Gov. Pritzker Signs Most Equity-Centric Law in Nation to Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis
Surrounded by a bipartisan group of lawmakers and criminal justice reform advocates, Governor JB Pritzker signed the most equity-centric law in the nation to legalize adult-use cannabis in Illinois, beginning Jan. 1, 2020. House Bill 1438 promotes equity and invests in the communities that suffered through the war on drugs, serving as a model for the legalization and decriminalization of cannabis. “As the first state in the nation to fully legalize adult-use cannabis through the legislative process, Illinois exemplifies the best of democracy: a bipartisan and deep commitment to better the lives of all of our people,” said Gov. JB Pritzker
Inaugural Men Of Virtue Celebration Honors Four South Side Men
The Washington Park Chamber of Commerce recently held their inaugural Men of Virtue Business Networking Celebration where four men were honored for their contributions to the community.
Longest Running Live National July 4th TV Tradition Hosted By John Stamos
This July 4th, A CAPITOL FOURTH continues its 39-year tradition of celebrating our nation’s independence on the West Lawn of the United States Capitol building. Two-time Emmy Award-nominated actor and producer John Stamos (Netflix’s YOU, FULLER HOUSE, ER) returns to host the country’s longest-running live national July 4th TV tradition. A CAPITOL FOURTH’s family-friendly Independence Day celebration will commemorate our country’s 243rd birthday with all-star musical performances, and remains unaffiliated with any other July 4th events around the country, and in other locations in Washington, D.C.
The Right Reverend Adam Jefferson Richardson Becomes Senior Bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church
The Senior Bishop is the active Bishop with the longest tenure of service in the AME Church and is first in order of precedence among the Council of Bishops. The position occupies a key role in the polity and practice of the AME Church. While a Senior Bishop has existed since the incorporation of the church as a denomination in 1816, the first formal investiture ceremony occurred at the 2004 General Conference. The ceremony includes the passage of the Senior Bishop's regalia-a solid gold medallion with the logo of the denomination donated by the family of Claude Stephens.
Global Girls Hosts Dreams Become Reality Summer Program For Local Youth
Global Girls, a nonprofit performing arts organization, is hosting the Dreams Become Reality summer program for local youth. The program will allow participants to create performance art that represents their lived experiences and their dreams for the future and perform their pieces during the Dreams Become Reality Showcase later this summer
SOUTH SUBURBAN HUMANE SOCIETY OPENS NEW ADOPTION CENTER
The South Suburban Humane Society recently celebrated the grand opening of their new Adoption Center located on 2207 183rd St. in Homewood. The new location will help the organization provide care for over 500 more animals per year, according to information provided by the South Suburban Human Society
Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Incorporated® 65th National Conference Comes to the Windy City
Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Incorporated, brings their 65th National Conference to the Windy City. More than 500 registered nurses and nursing students from across the United States, the District of Columbia and the Caribbean will convene at the Westin Lombard Yorktown Hotel on July 7-13, 2019.
45th ANNUAL SCDAI 8K WALK/JOG/BIKE-A-THON FUNDRAISER SHINES LIGHT ON SICKLE CELL DISEASE AWARENESS
June 28, 2019 — On July 20, the Sickle Cell Disease Association of Illinois (SCDAI) (www.sicklecelldisease-illinois.org) invites friends, family and supporters to participate in the 45th Annual 8K Walk/Jog/Bike-A-Thon, a yearly fundraising event that brings awareness to those living with sickle cell disease. The family-friendly race will take place at Chicago’s beautiful Lakefront at 39th Street, rain or shine, and has a fundraising goal of $100,000.
Pappas: $24.6 million in Cook County property tax refunds going to 25,000 homeowners whose bills show no balance due
Nearly 25,000 homeowners are receiving a Second Installment tax bill that shows a zero balance due on August 1 and are set to receive $24.6 million in refunds, Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas said today.
As Summer Finally Arrives, ComEd is Prepared to Provide Reliable Energy to Customers Investments to strengthen and modernize the electric grid have increased reliability and customer satisfaction
Now that summer temperatures are here in northern Illinois, ComEd is ready to maintain strong reliability thanks to smart grid investments that have cut the number of customer outages by roughly half. ComEd’s energy efficiency programs also give customers the power to stay cool while controlling their energy usage.
NATURAL PATH NUTRITION INC. HOSTS A CARDIO DRUMMING WORKOUT FUNDRAISER TO SUPPORT THE PRODIGY SAINTS SCHOLARSHIP FUND.
Prodigy Saints Scholarship cardio-drumming fundraising, health informational, and entertainment event at The LAB fitness center and nutrition bar located at 2019 W. 95th Street in the Beverly neighborhood.
SOUTH SIDE NONPROFIT WILL HOST WORKSHOPS FOR MOTHERS AND DAUGHTERS THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER
Polished Pebbles is a nonprofit organization with a mission to provide mentoring for young girls, particularly young women of color, with an opportunity to learn how to be effective communicators and put them on a path to success in whatever career they choose to pursue.
NONPROFIT DEVELOPER BUYS TWO AFFORDABLE HOUSING BUILDINGS ON THE WEST SIDE
Nonprofit housing developer, Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH), recently purchased two established affordable housing properties in the Austin community. The purchase of the two buildings, located on 325 and 345 N. Austin St., is the organization’s first West Side project.
Santana’s Thrilling New Album ‘Africa Speaks’ Debuts At #3 On Billboard Top 200
Music legend Carlos Santana’s new album Africa Speaks, out now via Concord Records, has debuted at #3 on the Billboard Top 200 Chart. Santana surpassed the Rolling Stones and, along with Barbara Streisand, is one of only two music acts in Billboard history to score at least one Top Ten album for six consecutive decades from the 1960s on. This is Santana’s third Top Ten release this decade and his highest charting debut since 2005’s All That I Am. Additionally, Africa Speaks debuted #1 on both the Billboard Rock Albums and Billboard Latin Albums charts.
South Side Musician Will Perform At Taste Of Chicago
While working on finishing her debut studio album and working as the music di-rector for Jamila Woods, Chicago singer and songwriter Aminata Burton, better known as Ami, is preparing to perform at the Taste of Chicago on July 11. Burton will be perform-ing at 2:30 p.m. on the Goose Island Stage and following the event, she will be hosting an after-party at Refuge! Live from 9 p.m. to midnight.
Hinton Selected as BUFI’s Chairman of the Board of Directors
As the city of Chicago has welcomed its new mayor, the Black United Fund of Illinois welcomes its new chairman of the Board of Directors, Gregory Hinton.
OBAMA FOUNDATION WELCOMES 130 YOUNG CHICAGOANS TO SIX-MONTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
The Obama Foundation recently hosted a two-day kick-off event for it’s newest Community Leadership Corps cohort in Chicago. The 130 Chicagoans, aged 18 to 25, who were selected to participate in the six-month Community Leadership Corps program were chosen based on their proven commitment to making a difference in their community.
