Powering The Arts Program Awards Grants To Non-Profit Arts Organizations
The League of Chicago Theatres recently partnered with ComEd to create the Powering Arts Program which awarded grants of up to $10,000 to 17 Arts Organizations in Northern Illinois. Each grantee will utilize the money to support projects that expand access to arts and cultural offerings for underserved audiences in their communities.
Major Anti-bullying Conference & Youth Peace Rally Planned at CSU
In a major move to combat bullying and violence, a one-day Anti-Bullying Conference and Youth Peace rally will be held at Chicago State University (CSU) on November 2nd, 2018 at 8:00 AM.
Small And Mid-Size Business Owners Feel A Slight Chill In The Air
Historic optimism about the national economy from the spring (50 percent) chilled slightly this fall (40 percent), but remains well above fall 2017 (29 percent), according to the PNC Economic Outlook, a semiannual telephone survey of small and middle-market business owners and executives. Four out of 10 business leaders described their outlook for the national economy as optimistic, the second-highest rating in the 15-year survey.
Dapper Dan & Gucci On The Cover Of Surface Magazine
Surface magazine, the American authority on global contemporary design, presents an in-depth cover story on legendary fashion designer and couturier Dapper Dan. The story can be found inside Surface 's 2018 Fashion Issue, available through the new subscription portal at SurfaceMag.com, now featuring Apple Pay integration.
Eager applicants flock to community job fair
A recent jobs fair hosted by a South Side church attracted more than 100 applicants from the Chicago area including some as far away as Indiana, whose goal was to secure new opportunities to provide for their families.
Power Profiler on Rene-Syler
René Syler, former co-anchor of CBS News’ The Early Show, joined Susan G. Komen as an Ambassador in January 2007, after years of volunteering for the organization and supporting various events as emcee, activist and educator.
Keranique Announces Charitable Partnership with HairToStay for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Keranique®, the Women's Hair Growth Experts™, recently announced a new partnership with national nonprofit organization, HairToStay, as part of their mission to restore the confidence in women who experience hair loss.
YMCA OF METRO CHICAGO EXPANDS YOUTH SAFETY AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROGRAM
The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago recently received a $1 million grant from the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority and funding from the federal Victims of Crime Act Community Violence Program that will allow them to expand their Youth Safety and Violence Prevention (YSVP) initiative to the Woodlawn and South Shore communities as wells as broaden mental health services throughout the city.
After School Matters Annual Gala Highlights Chicago’s Teens
Nearly 800 civic, corporate and community leaders attended the After School Matters Annual Gala on Monday, September 24 at the Wintrust Arena to celebrate a banner year of successfully providing after-school and summer programs for Chicago teenagers. This year, After School Matters reached more than 18,000 Chicago teenagers who participated in the organization’s programs, which encourage youth to explore and develop their talents while gaining critical skills for work, college and beyond.
6th Annual Tech Thursday Event Teaches Businesses How To Use Technology To Grow
The Greater Southwest Development Corporation (GSDC) recently hosted their 6th annual Tech Thursday conference. The event, held at Malcolm X College, exposed current and potential business owners to new technology concepts and technology training that will help to grow businesses and further develop Chicago’s small business community.
South Suburban Job Fair Connects Over 100 Residents With Employment Opportunities
The Blue Island/Robbins Neighborhood Network recently held their first job fair for the community. There were over 50 employers present from the surrounding area and over 100 potential employees attended the event. The Job Fair was hosted to help local residents access employment opportunities that would be closer to home and improve their quality of life.
BLUE WAVE DEMOCRATIC DINNER HOST STATE AND LOCAL DEMOCRATIC OFFICIALS
The Rich Township Democratic Organization recently held their Annual Democratic Dinner at the Idlewild Country Club in Flossmoor. This year’s theme was Join the Blue Wave and featured special guests like J.B. Pritzker, Democratic Candidate for Governor, and Senator Toi Hutchinson, 40th District of Illinois.
Inaugural Speak Truth Summit Will Engage And Empower Women of Color
The inaugural Speak Truth Summit will take place on Oct. 20-21 at Chicago State University and the Jolly Pumpkin in Hyde Park. The Summit is presented by The Impact Alliance in collaboration with Chicago Black Women in Tech and Womanist Words. This two-day summit has been designed to restore, build, and empower women of color through networking, workshops, panel discussions and a keynote speech delivered by Alicia Garza.
The SOPHY Hyde Park Hotel Is Officially Open For Business
A ribbon cutting ceremony was recently held for the SOPHY Hyde Park, a brand new 98-room boutique hotel in Chicago’s historic Hyde Park neighborhood. The hotel was co-developed by SMART Hotels LLC and The Olympia Companies and is managed by Olympia Hotel Management.
Open Call For Innovative Educator Fellows Now Through Nov. 1
Chicago International Charter School recently launched their open call for applications to be part of the Education Entrepreneur Fellowship program. The Education Entrepreneur Fellowship application window closes on Nov. 1 and up to six Fellows will be selected for the Winter 2019 cohort.
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF CHICAGO UNVEILS RENOVATION OF EAST GARFIELD PARK FACILITY
More than $500,000 was invested in renovating and transforming the Boys and Girls Clubs of Chicago’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Club (King Club) in East Garfield Park. A grand reopening ceremony was recently held to reveal the finished work which features a new indoor pool, a renovated recreation center, a high-tech music studio, a new HVAC system, and several cosmetic improvements inside the facility.
Patti LaBelle to Headline The Executive Leadership Council’s 2018 Recognition Gala
The ELC hosts this special event each year to celebrate outstanding business leaders and corporations for their support of diversity, inclusion and achievement in business. More than 2,000 guests, including many of corporate America’s leading CEOs and senior executives, thought leaders, and politicos, will be in attendance to pay tribute to this year’s honorees.
Hillary Rodham Clinton, JB Pritzker and Juliana Stratton Hold Roundtable Discussion with High School Women
Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, JB Pritzker and Juliana Stratton recently held a roundtable discussion with high school women about the importance of leadership.
Dove and Dunkin' Celebrate Women Who are Running on Coffee and Dry Shampoo
The pairing of coffee and dry shampoo is the ultimate life hack women everywhere are embracing to help them get through their hectic mornings and busy days, all while rocking beautiful, instantly refreshed hair.
