MAYOR LIGHTFOOT TO SPEAK AT NOBEL WOMEN’S WELCOME BREAKFAST
On behalf of the Illinois NOBEL Women Delegation, Senator Mattie Hunter (D-IL) will chair the 34th Annual National Organization of Black Elected Legislative Women’s Conference Breaking Through the Ceiling: My Role. My Future, running from June 27 to June 30 at the Gwen Hotel Chicago.
State budget allocates millions more to Chicago State University
The 2019-20 budget, which goes into effect July 1, allocates $36.9 million to CSU for general operations, additional expenses and its pharmacy program; $33.7 million in capital upgrades (distributed over six years) and includes $15.8 million to build a simulation lab for the health science and pharmacy program.
Erie Family Health Centers Moves Chicagoland Toward a Society Without HIV
After 30 fulfilling years of the nationally-recognized HIV/AIDS program, Lending Hands for Life, Erie Family Health Centers is the closest it’s ever been to moving Chicagoland toward a society without HIV. With the program’s behavioral health support in conjunction with medical care, Erie patients’ viral suppression rate is currently at 92.5%, making Lending Hands for Life a leading program in the state.
Walgreens Partners with Greater Than AIDS to Offer Free HIV Tests throughout Chicago for National HIV Testing Day
As part of National HIV Testing Day on Thursday June 27, Walgreens and Greater Than AIDS is partnering with community organizations across the Chicago area to provide free, confidential HIV testing in more than 20 Walgreens pharmacies. National HIV Testing Day is part of an ongoing effort by Greater Than AIDS and Walgreens to broaden the reach of HIV testing and information in non-traditional settings and help people understand the latest in HIV prevention, treatment and care.
APPELLATE COURT JUSTICE NATHANIEL HOWSE JR RECEIVES POWERFUL ENDORSEMENTS FOR THE ILLINOIS SUPREME COURT
I’m grateful, honored and blessed to have received the endorsements of Congresswoman Schakowsky and Secretary White. These two individuals represent the best in what a public official should be in our state. I will work extremely hard in this campaign to maintain their confidence and support.” says Justice Howse.
Richard T. Crane Class of 1969 Pays Tribute to New Graduates
In a show of support for the graduating class of Richard T. Crane Medical Prep High School and of pride in their alma mater, Chaz Ebert, president of Ebert Digital and the film criticism site RogerEbert.com, and Verdine White, famed guitarist of R&B supergroup Earth, Wind & Fire, joined their classmates from the Class of 1969 in a special tribute during commencement recently at Symphony Center Orchestra Hall, 220 S. Michigan Ave.
AGs Request Information Related to Breach That Compromised Millions of Patients’ Personal Information
Attorney General Kwame Raoul and Connecticut Attorney General William Tong recently announced an investigation into the data breach at American Medical Collection Agency, which may have exposed the personal information of nearly 12 million patients of Quest Diagnostics (Quest) and 7.7 million Laboratory Corporation of America (LabCorp) patients.
A BRIGHT FUTURE FOR CHICAGO
This past May 13 marked a new day for Chicago as Mayor Lori Lightfoot took the helm of America’s third-largest city. On day one, the new mayor unveiled plans to respond to the climate crisis by reducing air pollution from the electric and transportation sectors, making infrastructure more resilient to increasingly volatile weather, and creating jobs and economic opportunities for all communities. These plans were developed by her administration’s environment transition committee, a group of 35 organizations, including ComEd, that worked together over five weeks to develop new approaches to Chicago’s energy and environmental priorities.
Registration closes on July 16 for Chicago Prize, a $10 million grant competition to invest in Chicago’s South and/or West Side
Community-led collaborative teams have less than a month left to register to apply for the Chicago Prize, a grant competition of the Pritzker Traubert Foundation to strengthen neighborhoods on Chicago’s South and/or West Side. The deadline to register is July 16, 2019 at 5 p.m. Central Time. Only organizations that have registered will be able to submit applications.
