ALDERMAN STEPHANIE COLEMAN PROUDLY ANNOUNCES SECOND ANNUAL LEGENDARY ENGLEWOOD MUSIC FESTIVAL
The Englewood Music Fest will be held in conjunction with the 6th year anniversary of the Englewood Square Mall. The Greater Englewood Community Development Corporation (GECDC) is the fiscal agent and partnering 501c3 for the event. Collectively they will celebrate “Englewood Excellence” -- its past, present. and future. The event will feature live music, local vendors, back-to-school programming and prizes, e-game tournament, and more!
Expect ‘The Unexpected’ at Cabaret Zazou Presents ‘Luminaire’
Liv Warfield is a singer-songwriter who is a Peoria native. Her musical journey began in Portland, but she has been returning to the Midwest for different endeavors. Now she is in Chicago to perform in Cabaret Zazou presents “Luminaire,” which is set to debut on Wednesday, Sept. 7th.
Communities In Schools of Chicago Expands to Support Students at 200 Chicago Public Schools in “Vital” School Year
Communities In Schools of Chicago, one of Chicago’s most wide-reaching education non-profits, announced that it will be expanding its support to more than 200 Chicago Public Schools, allowing them to serve as many as 60,000 students in 2022-23.
COMMUNITY MICRO EQUITY FUND HELPS SMALL BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES
Nine small, Black-owned business have been selected to receive a portion of $160,000 as part of the Community Micro Equity Fund (CMEF), which was launched by Greenwood Archer Capital, in partnership with Sunshine Enterprises.
Chevrolet Awards $165,000 in Scholarships to 2022 HBCU Marketing and Journalism Interns
Chevrolet and the National Newspaper Publishers Association concluded their sixth year of “Discover the Unexpected,” a 10-week immersive internship and scholarship program for 11 HBCU students, five within marketing and six within journalism, to explore marketing roles focused on General Motors’ vision for an all-electric future and journalism with the NNPA.
Rep. Kelly, Lurie Children’s, Illinois PIRG, Kids In Danger Celebrate Passage of Reese’s Law
On Monday, Aug. 15th, Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) hosted a press conference at Lurie Children’s with Reese’s Purpose, Illinois Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) and Kids In Danger (KID) to celebrate passage of Rep. Kelly’s bipartisan legislation, Reese’s Law. The legislation directs the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to develop and implement new safety standards to protect children from ingesting button cell batteries. Reese’s Law is named for Reese Hamsmith, an 18-month-old child who tragically passed away after ingesting a button cell battery.
EPA Awards $100,000 to University of Illinois at Chicago
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a $100,000 grant to the University of Illinois at Chciago as part of the Environmental Education Grants Program.
Luster’s Pink Launches Comfort Oil Scalp Serum and Unveils New Look for its Classic Pink Lotion and Glosser
Luster Products, the leading manufacturer of premium personal care products providing daily maintenance and styling solutions for all hair types and textures for the last 65 years, has expanded its Luster’s Pink product range with the launch of a Comfort Oil scalp serum and an updated look for its classic Oil Moisturizer Hair Lotion and Glosser.
‘What to Send Up When It Goes Down’ in residence at Lookingglass Theatre Company
Congo Square Theatre Company, one of the nation’s premier African American ensemble theater companies, and Lookingglass Theatre Company announce that single tickets are now on sale for the remount of Congo Square’s production of “What to Send Up When It Goes Down” in residence at Lookingglass Theatre Company’s historic Water Tower Water Works theater, 821 N Michigan Ave. What to Send Up When It Goes Down will be performed Sept.24th – Oct. 16th, Wednesday – Saturday evenings at 7 p.m., with matinees Saturday and Sunday at 2p.m. All tickets are $35 and can be purchased at lookingglasstheatre.org/event/what-to-send-upwhen- it-goes-down.
Gov. Pritzker Announces Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly to Expand Choices in Care for Illinois Seniors
Governor JB Pritzker along with the Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) announced the launch of the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) to better meet the needs of older adults across Illinois. The program expands options for community-based care and serves as an alternative to traditional nursing facility care, allowing eligible seniors to continue living safely at home.
