Property Tax Assessments Released for Hyde Park Township
The 2021 reassessment cycle is almost complete as property owners in Hyde Park Township received their reassessment notices last month. Hyde Park is the last township to be reassessed in the City of Chicago, completing the triennial reassessment cycle under the leadership of Assessor Kaegi.
LAKESIDE ALLIANCE ANNOUNCES BID PACKAGE RELEASE FOR HISTORIC OBAMA PRESIDENTIAL CENTER PROJECT
Today, Lakeside Alliance, builders of the Obama Presidential Center, announced the release of bid packages for work on the Obama Presidential Center project. The scopes of work include roofing, resilient flooring & carpet, wood flooring, and asphalt paving. The dates for when work will begin on site for these packages range from the third quarter of 2023 to the first quarter of 2025. This will be the second-to-last bid package release for the project, with one additional release happening in February 2022.
HAWKS TO HONOR LIFE AND LEGACY OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. AT THE MLK DAY GAME PRESENTED BY CHASE ON MONDAY, JAN. 17
The Atlanta Hawks recently announced their plans for the team’s annual MLK Day Game presented by Chase, which will take place at 6 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 17 against Milwaukee. As part of the team’s annual celebration of Dr. King’s life and legacy, the club will unveil the team’s new ‘MLK Wall’, which will provide an educational experience on the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., located by Atlanta Social on the Terrace level at State Farm Arena.
A VERTICAL GREENHOUSE Coming to the Pullman Community
The Pullman location be will between 105th and 107th and Maryland. The hydroponic greenhouse will bring 55 jobs to the community. Construction is set to begin this year with a 2023 completion date.
Fare Thee Well, Archbishop TuTu
South Africa's anti-apartheid leader, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, has transitioned to eternity and joins colleagues like Nelson Mandela and Martin Luther King. The worldwide outpouring of tributes to Archbishop Tutu must cause us to embrace his preaching Christ's salvation and ensure that social justice prevails simultaneously. Rightly, South Africa's president, Cyril Ramaphosa, called him a "leader of principle and pragmatism who gave meaning to the Biblical insight that faith without works is dead."
How Chicago’s New Chase Community Managers Can Empower Your Financial Journey
Have you ever worked with your local bank branch team, virtually or in-person? From opening a bank account or line of credit, to exploring mortgage financing options and small business loans, your new Community Manager the Chase branch at 6650 S Stony Island Ave., is tuned in to the South Shore/Woodlawn community’s financial wellness needs and ready to help you achieve your next milestone.
Athleisure and Vintage-Inspired Fashion Top Eyewear Trends in 2022
Approximately 164 million adults in the United States wear glasses to see clearly, according to The Vision Council, and that number is expected to rise, making spectacles a key accessory in 2022.
Mental Health Experts Share Lessons from the Pandemic Ahead of Launch of 2022 Walgreens Expressions Challenge
The pandemic of 2020 changed the world forever. It taught mental health experts some vital lessons and reinforced to Walgreens how the company’s Expressions Challenge is important for the mental health of students
JEAN-MICHEL BASQUIAT: King Pleasure© Exhibit set for April 9
The family of Jean-Michel Basquiat recently announced that internationally acclaimed architect David Adjaye OBE is the exhibition’s designer. He is the founder of Adjaye Associates, which operates globally, and designed The National Museum of African American History & Culture in Washington, DC. The exhibition’s identity has been created by Abbott Miller of visionary design firm Pentagram. He has previously collaborated with cultural clients including the Guggenheim Museum, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Metropolitan Museum.
DoSomething.org Partners with Climate Justice Activist for a PSA
NEW YORK, PRNewswire -- As we enter a new year, we are running out of time to curb the harmful, lasting impact of climate injustice and environmental racism in North America and around the globe.
‘Let The Kingdompreneurs Speak’ Available on Amazon
Just in time for Christmas, Jabez Books Writer’s Agency has released a new wealth-building resource tool, “Let The Kingdompreneurs Speak,” for the faith-based community. In 24 hours after its release, the book was a best seller on Amazon in 3 categories: Under Hot New Releases (ebook), it was #1 in Christian Business and Professional Growth; and overall a best seller (ebook) -- #1 in Christian Professional Growth, #3 in Christian Business and Professional Growth, and #10 in Personal Success in Business.
Leaders reflect on DR. KING’S IMPACT
The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. has been an influence and inspiration for people from elected officials to community activists. A prolific speaker and civil rights leader, Dr. King was born on Jan. 15, 1929. The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day was first observed as a federal holiday in 1986.
Congressman Rush will not seek reelection
Congressman Bobby L. Rush, who has represented the 1st Congressional District since 1993, announced that he would not be seeking reelection after 30 years of service. He made the announcement this past Tuesday, Jan. 4, at the Roberts Temple Church of God, located at 4021 S. State St.
Illinois continues to lose population
According to the data, 122,460 people moved from Illinois to other states during the period from April 1, 2020, to July 1, 2021, while only 5,766 people moved into the state, a net loss of 116,694.
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas changes 2022 Scavenger Sale to benefit bidders and communities
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas’ 2022 Scavenger Sale will look different as the Treasurer’s Office takes steps to help small developers, homeowners and investors rebuild neighborhoods and create generational wealth.
ComEd Microgrid Completes Final DOE Milestones
ComEd announced it has successfully completed final testing requirements of a $4 million grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy TechnologiesOffice to study how microgrids can increase energy security and resilience and support the integration of clean energy – important needs as the climate crisis causes more severe weather events. The tests were conducted on ComEd’s Bronzeville Community Microgrid on Chicago’s South Side.
Initiatives seeks to expand access for Black and Latinx innovators
Chicago Innovation began 21 years ago to spotlight the Chicago region as an innovation hub, and to celebrate the organizations that were innovating, launching new products and services, with an awards ceremony. Now, it is a year-round community initiatives with more than 36,000 people who participate.
The Discover Customer Care Center of Chatham progress is on track
Discover made a commitment to hire employees within a five square mile radius of the center. There are currently more than 200 employees. The initial goal was to hire 130 people by the end of 2021. That goal was accelerated.
Illinois Managed Care Organizations Take a Lead Role to Improve Pregnancy Outcomes
Many people find it difficult to consider a joyful event like welcoming a new baby into the world as becoming a family tragedy. Sadly, statistics on maternal-infant mortality show pregnant women and newborns in the United States have a significantly higher risk of death or poor health outcomes as compared to women and newborns in other developed countries.