LOCAL NONPROFIT RECEIVES GRANT TO SUPPORT EFFORTS TO CREATE SAFE SPACES FOR BLACK GIRLS
For the third year in a row, Black Girls Break Bread, a nonprofit organization that creates safe spaces for black girls to gather, has received a rapid-response grant from the Chicago Fund for Safe and Peaceful Communities.
South Side Creative Arts School Set To Open This Fall, Principal Says The Concept Is A Dream
For the last several weeks, there has been a steady buzz on the south side surrounding the new Art in Motion creative arts school that is set to open in South Shore this coming fall. The school, which is a Chicago Public Schools charter school, will be tuition free with no entrance exams or auditions and will not have a mandated attendance boundary thus making it fully accessible to students across the city.
Chicago Teachers’ Pension Fund Finalizes Plans for Office Relocation
The Chicago Teachers’ Pension Fund (CTPF) will relocate offices to 425 South Financial Place in autumn 2019. The CTPF Member Services and Administrative offices will occupy the full 14th floor and a portion of the 15th floor, which will include a Board Meeting Room and space to accommodate Trustees, members, visitors, and staff attending meetings and other CTPF events.
Lottery Ticket To Benefit HIV/AIDS Prevention
The Illinois Lottery has launched its annual Red Ribbon Cash instant ticket, which has raised more than $8 million for HIV/AIDS prevention education in Illinois since 2008.
3 In 4 Companies Plan To Expand Creative Teams In Second Half Of 2019, Survey Finds
Recruiting in the creative and marketing fields is expected to intensify during the remainder of the year, new research from staffing firm The Creative Group shows. According to the latest State of Creative Hiring data, 75% of advertising and marketing hiring decision makers anticipate expanding their teams in the second half of 2019, up from 60% six months ago. In addition, 62% of employers plan to increase the number of freelancers they use, a 6-point jump from the first half of the year.
Walter Massey Will Pen Memoir For Beckham Publications
Walter E. Massey, former chairman of Bank of America, will publish his memoir, “In the Eye of the Storm: My Year as Chairman of Bank of America During the Country’s Worst Financial Crisis,” with Beckham Publications, the house announced. Release is set for spring, 2020.
‘Windy City’ Named Most Welcoming of Whiskers
Beards abound mile after magnificent mile in Chicago, which is why the city is a perennial player in the annual ‘Most Facial Hair Friendly Cities in America’ according to a research study from men’s grooming leader Wahl.
New Playground Designed By Local Kids Fills Vacant Lot On The West Side
A group of 200 volunteers from Wells Fargo and Kidz Express, a nonprofit organization that focuses on west side youth, recently joined KaBOOM! in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood to build a new play area in a once empty lot located on 5226 W. Harrison St. right next to the Kidz Express Boys and Girls Club.
IFBB Bodybuilder Suraqah Shabazz Signs With Mon Ethos Pro
IFBB Pro Bodybuilder, Suraqah Shabazz recently announced his signing with athlete management firm Mon Ethos Pro. Shabazz, a native of Chicago, Illinois and first responder firefighter with the Chicago Fire Department, competed recently at the McClellan Conference Center in McClellan Park, CA (Sacramento) at the 2019 NPC Northern California Championship
39th Annual Taste of Chicago Presents A Diverse Mix of Chart-Topping Acts
The City of Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) recently announced the full music lineup for the 39th Annual Taste of Chicago presented by DoorDash. The festival will present a diverse mix of chart-topping national and international acts at the Petrillo Music Shell, including Courtney Barnett, Bomba Estéreo, Cultura Profética, De La Soul, The Strumbellas, lovelytheband and India.Arie, with opening performances by Sunflower Bean, Taylor Bennett, Joywave, Meshell Ndegeocello and Bilal. The Goose Island Stage will feature five days of free programming with top local talent. Taste of Chicago will also feature arts and theatre performances, SummerDance, HUSHconcerts and more July 10–14 in Grant Park. Tickets for the seating area at the Petrillo Music Shell are on sale now at tasteofchicago.us.
