NATION’S INFLATION CRISIS IS CRIPPLING POPULAR TOY DRIVE’S ABILITY TO FULFILL ITS MISSION OF DISTRIBUTING 25,000 TOYS

PASTOR TO APPEAL TO PUBLIC TO DONATE TOYS TO ENSURE THAT NONE OF THE EXPECTED 4000 CHILDREN ARE LEFT BEHIND WITHOUT A TOY FOR CHRISTMAS DONATIONS ARE GREATLY NEEDED THIS YEAR DUE TO ECONOMIC INFLATION OPERATION COVER CHICAGO” IN JEOPARDY OF NOT HOSTING IT’S ANNUAL TOY GIVEAWAY FOR THE 10TH YEAR IN A ROW Thursday, December 8th, @ 10:00 AM (PRESS CONFERENCE) Another Chance Church, 9550 S. Harvard, Chicago, Illinois

Oscar Nominee Aunjanue Ellis Discusses Her New Film About Freedom Fighter Fannie Lou Hamer

Academy Award nominee Aunjanue Ellis, talks to Culturs Global Multicultural Lifestyle Network podcast “Destinations with Doni” about her short film, which was a passion project. The project centers on the freedom fighting legacy of Fannie Lou Hamer in the United States through the lens of Ellis and awards inning director, Christine Swanson. Ellis is best known for roles in “King Richard,” with Will Smith, and HBO’s “Lovecraft Country.”

YUMEKA BROWN ENERGIZED, PRIMED AND READY AS SHE IS SWORN INTO OFFICE AS COMMISSIONER OF THE METROPOLITAN WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT (MWRD)

Yumeka Brown-Village Clerk for the Village of Matteson, Il- was joined by over 200 in Chicago today as they celebrated the swearing in of Brown as the newly elected Commissioner of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD).

THE MUSICIANS’ GREEN BOOK: AN ENDURING LEGACY Available on PBS Stations

Headliner Josephine Beavers Joined by Guest Stars Johnny Britt, Howard Hewett, Little Anthony, Darlene Love and More To Explore the Underground Travel Guide Used by Black Artists During Segregation

CHICAGO BEYOND INVESTS MILLIONS IN INNOCENCE ORGANIZATION, LIFE AFTER JUSTICE

Chicago Beyond has invested $3.2 million in Life After Justice, a Chicago-based innocence organization, founded by exonerees. Chicago Beyond was launched in 2016 by Liz Dozier, a former principal at Fenger High School. The goal of the organization is to think about how young people can be better served.

The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago Announces SPRING 2023 exhibitions

The Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) Chicago announces the following exhibitions for Spring 2023. Duane Linklater: mymothersside March 11 – September 3 Bergman Family Gallery

UPDATE ON ROBBINS WATER SITUATION

The Village of Robbins is experiencing complications with their water due to a crumbling water infrastructure. On Thanksgiving Day, a quarter of the town experienced little to no water.

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OBTAINS GUILTY PLEA IN MEDICAID FRAUD CASE AGAINST COOK COUNTY DOCTOR

Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced the Attorney General’s office obtained a guilty plea in a case against a Cook County OB-GYN who fraudulently charged Illinois’ Medicaid program for services that were never provided.

CHICAGO AREA NATIVE AWARDED PRIZE FOR GUN SAFETY DEVICE

Kayla Austin came up with the idea for My Gun’s Been Moved when she was 12 years old. Seven years later, Austin has been awarded a cash prize for the gun safety device by Pharrell William’s Black Ambition.

Disney Parks and RICE Bring Diverse Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs to Walt Disney World

10-year-old Zoe Oli of Atlanta arrived at Walt Disney World for the first time a few days ago, not on vacation but as CEO of her start-up business, Beautiful Curly Me, aimed at creating dolls who look like her.

ROSELAND COMMUNITY HOSPITAL CONCLUDES THE YEAR WITH SPECIAL FOUNDATION FUNDRAISER IN SUPPORT OF FUTURE COMMUNITY PHILANTHROPY EFFORTS

This hospital located on the Far South Side invites Chicagoans to give back this holiday season by hosting fundraiser event in an effort to raise money and celebrate the foundation’s achievements in the Greater Roseland area.

HUNDREDS SET TO ATTEND VILLAGE OF MATTESON & MAYOR SHEILA CHALMERS- CURRIN ANNUAL“TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY”

he Village of Matteson and Mayor Sheila Chalmers- Currin are bringing in the holidays with their annual tree-lighting ceremony. Matteson will be joined by a multitude of local residents throughout the village to celebrate this season. One of the defining agendas of Matteson has been to welcome newcomers and residents throughout The Southland.

Homeowners: Are you missing exemptions on your property tax bill?

COOK COUNTY – As homeowners in Cook County receive their 2021 Second Installment Tax Bills (tax bill) in the mail they are encouraged to look at the bottom left corner to ensure that the correct exemption(s) are applied.

Cook County Assessor Releases Property Tax Data and Simulation Software Code

COOK COUNTY – Over $180 billion in property taxes collected from every property in Cook County – from Ford Heights to Chicago to Winnetka – can now be analyzed with software code created by the Cook County Assessor’s Office.

South Suburban College Offers Various Incentives for Spring 2023 Semester Registration

South Suburban College (SSC) has established various registration incentives for the Spring 2023 Semester. Every student registered on or before Saturday, December 31, 2022, and enrolled by Wednesday, February 1, 2023 will receive a branded SSC bag, t-shirt, lanyard, and a $5 gift certificate to the new vendor in the cafeteria on the Main Campus in South Holland.

BUSINESSMAN ANTHONY McCASKILL FILES NOMINATING PETITIONS IN RUN FOR HARVEY MAYOR

FOR THE FIRST TIME IN DECADES FOUR FORMER MAYORAL CANDIDATES UNITE BEHIND ONE CANDIDATE—ANTHONY McCASKILL

Cook County property tax analysis: Latino wards see dramatic increases; new state law, reassessments and controversial TIF funds result in higher taxes for most property owners

As property tax bills land in Cook County mailboxes over the coming days, businesses and homeowners will likely find higher bills with some gentrifying Latino neighborhoods in Chicago seeing eye-popping increases of nearly 46%, according to a Treasurer’s Office analysis of 1.8 million tax bills.

Black McDonald’s Operators Association Gives Away 2,000 Turkeys and Meal Packs

The Black McDonald’s Operators Association (BMOA) continued its pre-Thanksgiving tradition of giving back to families in need and supporting veterans through the annual Food for the Body & Spirit giveaway.

APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN FOR 29TH ANNUAL CHICAGO NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT AWARDS

LISC Chicago announced the opening of applications for the 2023 Chicago Neighborhood Development Awards (CNDAs) and The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Award for Architectural Excellence in Community Design, both of which will be accepted through Jan. 18, 2023. Now entering its 29th year, the CNDAs annually recognize the essential role that both nonprofit and for-profit developers and innovative architecture play in building communities throughout Chicago

CHICAGO SCHOLARS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR CLASS OF 2028

More than 500 first generation and under-resourced Chicago high school juniors will be selected to take part in the rigorous academic and leadership program, primed to become Chicago’s next generation of leaders.