TO IMPROVE YOUNG FATHERS’ LIVES
Vernon Owens, Director of Programs of The Dovetail Project, with a graduate of the program aimed to make young fathers better men and better members of their communities. Photo provided by Aileen Bedeau.
ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC. LAUNCHES ‘GIVE AND GO TO FIGHT CANCER’ AWARENESS CAMPAIGN TODAY WITH ESPN AND V FOUNDATION
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., the world’s oldest intercollegiate Fraternity founded by African American men, along with ESPN and the V Foundation begins its “Give and Go To Fight Cancer” campaign today
1 MILLION EVS: INSIDE THE STATE’S PLAN FOR ELECTRIFYING THE TRANSPORTATION SECTOR
With a pair of major policy victories in hand, Gov. JB Pritzker traveled to the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, Scotland, at the beginning of the month and shared a vision for his home state: “Illinois intends to become the best place in North America to drive and manufacture an electric vehicle.”
The Museum of Science and Industry ushers in the holiday season with tree lighting
Most of Sheila Wesonga’s life when she attended Museum of Science and Industry’s Christmas Around the World, there was an Kenyan Tree. In the 2010’s, there wasn’t a Kenyan tree at the Museum anymore. A friend encouraged her to bring the tree back, since she loves Christmas and loves decorating for Christmas.
Sony Corporation of America Donates $1 Million To NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc.
Sony Corporation of America, Sony Electronics Inc. and Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. announced they have made a $1 million donation to the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF). This donation is part of a larger social justice campaign and comes from Sony’s Global Social Justice Fund on behalf of Sony Group Corporation.
Victor George Vodka Owner Awarded $2.4 Million
Black-owned Victor George Spirits announced the Fort Lauderdale Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) board voted unanimously to provide $2,450,000 to help fund construction cost of a 15,000 square foot facility that will house a distillery, restaurant, cigar bar, whiskey lounge, co working space and a rooftop bar and lounge located on historic Sistrunk Boulevard.
Acorns Money Pie Live comes to Chicago
Money and finance talk is never easy. But talking about money and finance with wine and pizza, makes it a little more palatable. That was the concept behind Acorns Money Pie Live at Juice @ 1340 recently.:
Matt Forte distributed Thanksgiving meals to families On The Cities Southside
Matt Forte believes that giving back is necessary. God has afforded him a lot in life, and he wanted to be able to do something from his heart. With that in mind, Forte, along with the What’s Your Forte Foundation, partnered with Progressive Baptist Church to provide Thanksgiving meals for families in time for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
Iconic Supermodel Iman Launches First Fragrance, Love Memoir
HSN®, a leader in livestream shopping and video storytelling, announced the highly anticipated launch of entrepreneur, philanthropist and iconic supermodel Iman’s debut fragrance, Love Memoir. This new scent is a tribute to her epic romance with her husband, David Bowie, and an intimate reflection of their tender relationship. It is a bottled homage to the mutual devotion of a universally celebrated couple, and like both fine perfume and true love, its story requires a touch of divine alchemy. The fragrance is available exclusively on HSN.com.
‘Love & Hip-Hop’ Star Karlie Redd Signs Multi-Million Dollar Album Deal
Reality TV ‘Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta’ star Karlie Redd has signed a global multi-million dollar album deal with famed “cryptocurrency label” Legacy Records. To celebrate the partnership, Legacy Records hosted an exclusive red-carpet dinner event Thursday, Nov. 11, at Spice House Restaurant in Atlanta.
An Eco-friendly waste facility is coming to Robbins
A 17- plus acre Anaerobic Digester facility is set for the site where the Waste to Energy facility once stood in Robbins, Ill. The Anaerobic Digester is expected to open in late 2023 and bring 135 full-time jobs to the Village. Sustainable BioWorks, LLC, is redeveloping the site, located at 13400 S. Kedzie Ave.
Illinois Tollway Awards $109 Million For Construction Contracts
The Illinois Tollway Board of Directors today approved three construction contracts totaling nearly $108.8 million at its November Board meeting. So far, nearly $709 million in contracts has been approved by the Tollway Board in 2021, as part of the tenth year of the Tollway’s 15-year, $14 billion Move Illinois capital program.
Jahkil Jackson and “Project I Am” wants to end homelessness
Jahkil Jackson was five years old when his aunt took him to the viaducts to see how homeless people lived. It was Jahkil’s first experience with the homeless, but it wouldn’t be his last. From that experience he decided to create Blessing Bags filled with essential items. Now at the age of 14, Jahkil has his own nonprofit organization and encourages others to give back.
The Chicago Department Of Housing Announces Over $100 Million In New Housing Assistance
Today, the Chicago Department of Housing (DOH) announced a new application period will open on Monday December 6, 2021, for its latest round of rental assistance for tenants and landlords financially impacted during the COVID-19 pandemic. This second Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) application round, which will close at 11:59 PM on Saturday December 18, 2021, includes $102 million from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and will offer up to 18 months of rental assistance and utility payment assistance for impacted renters. To date, the City of Chicago has provided over $110 million in direct financial assistance and legal services to impacted Chicagoans since the onset of the pandemic.
