The Soul of Philanthropy Chicago Accepting Local Philanthropist Nominations Through Nov. 30
The Soul of Philanthropy, an exhibition coming to the Chicago Cultural Center in early 2023, is accepting nominations for local philanthropists to be featured in the “Rooted in Chicago” component. Nominations are accepted online through Nov. 30.
Pappas: More than 45,000 properties are in Cook County’s Tax Sale and 18,000 owe under $1,000
Cook County Tax Sale Starts November 15
Mane & Tress Opens Its Online Boutique to Boost Clients’ Confidence With Quality Hair Extensions
For many, their hair is their calling card. The styles, colors and lengths they wear are a form of art and self-expression. In short, many men and women alike feel a deep emotional connection to their hair.
WALMART HEALTH CENTERS CONTINUE COMMITMENT TO HEALTHCARE IN AUSTIN, CHATHAM
Walmart Health Center hosted grand re-openings at their Chatham and Austin locations during the week of Oct. 24-28.
NIU College of Education, City Colleges of Chicago pave 2+2 paths in kinesiology, sport management
City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) students now have a seamless “2+2” transfer pathway to bachelor’s degrees in Kinesiology and Sport Management from the Northern Illinois University College of Education.
LUV Institute gears up for its Wreaths of LUV project
What started out as a pop-up shop where 200 wreaths were sold has grown. Eight years later, 12-15 young people create wreaths for six to eight weeks, selling almost 700 door wreaths and 150 Holiday Décor Wreaths. The young people who participate in the program are provided with a stipend, which allows those young people to receive more income.
BOTTOM LINE CHICAGO HELPS STUDENTS GET INTO COLLEGE
Kyra Harvey decided to seek the services of Bottom Line when she was a senior at James H. Bowen High School. She needed the extra help to apply for colleges. They also helped her apply for scholarships.
DURBIN ANNOUNCES $450,000 FOR CHICAGO STATE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES SIMULATION LAB
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) visited Chicago State University (CSU) to discuss the $450,000 in federal funding he secured through Congressionally Directed Spending—more commonly known as an earmark—in the Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) Omnibus appropriations bill to purchase science laboratory equipment for their Health Sciences Simulation Lab. This funding will be used to help students learn best practices in pediatric and home health care, as well as support a workforce pipeline of nurses, occupational therapists, and pharmacists.
ROSELAND MEDICAL DISTRICT MASTER PLAN GOES TO NEXT STAGE
The Master Plan for the Roseland Medical District has gone to the next steps in the process. The plan was released by the Department of Planning and Development for public comment until Monday, Nov. 7th After November 7th, no additional public comments could be made.
Girl Scouts of the USA Hires New Chief Development Officer and Chief Operations Officer
Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) announced two new C-suite hires to expand the organization’s talented and diverse leadership team. Shelley Goode has joined as the chief development officer (CDO) and Brandt Haynes has joined the organization as the chief operating officer and head of transformation (COO). Both Shelley and Brandt bring a wide range of experiences and decades of expertise in executive, industry, and nonprofit roles that will be impactful to the mission and work of Girl Scouts.
NICOR GAS CELEBRATES OPENING OF ITS GLENWOOD FACILITY
Nicor Gas hosted a ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of its Glenwood facility on Wednesday, Oct. 26th. The 42,000 square foot building is located at 19150 Chicago Heights-Glenwood Road
InteliChart Expands Leadership Team with New Chief Operating Officer
Inteli- Chart, a leader in patient engagement solutions forhealth care providers of all sizes, announces the appointment of Anthony L. Carter as its new chief operating officer. Carter brings over 20 years of experience in overhauling products and services to InteliChart, identifying opportunities to grow top-line revenues, driving product development, and guiding leadership teams to success.
CONTEXTUALIZING CASH BAIL’S END
SPRINGFIELD – While a new law overhauling Illinois’ system of pretrial detention continues to face scrutiny ahead of its Jan. 1 implementation date, new research suggests that the old cash-based system “results in much less pretrial detention than is generally assumed.”
City Colleges of Chicago Outperforms the State and National Averages for Fall Enrollment
City Colleges of Chicago (CCC)’s fall 2022 enrollment is up 6.9 percent year over year, exceeding the Illinois community college average of +1.5% and the national average (flat), according to a report published Friday by the Illinois Community College Board.
Federal Oversight of Cook County Assessor’s Office Ends Under Assessor Fritz Kaegi
Cook County – The Cook County Assessor’s Office (Assessor’s Office) announces that it is no longer under federal monitoring after a judge lifted the consent decree and court order which governed the office’s hiring processes since 2012.
Urban One’s Reach Media and Comedian-Actress Amanda Seales Announce Partnership for New Syndicated Radio Show and Podcast
Amanda Seales, comedian, multi-hyphenate, and social justice advocate, can now add syndicated radio host to her growing list of achievements, Reach Media announced. The Amanda Seales syndicated radio show and accompanying podcast premiered on Nov. 7th on WRNB 100.3 FM Philadelphia and is available for distribution to additional radio stations.
Karmanos Cancer Institute partners with nation’s top cancer organizations to endorse initiative to increase lung cancer screening in the United States
The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute has partnered with more than 50 cancer organizations across the country to issue a call to action urging individuals, providers and insurers to increase access to and utilization of low-dose computed tomography (CT) scans for those at high risk for lung cancer.
MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY CELEBRATES 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD
The Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago (MSI) is ringing in the holiday season with the 80th anniversary of Christmas Around the World. The exhibit allows guests to connect with their heritage as they explore dozens of trees and displays meticulously decorated with hand-crafted ornaments, all while learning about traditions that are celebrated across the globe.
Zing Health Names Whitaker Executive Chairman, Clifton CEO in Growth Transition
Zing Health founder Dr. Eric E. Whitaker will expand the company’s collaboration with key stakeholders in the new role of Executive Chairman and transition his operational role as the company’s CEO to President Andrew Clifton. Whitaker and Clifton will work closely together to ensure a seamless leadership transition that continues the Medicare startup’s exponential growth.
