Michelle Obama’s Girls Opportunity Alliance Marks International Day of the Girl by Providing More Than $1 Million in Support to Girl-Serving Organizations
In honor of International Day of the Girl, former First Lady and founder of The Obama Foundation’s Girls Opportunity Alliance, Michelle Obama, announced a new commitment to support organizations that uplift and empower adolescent girls worldwide. The Alliance will support 11 organizations in Chicago with a total of $523,000 and 15 international organizations with a total of $584,000. All 26 organizations are dedicated to the advancement of girls. These organizations join the 19 international organizations and 14 Chicago-based organizations that received funding and organizational support earlier this year.
Exciting Recap: “Think Safe” Community Forum – A Resounding Success!
The energy was palpable at Southwood Middle School as the Country Club Hills School District 160 proudly hosted its inaugural “Think Safe” district-wide community forum in recognition of National Bullying Awareness Month. This essential event brought together parents, students, staff and community members in a united front against bullying and social media threats, emphasizing the importance of safety in our children's lives.
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.
Ten Tips to Keep Your Business Cybersafe
A cybersecurity breach can present significant threats to your business. No matter the size of your organization, it’s important to take cybersecurity seriously. Your data is your company’s most important asset, and you need to keep your digital operations safe. Most businesses also rely on external partners and vendors, which can introduce cybersecurity risks that must be carefully managed.
USPS Unveils Kwanzaa Stamp to Celebrate African American Heritage
The United States Postal Service today unveiled a new stamp design honoring Kwanzaa, a Pan-African American holiday observed annually from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1.
ESSENCE Announces Executive Leadership Appointments
ESSENCE announces the appointment of new executive team members, who join the organization as the company continues to deepen its investment in talent. This move underscores the company’s commitment to meet the needs of the cultures, ethnicities, and demographics that combine to make up the characteristics of the New General Market.
Famous Amos awards $50,000 each to three emerging entrepreneurs across the beauty, music and gaming industries
Famous Amos has announced the winners of the Ingredients for Success Entrepreneurs Initiative (IFS), now in its fourth year. IFS is an annual program that provides $150,000 in capital and ongoing resources to a talented cohort of early-stage, Black entrepreneurs. The program honors the legacy of the late Wally Amos, creator and founder of Famous Amos cookies, who in the 1970s became a household name for aspiring business owners across America.
Bebe x Ciara's Fall 2024 Capsule Collaboration Launches
bebe, the go-to destination for chic, edgy and bold fashion and Ciara, the Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, entrepreneur and philanthropist announce the much-anticipated release of their one-of-a-kind capsule collection, today. Ciara, who serves as the Creative Director and face of the Fall 2024 campaign, has lent her fashion expertise to the design process, seamlessly blending her oft-imitated, tomboy-chic style with bebe's sophisticated and unapologetically seductive product offering.
NBA MVP & Champion Jaylen Brown Launches His Own Performance Brand "741"
NBA MVP and Boston Celtics champion Jaylen Brown has officially launched his debut performance brand, 741, marking a bold new chapter in his career. In a remarkable move, Brown has turned down over $50 million in endorsement deals from major sneaker companies to pursue full ownership and creative control of his own brand. 741 is now available for pre-order at www.741performance.com, with products set to go live for sale on Oct. 22, both online and at select retailers.
ROBERT RANDOLPH RETURNS TO NFL THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
Amazon Prime’s Thursday Night Football is gearing up for another electrifying season with pedal steel guitar virtuoso, producer, and composer Robert Randolph once again setting the musical stage. Following the success of last year’s inaugural broadcast season, where Randolph’s track "Ain’t Nothing Wrong With That" was the soundtrack for the pregame video, Amazon Prime has now licensed a remix of Randolph’s song "Take the Party" from his album Lickety Split. This new remix will serve as the theme song during the entire 16-week regular season, playing at both the start of the broadcast and in the moments leading up to kickoff, as well as during the halftime spotlight.
ComEd Converts 450 Homes to All-Electric Through Whole Home Electric Program
ComEd joined Elevate and Bickerdike Redevelopment Corporation to highlight milestone progress made on electrifying low-income homes in Chicago and across the northern Illinois region served by ComEd. Through ComEd’s Whole Home Electric program, 450 low-income homes and apartment units have been electrified, with homes retrofitted with all-electric appliances and heating and cooling systems, which are expected to help reduce energy usage, lower net energy costs and lower carbon emissions for the customers and the surrounding community.
CHICAGO NAMED BEST BIG CITY IN THE U.S. BY READERS OF CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER
Mayor Brandon Johnson and Choose Chicago, the city’s official tourism agency, announced that Chicago has once again been named Best Big City in the U.S. in the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards. This year, over 575,000 readers voted for their favorite destinations and venues, choosing Chicago as the Best Big City in the U.S. for an unprecedented eighth straight year. The announcement of this award follows a banner summer for our city’s tourism, hospitality, and events community.
Giannoulias Encourages FDA to Review Harmful Chemicals in Food Supply
Ahead of a public meeting to discuss food safety, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is advocating that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) develop a post-market assessment program to test harmful chemicals in our food supply.
Franciscan WorkingWell donates $3,000 to Franciscan Health Foundation food insecurity program
Franciscan WorkingWell recently donated the sponsorship proceeds from a day-long employer solutions symposium to the Franciscan Health Foundation of Northern Indiana’s Food Insecurity Program.
MAYOR BRANDON JOHNSON ANNOUNCES NEARLY $7 MILLION IN FEDERAL GRANTS TO SUPPORT JOB TRAINING AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT IN CHICAGO
Mayor Brandon Johnson announced today that two Chicago-based organizations, the Jane Addams Resource Corporation (JARC) and Revolution Workshop, will receive a combined total of nearly $7 million in federal funding to improve job quality, expand access to good jobs and provide high-quality training opportunities for local workers. These grants, awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor, will support critical job training programs aimed at preparing Chicagoans for good-paying jobs in the city's rapidly growing infrastructure and construction sectors.
Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park Announces Board of Managers
The Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park, LLC, the University-Related Organization (URO) operating the quantum park located at USX on the South Side of Chicago, announced its Board of Managers. The Board of Managers is made up of 14 individuals representing various partners of the project and will be responsible for overseeing operations at the historic campus where leading quantum computing company PsiQuantum aims to build the first utility-scale, error-corrected quantum computer in the United States.
