INVENTING IMPROV A CHICAGO STORIES Special Premiering
Chicago’s greatest cultural export just might be improvised theater, which was born at Jane Addams’ Hull House during the Great Depression and carried out into the world by the likes of Bill Murray, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, and Stephen Colbert. But while to most people improv might seem synonymous with comedy, the art form was devised by a woman who wasn’t out for laughs. On Friday, October 22 at 8:00 pm on all WTTW platforms, WTTW brings you a new CHICAGO STORIES special, INVENTING IMPROV, that explores the life and legacy of Viola Spolin, the social-worker-turned-theater guru known as The Mother of Improv.
Emerald South and Comcast Launch the South Side Connectivity Collaborative, an Internet Connectivity Initiative Focused on areas of Chicago’s South Side
The Emerald South Economic Development Collaborative and Comcast today announced the launch of the South Side Connectivity Collaborative (SSCC). Powered by Comcast, the new initiative is designed to connect more residents of four South Side neighborhoods to the Internet through a combination of new resources and existing programs. The neighborhoods include Bronzeville, Grand Boulevard, Washington Park and Woodlawn.
Calumet City Police Department Is Accepting Applications
The City of Calumet is now accepting application for Police.
Commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire
The Richard H. Driehaus Museum, located at 40 East Erie St., is pleased to announce its programming around the sesquicentennial of the Great Chicago Fire. The Driehaus Museum is uniquely poised to tell the story of this historic event because it is housed in the Nickerson Mansion. Built from 1879-1883, it is one of Chicago’s earliest fire-proof residences that rose from the ashes of the Chicago Fire.
STARZ’S New Original Series “BMF” Celebrates World Premiere
On Thursday, Sept, 23, STARZ hosted a star-studded Red Carpet World Premiere Screening and Concert event in celebration of the new original series “BMF’’ at the Cellairis Amphitheatre in Atlanta, Georgia. “BMF ‘’ was produced in Atlanta and Detroit, where the real-life Black Mafia Family that inspired the series had bases of operation from the 1980-2000s.
Creme of Nature Announces Its First Legacy of Leadership Pitch Competition
Creme of Nature today announced that it has teamed up with The Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s (TMCF) Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E) Division to launch its first Legacy of Leadership Case Study Pitch Competition. The Pitch Competition will provide HBCU students across the U.S. with a chance to gain hands-on experience, training and mentorship involvement so they can be fully equipped with the business tools needed to become the next generation of black entrepreneurs and business leaders.
‘Sisters Working It Out’ Executive Director Beulah Brent is nominated for cancer award
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Beulah Brent, executive director of Sisters Working it Out, has been nominated for her work to eliminate Breast Cancer disparities in Chicago and its surrounding suburbs.
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. pledges $1 million to support lifesaving mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., an international collegiate and nonprofit community service organization, plans to raise $1 million for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®. This commitment comes just as the organization approaches its 100th anniversary in 2022 with the focus on celebrating this centennial milestone by reflecting on a long history of philanthropy, love for community and making a positive impact on the kids and families at St. Jude.
Successful Black American-Owned Business Leaders Unfairly Targeted
There is an old African proverb that captures one of the challenges that too many financially successful Black-owned business leaders face today in America. That proverb is “Your earned riches may engender envy and jealous criticism but be not dismayed by the foolishness of the envious.”
Reps. Davis, Rush, Wenstrup, and Hollingsworth push bipartisan legislation to help people with kidney failure
Democratic U.S. Representatives Danny K. Davis (IL-7th) and Bobby L. Rush (IL-1st), along with Republican Representatives Brad Wenstrup (OH-2nd) and Trey Hollingsworth (IN-9th), co-introduced legislation to encourage the development of new medical devices used to treat and/or manage individuals diagnosed with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), commonly referred to as kidney failure.
Coaches Vs. Racism Launches Ambitious Action Plan
Coaches Vs. Racism (CVR) is a 501c3 national non-profit leading the charge to end systemic racism in sports. They are mobilizing coaches in the pro ranks as well as collegiate and amateur levels across the country to create an action-filled, educational and grassroots approach to inspire cultural and societal change in the world of sports.
Local Eyebrow Icon Focuses On Inner Beauty
LaGena Cain is the owner of Poise Beauty, a lifestyle brand and cosmetic company. Cain grew up in the beauty world. Her aunt named her first salon after her. “Growing up and seeing women pamper themselves and how they focused on their outer beauty and look beautiful, I think part of my life, I just got focused on just wanting to tap into the inner part of us,” she said.
Nailah Ellis-Brown Is Claiming Her Spot At The Top
Nailah Ellis-Brown is the owner of Ellis Isle, Inc (formerly Ellis Island Tea), a Detroit- based beverage company and maker of Ellis Isle Tea and Wet Shuga that has made headlines as a business to watch. Ellis-Brown started the company from the trunk of her car and is now bottling her family recipe for retailers like Amazon and Target.
Financial assistance available to Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas customers for winter heating season
As the calendar turns to October and winter draws close, Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas are making their customers aware of financial assistance now available to people having a tough time keeping up with their heating bills. There are several programs available to Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas customers.
Awards recognize educators’ time and dedication
The Millens remember a time when they were in class together as students and a teacher referred to Kerese as the “stupid twin.” It stuck with her, and the experience traumatized her. It made Kristle and Kerese realize there are educators out there who don’t care for students. They wanted to recognize educators who are impacting students’ lives positively.
Winners Announced for The OBWS Black Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Official Black Wall Street (OBWS) closes out Black Business Month 2021 with The Second Annual OBWS Black Entrepreneur of The Year Awards presented by Snap Inc. and Clover®. Finalists were selected via an open call for nominations, which were then vetted by the OBWS Team and a panel of Judges. The winners Keewa Nurullah of Kido, Makeda Ricketts of PinkThink, and Ivy Lawrence-Walls of Ivy Leaf Farms were peer-selected via a digital voting platform created for the Awards.
The Obamas break ground on the Obama Presidential Center
“We chose this location for a few pretty good reasons. It’s close to where Michelle grew up, where I started my political career, it’s surrounded by vibrant neighborhoods and a community where we believe we can help make a difference,” Mr. Obama said.
Emmy Winner Uzo Aduba, Stand Up To Cancer And Count Me In Join Forces
Stand Up To Cancer® (SU2C), Count Me In, and SU2C Ambassador and Emmy® Award and SAG Award winning actress, Uzo Aduba have teamed up for a new public service announcement (PSA) to educate and encourage all cancer patients to opt-in to sharing their unique experiences and health information to help accelerate the pace of cancer research and propel new discoveries.
