Red Clay Dance Presents Winter Sharecase and Holiday Party
Red Clay Dance Company (RCDC) engages its community by hosting a Winter Sharecase and Holiday Party Saturday, December 14 at 2 p.m. at Fuller Park Auditorium, 331 W. 45th Place, Chicago.
Future of Chatham Food Market Still Uncertain
After temporarily closing its doors earlier this year for remodeling, the future of the Chatham Food Market appears bleak even though outside signage says it would reopen soon as a meat and produce store.
Pritzker Administration Partners with Illinois Primary Health Association on 2020 Census Outreach Efforts
Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) recently announced the Illinois Primary Health Association will serve the Northwest region of Illinois for the state’s 2020 census effort, including JoDaviess, Carroll, Whiteside, Lee, LaSalle, Bureau, Putnam, Henry, Mercer and Rock Island Counties.
Bank of America Makes $400,000 Investment Through Neighborhood Builders Program To Advance Economic Mobility in Chicago
Bank of America recently announced it has awarded $200,000 in funding and leadership resources to both Chicago Scholars and Enlace Chicago as part of Bank’s signature Neighborhood Builders® program.
MORE THAN 900 VENDORS AND ATTENDEES TAKE PART IN WOMEN'S SMALL BUSINESS EXPO
City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin's first Women's Small Business and Entrepreneur Expo was a huge success over the weekend. The UIC Dorin Forum was packed with small business vendors, banks, government experts on certification, women leaders from corporate boardrooms, and entrepreneurs in the making.
Church gives free Christmas gifts to Lynwood school
On Saturday, December 7, 2019, Arrow Church is hosting a Christmas Store for the families of Sandridge Elementary School. The event will take place from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m in the gymnasium at Sandridge Elementary School, 2950 Glenwood Dyer Rd. in Chicago Heights.
ORS™ OLIVE OIL HOSTED A SALON TAKE OVER IN CHICAGO PROVIDING FREE HAIR SERVICES FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS
ORS™ Olive Oil recently hosted a ‘Salon Takeover’ in Chicago at Keystylist Salon located at 530 W. 99th Street, Chicago. Patrons of the salon were surprised and treated to complimentary hair services paid for by ORS® Olive Oil.
Residents Give Thanks Pullman’s Renaissance
9th Ward Alderman Anthony A. Beale in partnership with the 9th Ward Senior Advisory Board, Chicago Police Department and other local elected officials, residents and community leaders hosted nearly 750 seniors at his 8th annual Thanksgiving Dinner.
New Chicago-based Community Initiative Aims to Improve Maternal Health Outcomes
The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), AllianceChicago, EverThrive Illinois, the Illinois Perinatal Quality Collaborative and other community partners have joined forces to combat the maternal mortality crisis in Chicago.
VETERANS HONORED AT ANNUAL BLACK MCDONALD’S TURKEY GIVEAWAY
Military veterans will be honored this week at the 19th Annual Food for the Body & Spirit event sponsored by the Black McDonald’s Operators Association of Chicago and Northwest Indiana.
On The South Side, Budget Cuts Affect Free Testing And Treatment For STDs
Budget cuts by the Chicago Department of Health have made it more difficult for low-income and unemployed residents to access free testing and treatment on the South Side for sexually transmitted diseases
Illinois to Seek Disaster Declaration from Small Business Administration to Aid 1.4M Illinois Residents
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recently denied the state’s appeal for federal assistance to help residents in 22 counties recover from 2019’s severe storms and historic flooding along the Illinois and Mississippi rivers. In light of these new developments, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency will seek a disaster declaration from the U.S. Small Business Administration.
United Airlines Launches New Pilot Recruitment and Development Program
United Airlines recently announced the launch of Aviate, its new pilot recruitment program and career website, offering aspiring and established pilots more opportunities and the fastest paths to achieving their dreams and becoming a United First Officer and, ultimately, Captain.
CTA Partnership with Cleanslate Aimed at Reducing Poverty
A community effort by the Chicago Transit Authority and the nonprofit Cleanslate is taking aim at reducing poverty by providing job-training skills that hopefully lead to employment opportunities.
Budget Proposal Would Open All Public Libraries on Sundays
If Mayor Lori Lightfoot has her way, the City Council will approve her proposed $11.65 billion budget for 2020 that includes funding to open all libraries on Sundays.
Underscore Theatre Company Presents PROXY
PROXY, by Alexander Sage Oyen, Rachel Franco and Austin Regan, is a story of journalistic and personal integrity set to a punk rock score. Now playing at Underscore Theatre Company’s newly-remodeled, permanent home, The Understudy, 4609 N. Clark St. in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood, the play is directed by Stephanie Rohr with music direction by T.J. Anderson..
Agent-CEO Tiauna Jackson opens doors to Black writers
The Jackson Agency recently announced a new partnership with the Writers Guild of America – West. The Jackson Agency has been the home for underrepresented artists of color since its founding in 2014. Now, as a WGA Signatory, this partnership will create more opportunities for writers of color, allowing for historically underrepresented writers to have Agency representation.
Discover Navy Pier’s 19th annual Fifth Third Bank Winter WonderFest!
‘Tis the season for holiday fun at Navy Pier’s 19th annual Fifth Third Bank Winter WonderFest! For more than five weeks, guests can dash through an indoor winter wonderland as Chicago’s iconic lakefront destination transforms its Festival Hall into a dazzling spectacle with 170,000 square feet of holiday-themed fun. Kicking off on Friday, December 6, 2019 and running through Sunday, January 12, 2020, Chicagoland natives and seasonal travelers will have the opportunity to enjoy festive décor, returning favorites and this year’s brand-new attraction, The Wind Chill.
Lands’ End Matching Family Flannel Pajamas Selected As One Of This Year’s Oprah’s Favorite Things
Lands’ End recently announced that the matching family flannel pajamas in rich red plaid are included in this year’s Oprah’s Favorite Things holiday gift list featured in the December issue of O, The Oprah Magazine and on OprahMag.com.
