Landmarks Illinois seeks nominations for 2022 Most Endangered Historic Places in Illinois
Landmarks Illinois, a statewide historic preservation advocacy nonprofit organization, is now accepting nominations for its 2022 Most Endangered Historic Places in Illinois. Nominations are due Monday, Jan. 10.
Nicole Murray A Business development professional helps entities build with intention
As founder of Agape Collective, Agape Creative Boutique and Mogul Nation, Nicole Murray looks to align with businesses, groups and individuals to work with them and add value. She believes personally and as a business ethic when people seed things with real, positive intention, it grows organically.
The Far South Chicago Coalition Launches The Far South Quality-Of-Life Plan
The Far South Chicago Coalition (FSCC), local business owners, community leaders, activists, organizers and sponsors will host the 2021 fundraising event, “Moving Forward Together,” on Saturday, November 20, to raise funds for the Quality-Of-Life Plan (QLP) for the South Side of Chicago, led by the Far FSCC. The coalition is composed of caring community leaders, business owners and engaged residents working together to create a thriving community that will exemplify the gold standard of Chicago neighborhoods. The event featured guest speakers, lunch, entertainment and will celebrate the progress made and announce plans for the future.
Bally’s Chicago: Built By, Of, And For The Community
When Bally’s decided to bid on the opportunity to open a world-class casino in Chicago, their first priority was making sure their proposal was a reflection of the rich history and heritage across Chicago. So, they met with community organizations as well as diverse business owners and other Chicagoans interested in being involved in what will become its flagship casino resort – Bally’s Chicago.
Woodlawn Central Plan is to create cultural destinations
A master plan has been created for the community of Woodlawn that leverages Apostolic Church of God’s land and creates opportunities for development.
John the Author Discusses latest release 30+
John Baker, known as John the Author, participated in his first talent show when he was in the fourth grade, singing Dwayne Wiggins, “What’s Really Going On (Strange Fruit).” Now he is set to release his fourth full length album, tentatively titled, “30+.”
South Suburban Chicago (IL) Chapter of The Links, Inc. win a $20,000
The South Suburban Chicago Chapter of The Links, Inc., was awarded $20,000 in funding from the Central Area of The Links, Inc., to participate in the Black K.A.R.E. project.
Millions of dollars of stolen goods recovered in ‘organized retail crime’ bust, AG says
An unrelated arrest by the Chicago Police Department on Sunday led to a state task force this week seizing millions of dollars’ worth of goods stolen from retailers in what Attorney General Kwame Raoul described as an organized retail crime operation.
FLEX-N-GATE /JACKSONVILLE JAGUAR OWNER SHAHID KHAN AND EARLY WALKER PRESIDENT OF "I'M TELLING DON'T SHOOT,TO PROVIDE BIG ASSISTANCE TO “OPERATION COVER CHICAGO”, APPEALING TO CHICAGO STEP UP AND HELP
Early Walker- President of “I’m Telling Don’t Shoot” and Jacksonville Jaguar/FLEX-N-Gate Owner Shahid Khan- along with Chicago Operation Cover Chicago Founder, Pastor Kenyatta Smith, Cook County Commissioner Stanley Moore and Flex-n-gate staff will come together and announce a major Christmas Toy Give Away to benefit the widely popular Operation Cover Chicago (OCC) Toy Drive.
THE DOVETAIL PROJECT’S PROGRAM SETS OUT TO IMPROVE YOUNG FATHERS’ LIVES
Vernon Owens, Director of Programs of The Dovetail Project, with a graduate of the program aimed to make young fathers better men and better members of their communities. Photo provided by Aileen Bedeau.
ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC. LAUNCHES ‘GIVE AND GO TO FIGHT CANCER’ AWARENESS CAMPAIGN TODAY WITH ESPN AND V FOUNDATION
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., the world’s oldest intercollegiate Fraternity founded by African American men, along with ESPN and the V Foundation begins its “Give and Go To Fight Cancer” campaign today
1 MILLION EVS: INSIDE THE STATE’S PLAN FOR ELECTRIFYING THE TRANSPORTATION SECTOR
With a pair of major policy victories in hand, Gov. JB Pritzker traveled to the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, Scotland, at the beginning of the month and shared a vision for his home state: “Illinois intends to become the best place in North America to drive and manufacture an electric vehicle.”
The Museum of Science and Industry ushers in the holiday season with tree lighting
Most of Sheila Wesonga’s life when she attended Museum of Science and Industry’s Christmas Around the World, there was an Kenyan Tree. In the 2010’s, there wasn’t a Kenyan tree at the Museum anymore. A friend encouraged her to bring the tree back, since she loves Christmas and loves decorating for Christmas.
Sony Corporation of America Donates $1 Million To NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc.
Sony Corporation of America, Sony Electronics Inc. and Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. announced they have made a $1 million donation to the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF). This donation is part of a larger social justice campaign and comes from Sony’s Global Social Justice Fund on behalf of Sony Group Corporation.
Victor George Vodka Owner Awarded $2.4 Million
Black-owned Victor George Spirits announced the Fort Lauderdale Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) board voted unanimously to provide $2,450,000 to help fund construction cost of a 15,000 square foot facility that will house a distillery, restaurant, cigar bar, whiskey lounge, co working space and a rooftop bar and lounge located on historic Sistrunk Boulevard.
Acorns Money Pie Live comes to Chicago
Money and finance talk is never easy. But talking about money and finance with wine and pizza, makes it a little more palatable. That was the concept behind Acorns Money Pie Live at Juice @ 1340 recently.:
Matt Forte distributed Thanksgiving meals to families On The Cities Southside
Matt Forte believes that giving back is necessary. God has afforded him a lot in life, and he wanted to be able to do something from his heart. With that in mind, Forte, along with the What’s Your Forte Foundation, partnered with Progressive Baptist Church to provide Thanksgiving meals for families in time for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
Iconic Supermodel Iman Launches First Fragrance, Love Memoir
HSN®, a leader in livestream shopping and video storytelling, announced the highly anticipated launch of entrepreneur, philanthropist and iconic supermodel Iman’s debut fragrance, Love Memoir. This new scent is a tribute to her epic romance with her husband, David Bowie, and an intimate reflection of their tender relationship. It is a bottled homage to the mutual devotion of a universally celebrated couple, and like both fine perfume and true love, its story requires a touch of divine alchemy. The fragrance is available exclusively on HSN.com.
‘Love & Hip-Hop’ Star Karlie Redd Signs Multi-Million Dollar Album Deal
Reality TV ‘Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta’ star Karlie Redd has signed a global multi-million dollar album deal with famed “cryptocurrency label” Legacy Records. To celebrate the partnership, Legacy Records hosted an exclusive red-carpet dinner event Thursday, Nov. 11, at Spice House Restaurant in Atlanta.
