Landmarks Illinois grant supports Pullman Tech Workshop’s preservation efforts on Chicago’s South Side
Landmarks Illinois has awarded a grant through the Timuel D. Black, Jr. Grant Fund for Chicago’s South Side to Pullman Tech Workshop (PTW), a nonprofit providing historic trades training to people living in and around Chicago’s Pullman neighborhood. PTW will use the $2,500 matching grant from Landmarks Illinois to help with rehabilitation efforts at the former Schlitz Brewery Stable Building.
Preservation of Pullman Company Clock Tower and Grounds Receives Award for Federal Partnerships in Historic Preservation
The Pullman National Monument and State Historic Site in Chicago, was honored with the National Trust/Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Award for Federal Partnerships in Historic Preservation during the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s annual Past- Forward Conference National Preservation Awards on Friday, Nov. 4.
MATTESON MAYOR AND RICH TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR WELCOMED GOVERNOR PRITZKER DURING RECENT VISIT TO SOUTHLAND
Matteson Mayor Sheila Chalmers-Currin and Rich Township Supervisor Calvin Jordan recently led other southland officials in welcoming Illinois Governor JB Pritzker to Matteson for lunch at the Hidden Manor Café in Matteson.
G HERBO PARTNERS WITH DION’S CHICAGO DREAM TO ADDRESS FOOD INSECURITY IN CHICAGO
Rapper G Herbo announced via Instagram that his initiative ‘Swervin’ Through Stress’ will partner with the nonprofit Dion’s Chicago Dream to address food insecurity throughout Chicago, which the rapper calls home.
HARVEY TO BUILD 6 NET ZERO COMMUNITY HUBS
The City of Harvey is planning to build six Net Zero Community Hubs, one in each of its six wards. The goal is for the community hubs to serve as community centers, with programming and a Police Substation.
When COVID hit, homeschooling spiked. Now, parents are reluctant to send their kids back
Homeschooling, once a fairly niche form of education, rose to new heights during COVID, especially among Black families who made the switch at a remarkably high rate.
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Seeks Additional Help with Operation Purple Heart
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs urges people to assist with Operation Purple Heart, an unprecedented mission to return 11 Purple Heart medals to their rightful owners.
THE VILLAGE OF LYNWOOD HOSTED A SUCCESSFUL TOWN HALL MEETING
Mayor Jada D. Curry and the Village of Lynwood are proud to announce they’ve walked into new territory with another Fall Town Hall meeting. Local officials joined together to discuss agendas and how they will move forward with 2023. Among the most important topics, residents wanted to know how the village plans to gain more tourism and attraction.
ARTISTS, INDUSTRY LEADERS, LEGAL EXPERTS JOIN TOGETHER TO PROTECT BLACK ART
Artists, industry leaders, and legal experts have joined together in a call to “Protect Black Art,” publishing an open letter in The New York Times and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution urging legislators across America to limit how creative expression can be used against defendants on trial. Specifically, it calls for an end to the racially discriminatory practice of treating rap lyrics as confessions.
NIA FAMILY CENTER SITE DIRECTOR WANTS TO INSPIRE OTHERS TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL
Ebony Westbrooks grew up in the West Humboldt Park neighborhood. Westbrooks was a teen mom, and her children attended the Nia Family Center. The teachers were so welcoming and hands-on, and they provided the support she needed to reach her goals. She fell in love with that and went to school to get her Master’s Degree in early education.
CELEBRITY CHEF BALL DELIVERS 135,000 MEALS FOR SENIORS
Over 50 top Chicago chefs, including many Michelin, James Beard, and Bib Gourmand awardees, worked together to create a truly unique experience for supporters of Meals on Wheels Chicago. Thanks to their hard work and the unprecedented generosity of 400 guests in attendance at The Geraghty on October 14, 2022, Celebrity Chef Ball raised enough to provide 135,000 meals to food-insecure seniors and individuals with disabilities this holiday season.
Africa International House Returns Two Years After Covid to Celebrate Their Annual Pre-Kwanzaa Marketplace and Ujamaa Celebration
The Africa International House, USA, Inc. (AIH) will host its free Annual Pre-Kwanzaa Celebration on Friday, December 2nd, from 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM and December 3rd, 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM at Harriet Harris Park, 6200 S. Drexel Ave Chicago IL, 60637.
OVER 250 ILLINOIS CHURCHES TO ANNOUNCE INITIATIVE TO HELP MORE MINORITY COMMUNITIES GET ONLINE
Faith-based leaders joined today to announce an initiative designed to connect more Illinois residents to the internet and make digital equity a reality in minority communities.
The City Colleges of Chicago Embraces and Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week November 14-20, 2022.
The City Colleges of Chicago Embraces and Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week November 14-20, 2022. City Colleges of Chicago would like to remind all business sectors to continue to hire apprentices from City Colleges of Chicago or connect with CCC to begin an apprenticeship program.
Seven Top Takeaways from this Year’s Midterms
As the dust settles on the midterm elections and the warnings of a “Red Wave” evaporate, it’s time to take a deep breath and take stock of what we’ve learned. There are many takeaways from the elections this year – and here are a few that top the list for me.
ADVOCATE AUROURA HEALTHCARE SUPPORT THOSE THAT SAYS YES TO STOP SMOKING AND LUNG SCREENING DURING THE GREAT AMERICAN SMOKEOUT
As we gear up for the Great American Smokeout, Sharon Patterson, 66, a former Advocate Christ Medical Center patient shares her story on the importance of getting screened for lung cancer. The Great American Smokeout is held on the third Thursday in November. Let this be your day to start your journey toward a smoke-free life. Join thousands of people who smoke across the country in taking an important step toward a healthier life and reducing risks of cancer.
TOWNSHIPS OF ILLINOIS ORGANIZATION PRESENTS RICH TOWNSHIP WINS COVETED “2022 TOWNSHIP OF THE YEAR AWARD”
Rich Township Supervisor Calvin Jordan is expressing his joy and excitement after receiving the Township of Illinois Organization’s (TOI) “2022 Township of the year Award.” The Award was presented to Rich Township during the 115th TOI Educational Conference of all Townships in Illinois.
Pappas: Your Cook County property tax bill is online now
Cook County’s Second Installment property tax bills have been posted at cookcountytreasurer.com, where bills can be viewed, downloaded and paid with no added surcharge.
Ivy Hall Damen Cannabis Dispensary Hosts Historic Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening
Ivy Hall Damen, the state’s first operating social equity cannabis dispensary, hosted its ribbon cutting and grand opening at its flagship dispensary at 1720 N. Damen Avenue in Chicago. Dozens of social equity champions, including elected officials, regulators, and representatives from neighborhood groups, joined company officials as they cut the ribbon at a morning ceremony.