Local Red Cross Volunteers Help 62 People Affected by Home Fires in the Past Week
The American Red Cross volunteers in the Chicago & northern Illinois area responded to over 20 home fires in Cook, Kane, LaSalle, McHenry, Will and Kankakee counties in the past week.
THE JACKSONS RETURN TO TORONTO AFTER FIVE YEARS TO HEADLINE STRANGERS IN THE NIGHT CHARITY GALA
On Friday, Sept. 9th, Toronto’s waterfront will welcome the popular gourmet charity gala, Strangers In The Night Toronto. The event, which has celebrated 18 years of success in Montreal, will be headlined by pop royalty, The Jacksons, and benefit four Canadian charities: Children Believe, Believe to Achieve Organization, Canadian Health Champions, and Your Support Foundation. These meaningful organizations work to create a future of hope for children, families and communities overcoming poverty and injustice locally and around the world.
Public Outside Plaza Project to create space for Roseland community
A new park will be built in Roseland as part of the City of Chicago’s Public Outdoor Plaza (POP!) program. POP! Heights Park will be located 11227 S. Halsted. POP! Heights Park is one of 10 new public plazas that will create spaces for performances, gardening, pop up shops and recreation in communities on the South, West and North sides. It is part of $1.2 billion Recovery Plan.
JOFFREY ACADEMY OF DANCE LAUNCHES NEW CONTEMPORARY BALLET TRAINEE PROGRAM
CHICAGO – Ashley Wheater MBE, The Mary B. Galvin Artistic Director of The Joffrey Ballet, proudly announces the launch of the Joffrey Academy Contemporary Ballet Trainee Program, the first full-time contemporary ballet training program offered by a classical ballet company in the United States. The innovative program creates pathways towards professional opportunities in contemporary ballet and will be launched in fall 2022 under new leadership in the Joffrey Academy, Official School of The Joffrey Ballet, with the appointment of Katlin Michael ¬Bourgeois as the inaugural Head of the Contemporary Ballet Trainee Program and former Joffrey Artist Oğulcan Borova as the new Head of Studio Company and Ballet Trainees. Bourgeois and Borova begin their new roles on Aug. 22, nearly one year after the Joffrey Academy of Dance opened its new studio space and training facilities at 1920 S. Wabash Avenue as part of the Company’s “Joffrey for All” strategic growth plan.
SELFSEA HELPS YOUNG PEOPLE SEE THEMSELVES SUPPORTED AND INCLUDED
When you think about mental health care for young people and the need for resources that they can access, without gatekeepers; the Peer Health Exchange has launched selfsea, It is a National digital platform to provide resources and support to young people.
Happy Viking, the Plant-Based Superfood Nutrition Company Created by Venus Williams, Closes Athlete Investment Round
Happy Viking is proud to announce a milestone investment round backed by some of the world’s top professional athletes. Financing was led by Venus Williams, Serena Williams, Kevin Durant & Rich Kleiman’s 35V, Peloton Vice President of Fitness Programming and global wellness expert Robin Arzón, professional golfer Michelle Wie West, soccer champion and Medal of Freedom recipient Megan Rapinoe, tennis star Reilly Opelka, and basketball phenoms Isaiah Hartenstein and Collin Sexton.
Robbins receives $20 million from MWRD for stormwater project
The Village of Robbins has received $20 million from the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District. The funds will go toward the Robbins Stormwater Park and Midlothian Creek Restoration Project.
Pritzker Administration Issues Third Wave of Conditional Adult Use Cannabis Dispensary Licenses
Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) issued five additional Conditional Adult Use Dispensing Organization Licenses to applicants selected in lotteries held in the summer of 2021. These awardees join the 177 conditional licenses issued by the Administration in July, bringing the total number of issued licenses to 182 (of 185 available licenses).
A pathway for Black wealth: Tips for fueling business growth through planning and mentorship
Black businesses are an essential part of the economy. As one of the fastest-growing segments of the U.S. economy, Black businesses contribute an estimated $200 billion to the national economy annually. Research shows that entire communities benefit when Black businesses succeed. They create jobs, close the racial wealth gap, and strengthen local economies.
