AMC THEATRES® ANNOUNCES PLANS TO OPEN AMC ROOSEVELT COLLECTION 16 – FORMERLY SHOWPLACE ICON – EARLY 2025
AMC Theatres® (NYSE:AMC), the largest theatrical exhibitor in the United States and in the world, and Roosevelt Collection Shops, Chicago’s premier shopping and lifestyle center situated in the South Loop, are excited to announce that the AMC theatrical experience will come to guests at Roosevelt Collection Shops in early 2025. AMC Roosevelt Collection 16, formerly the ShowPlace ICON, will reopen to moviegoers in the first quarter of 2025, ahead of a highly anticipated slate of blockbuster films next year.
Chicago Urban League Stands on Business Raising $4 Million at 63rd Annual Golden Fellowship Dinner
More than 2,300 people gathered at the Skyline Ballroom at McCormick Place on Saturday, November 9, for the Chicago Urban League’s 63rd annual Golden Fellowship Dinner (GFD). The record number of attendees included federal, state, county and local elected officials, alongside some of the city’s top corporate leaders, human rights advocates, philanthropists, and clergy.
West Point School of Music Presents its Inaugural Holiday Concert Pan is Beautiful
Join the West Point School of Music for their highly anticipated concert, Pan is Beautiful, Chicago Vol. 1, at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, at the Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts. This enchanting event will be performed by their premier performing ensemble, Epic Steel Orchestra (ESO).
Clean-energy experts unveil cutting-edge, money-saving heating technology for Chicago homes
Energy experts unveiled cutting-edge technology to heat Chicago’s homes in winter. Representatives from research organizations and HVAC contractors on the forefront of environmental technology were at the Peoples Energy Training Center for an official ribbon cutting on a newly installed, high-tech gas heat pump system.
LISC OPENS APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2025 CHICAGO NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT AWARDS
Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) has announced that applications are open for the 2025 Chicago Neighborhood Development Awards (CNDAs) and The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Award for Architectural Excellence in Community Design. Applications are due by Dec. 20. Now in its 31st year, the CNDAs celebrate both nonprofit and for-profit developers, as well as architectural innovation, that contribute to the vibrancy of Chicago’s neighborhoods.
Culinary Excellence and Compassion Unite: 2024 Taste of Hope Raises Over $746,000 to Help End Cancer
The American Cancer Society (ACS) proudly announced another milestone success at the 11th Annual Taste of Hope event which took place at Chicago's iconic Navy Pier Grand Ballroom. With over 800 guests in attendance, the event raised an impressive $746,000 and counting, fueling ACS’s mission to end cancer as we know it for everyone.
Lyric Unlimited’s Artist-in-Residence Performs First Recital
Karen Slack began her recital, “Of Thee I Sing,” with “My Country Tis of Thee,” while Kamilla Arku accompanied her on the piano. After an image of the American flag projected on the screen above her, there was an image of a police car with flashing blue lights and Slack moved into the spiritual “Up Above My Head (I Hear Music in the Air).”
Bank Of America Names 2024 Neighborhood Builders Recipients
Revolution Workshop was founded in 2018, with the mission to bridge the gap between the construction industry and those who were looking for opportunities in that field by providing access and training for people on the South and West sides.
City Colleges of Chicago Breaks Ground on Expansion of Malcolm X College West Campus
City Colleges of Chicago (CCC), Malcolm X College, the Public Building Commission of Chicago (PBC), elected officials, community leaders and special guests and friends held a ground-breaking ceremony to celebrate the beginning of construction for a new Community Center for Teaching and Learning at Malcolm X College West Campus, located at 4624 W. Madison.
EARLY WALKER AND FIVE CHICAGO ALDERMEN TO SURPRISE VICTIMIZED FAMILIES WITH A THANKSGIVING SHOPPING SPREE AT JEWEL OSCO GROCERY STORE
Early Walker- Senior Vice-President of Intergovernmental Affairs for Vehicle Management Solutions- will be joined by Five Chicago Aldermen; Stephanie Coleman (16th), David Moore (17th), Monique Scott (24th), Emma Mitts (37th), and Peter Chico (10th) as they will bring five families who have lost a parent to gun violence in 2024 to the Jewel Osco Store as VMS will surprise each family with a 400.00 Thanksgiving shopping spree on behalf of VMS.
South Suburban College Addresses Potential Faculty Strike with Commitment to Resolution and Transparency
On Friday, November 15, 2024, South Suburban College (SSC) received official notice of a potential faculty strike from the SSC Faculty Association. As discussions continue, SSC remains steadfast in its commitment to its students, faculty, and community. The college’s primary focus is on maintaining academic excellence, uninterrupted operations, and open communication.
Alzheimer's Association Urges Dementia Caregivers to Prioritize Their Health During National Family Caregivers Month
November is National Family Caregivers and National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month
COOK COUNTY CLERK-ELECT ANNOUNCES LEADERSHIP OF TRANSITION TEAM
Monica Gordon- Current Cook County Commissioner and the Cook County Clerk-Elect- announced her Transition Committee leadership team and outlined priorities for her administration’s transition period, emphasizing transparency, inclusivity, efficiency, and election integrity.
Doctor’s Transformative Journey Leads to Luxury Lifestyle Brand
Dr. Jeannie Jacobs spent more than two decades as an OB/GYN, delivering babies and supporting women with reproductive care.
Living Room Sessions Blend Artistry And Conversations
Reesheda Graham Washington, Executive Director of the Kehrein Center for the Arts Foundation, came up with the idea to host an event at the center that would showcase the artistry and creativity that exists within Chicago’s Black arts community.
Lupus Research Alliance Launches the DREAM Knowledge-Exchange Platform
The Lupus Research Alliance (LRA) today launched the Data Repository, Exchange and Analytics platforM (DREAM), a cutting-edge knowledge-exchange platform. The DREAM consists of two distinct interfaces: a secure data-sharing and collaboration platform for researchers, and a research engagement platform for those living with lupus. The DREAM is the final component of the Lupus Nexus, a unique program that aims to accelerate precision medicine in lupus and is comprised of a Registry, a Biorepository, the DREAM, and a Quality Management System.
Meet The Founder of a Black-Owned Digital Marketing Agency Devoted to Helping Black Businesses Thrive Online
jaMichael Mitchell, the founder of EraBright, has been a force in digital marketing since 2011. With over a decade of experience working for some of the nation’s top agencies and managing campaigns for globally recognized brands, JaMichael took a leap in 2016 to build something of his own. Inspired by his passion for empowering Black-owned businesses, he resigned from his corporate role to launch EraBright—a Black-owned digital marketing agency committed to helping Black businesses succeed in today’s competitive digital landscape.
NAACP Launches Innovative $200 Million Fund of Funds to Transform the Venture Capital Landscape
Recently, during a dealmaking summit for investors, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurs in New York City, the NAACP, the nation's largest civil rights organization, announced the launch of NAACP Capital, a fund of funds that will invest in fund managers and startups that are focused on closing gaps facing communities of color. The fund, which seeks to raise $200 million, was conceptualized in partnership with Kapor Capital and Kapor Center, along with a team of nine venture fund managers.
Clean-energy experts unveil cutting-edge, money-saving heating technology for Chicago homes
Energy experts, today, unveiled cutting-edge technology to heat Chicago’s homes in winter. Representatives from research organizations and HVAC contractors on the forefront of environmental technology were at the Peoples Energy Training Center for an official ribbon cutting on a newly installed, high-tech gas heat pump system.
