New Chicago Small Arts Sector Survey indicates recovery and impact citywide
The Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation (GDDF) is pleased to announce the results of its new Chicago Small Arts Sector Survey of 77 small arts organizations based in the Chicago region, conducted August-September 2024. These organizations span artistic genres, from theater, dance and music to visual art, museums, literary and multidisciplinary organizations. All survey participants have annual operating budgets under $1 million, with 73% reporting an annual budget of $500,000 or less—making GDDF’s survey the only recent study of its kind to focus exclusively on Chicago’s small arts sector.
Illinois Celebrates National Women's Business Month
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is celebrating National Women's Business Month throughout October by recognizing the significant contributions of women-owned businesses across the state. Throughout this monthlong celebration, DCEO is elevating resources and opportunities to help bolster Illinois’ women-owned businesses.
The Support Group Launches Fundraiser Campaign
The Support Group, a Chicago-based nonprofit that creates opportunities for young men and women from underserved communities in Chicago, announced the launch of its fundraiser campaign aimed at supporting the Youth Peace Ambassador Program (YPAM). YPAM teaches youth conflict resolution strategies to promote positive peer-to-peer interactions, and restorative practices to effectively cope with the trauma of violence experienced by today’s youth. The campaign, spearheaded by The Support Group’s founders, renowned activist Bennie Henry and NBA Hall of Famer Tim Hardaway Sr., seeks to rally the support of 1,000 businesses across Chicago to each donate $1,000 to YPAM’s mission to educate and mentor Chicago’s youth, steering them away from the perils of gun violence.
Giannoulias Releases Results of Statewide Auto Theft Units
Statewide auto theft and carjacking prevention task force funding has led to thousands of investigations, hundreds of arrests and millions of dollars in recovered vehicles, announced Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, who oversees the grant program.
Gov. Pritzker Celebrates Ribbon Cutting at Illinois Beach State Park
Governor JB Pritzker and local and state officials gathered to celebrate the completion of the Illinois Beach State Park Shoreline Stabilization Project in Lake County. The $73 million investment provided for the preservation of several miles of natural shoreline in three areas of the park.
Understanding and Managing Incontinence in Alzheimer’s Patients
As Alzheimer’s disease progresses, incontinence of the bladder and bowels often becomes a common challenge, particularly during the middle and late stages of the disease. There are many causes for incontinence, and understanding them can help caregivers manage the condition while maintaining the dignity of their loved ones.
City Treasurer’s Office Hosts Financial Empowerment Event
Chicago City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin has been focused on financial empowerment since she took office in 2019. She knows the importance of giving people access to the resources necessary to build generational wealth. With that in mind, Conyears-Ervin created the Building Wealth for Tomorrow Financial Empowerment Summit, which will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12th, at the UIC Forum, 1213 S. Halsted.
DEVOTIONAL FOR CAREGIVERS PROVIDES SELF-CARE STRATEGIES
Dr. Jeanne Porter King was caring for her mother during the COVID-19 pandemic and it was a radical change in her and her husband’s lives. She would post about coming through challenges in the caregiver journey on her social media pages. She was amazed at how many other people were also going through a caregiver journey or had been through a caregiver journey.
CHICAGO SCHOLARS CEO NAMED OBAMA FOUNDATION LEADER
Jeffery Beckham, Jr., CEO of Chicago Scholars and Co-CEO of Reach Pathways, has been named an Obama Foundation Leader.
Chi Prep And Innovations High School Partner
Chicago Prep Elite Sports and Entrepreneurship Academy and Innovations High school have joined in a partnership, which would enable Chi Prep students to get a well-rounded high school experience. The partnership began this school year.
Do You Have A Plan In Place To Protect Your Family Assets
One of the central components of getting your house in order is to put in place protection for your family’s greatest asset. What is that? If you are the principal wage earner, it is you.
Global Strategists Association Celebrates 11th Anniversary with “Black & Global” Week of Engagement
The Global Strategists Association (GSA) is set to mark its 11th anniversary with “Black & Global,” a week-long celebration designed to amplify the local impact and global engagement of Black Chicagoans. This initiative, in partnership with local organizations Girls Like Me Project and Leave No Veteran Behind, offers a platform for enlightening discussions, networking opportunities, and vibrant cultural exchanges.
Collections fall after record south suburban property tax increases, Treasurer Pappas reports
More property owners failed to pay their property taxes on time following record increases in south suburban residential tax bills this year, according to an analysis by the Office of Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas.
Ashe Fest Brings Together Art, Music And Mental Wellness
Mandisa Jones founded Ashe Counseling and Coaching in 2018 to provide access to mental health services to Black people and people of color in Chicago. As a result, Ashe Counseling and Coaching is one of the largest mental health practices in the city.
ALDERS, COMMUNITY, AND BUSINESS LEADERS OFFER $2.SM TO HELP COVER INTERIM COSTS OF LIFESAVING GUNSHOT DETECTION TECHNOLOGY SHOTSPOTTER UNTIL A PERMANENT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTION IS IMPLEMENTED
Chicago City Aldermen and key community and business leaders urged Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson to re-activate the ShotSpotter gunshot detection system until the City is able to implement a permanent technology solution. The aldermen and others worked with the business community and they have offered to fund $2.5 million to help the city pay the annual $9.6 million cost of ShotSpotter during the interim period.
Illinois Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson Calls on Military Academies to Step Up Efforts to Increase Black and Hispanic Enrollment, Highlighting the Potential Impact of Diversity Despite Pending Anti-A
U.S. Representative Jonathan L. Jackson (D-1st Congressional District of Illinois) is urging U.S. military academies to enhance their diversity initiatives, despite ongoing lawsuits from a conservative group that led to a Supreme Court decision last year declaring race-based admissions at U.S. universities unconstitutional.
