STATE FAIR TO REOPEN WITH NEW ATTRACTIONS, INDOOR MASK MANDATE
After a one-year interruption last year due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Illinois State Fair in Springfield is set to reopen Thursday, Aug. 12, with some new attractions and new safety requirements.
Rep. Rita Provides Chicago, Riverdale Shred Days to Help Clean Up from Pandemic
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has helped many people realize they have a lot of clutter in their homes and lives they need to clean up. State Rep. Bob Rita is doing his part to help.
Pangea Mortgage Capital Closes $8.5 Million Loan
Pangea Mortgage Capital (“PMC”), a nationwide commercial lender headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, closed an $8.5 million loan for the acquisition and repositioning of a retail community center located in suburban Cleveland.
Black Women’s Health Advocates Applaud Legislation to Address the Uterine Fibroid Crisis
Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Shelley Capito (R-WV) introduced the Senate companion bill to the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Uterine Fibroid Research and Education Act of 2021, legislation that would appropriate $30 million to the National Institutes of Health for fiscal years 2022 through 2026 and establish a research database for treatment of fibroids. Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (D-NY) introduced the House legislation in March 2021.
Registration Open NOW for BBB and SCORE’s Build a Better Business Conference
BBB Serving Northern Indiana and SCORE Northeast Indiana announce that registration is now open for their inaugural Build a Better Business Conference, scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 7, at the Parkview Mirro Center in Fort Wayne.
Calumet City Mayor presents $56 million budget for 2022
Calumet City Mayor Thaddeus Jones presented the city’s budget for Fiscal 2022 on Thursday, July 29. The Aldermen voted 5 to 1 in favor of the budget.
Cheetos And Bad Bunny Drop Exclusive adidas Fashion Collection, Inviting Fans To Deja tu Huella (Leave Your Mark)
When Cheetos® and global music superstar Bad Bunny first introduced the Deja tu Huella™ campaign in 2020 to celebrate the impact that Hispanic culture has made on today’s society, they set out on a mission to inspire the next generation to Deja tu Huella, a phrase that translates to “leave your mark.” Since last year, that rally cry has only grown stronger.
Chanel Iman Joins Smile Train as Newest Celebrity Ambassador
-- Smile Train, the world’s largest cleft organization, today announced model Chanel Iman, known for her work as a Victoria’s Secret Angel, as their first-ever Smile Train Celebrity Ambassador solely focused on motherhood. As a young mother of two, Chanel’s goal is to advocate for and champion mothers across the globe, particularly mothers of children born with a cleft.
NEW LAW AIMS TO EXPAND AFFORDABLE HOUSING THROUGH $75 MILLION INVESTMENT, TAX CREDITS
Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday signed a measure aimed at increasing affordable housing investment in Illinois, as well as a measure expanding the state’s low-income energy assistance program.
BRONZEVILLE CREATIVE COUPLE ARE ALSO CHANGEMAKERS
The 5th Annual Mayor of Bronzeville and First Lady Ball took place on Saturday, July 24, at Gallery Guichard, located at 436 E. 47th St. Damon Williams was the co-host, there was food by Lettuce Entertain You Chef Mychael Bonner. The event featured live art demonstrations and live entertainment.
Nicor Gas, Southern Company Gas Foundation provide $70,000 to American Red Cross of Illinois
As a natural gas distribution company, Nicor Gas employees also are first responders working in tandem with communities to keep customers safe. When an emergency strikes, like the severe weather experienced in DuPage County this week, this critical work cannot be done without community partners like the American Red Cross of Illinois.
Walmart to Pay 100% of College Tuition and Books for Associates
Walmart, recently announced it will pay 100% of college tuition and books for associates through its Live Better U (LBU) education program. Starting Aug. 16, the $1 a day fee will be removed for associates, making all education programs paid for by Walmart. This means approximately 1.5 million part-time and full-time Walmart and Sam’s Club associates in the U.S. can earn college degrees or learn trade skills without the burden of education debt. As the largest U.S. private employer, Walmart is committing to invest nearly $1 billion over the next five years in career-driven training and development.
Tech Director inspires and encourages students to pursue STEM
Omowale Casselle is the Director o fPritzker Tech Talent Labs at Discovery Partners Institute. He shared his background and encouraged students in Chicago Pre-College Science & Engineering Program to choose careers in technology. Casselle understands Chicago’s tech economy is growing and there is a need to get more Black and Brown students in technology.
CUBS SCHOLARS GRADUATES ARE CELEBRATED AT WRIGLEY FIELD
Last year, Malcolm Fox set a 10- year goal for himself that one day he would speak at Wrigley Field. That day came this summer when Fox gave the commencement speech to the Cubs Scholars Graduates. Fox was a 2016 Cubs Scholars graduate. He graduated from Howard University and is set to work for the McDonald’s Corporation.
Sheriff’s Office Offers Free Assistance to Tenants, Housing Providers as Eviction Moratorium Expires
As the moratorium on filing eviction cases has been lifted, Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart is reminding housing providers and tenants grappling with eviction that they can access the Office’s Community Resource Center for assistance in accessing services and financial help.
KITCHEN + KOCKTAILS BY KEVIN KELLEY COMING TO CHICAGO
Kevin Kelley loves Chicago, its people and the food culture. It seemed like a fantastic fit for Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley. The restaurant will be located at 444 N. Wabash Ave. and is set to open on Friday, Sept. 3. Kelley also is the owner of Kitchen + Kocktails in Dallas, Texas.
NAACP Announces New Campaign, “#MeMinusStudentDebt” to Address Student Debt Crisis
The NAACP announces a new campaign calling for Student Debt Cancellation. The campaign, entitled, “#MeMinusStudentDebt,” addresses the fact that across all racial groups, Black borrowers hold the most student loan debt despite also being consistently underserved by postsecondary institutions.
Hyde Park Summer Fest Canceled for 2021
With increasing COVID-19 cases and associated risks, we do not believe it is the right choice to move forward with the festival at this time.
National African American Reparations Commission Praises Human Rights Report
The National African American Reparations Commission (NAARC), an authoritative voice for the U.S. and global reparations movements commended the U.N. Human Rights Council on its landmark report released this week.
