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Chicago Riverwalk 2024 Summer Season
Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) welcome a slate of engaging summer arts and recreational programming taking place on the Chicago Riverwalk, a magnificent urban space and entertainment hub located on the south bank of the Chicago River. The award-winning, pedestrian-friendly Chicago Riverwalk stretches 1.25 miles from Lake Michigan to Lake Street offering restaurants, wineries and bars, live music and performances, public art, urban recreation and more.
Chicago Public Schools Hosts 2024 Local School Council (LSC) Member Swearing-In Ceremony
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) today welcomed newly elected and returning Local School Council (LSC) members for the upcoming LSC term that began Monday, July 1. The new members, along with thousands of other LSC members across the District, will serve on the governing bodies of more than 500 CPS-managed schools. Saturday’s afternoon inauguration ceremony demonstrated the critical role that LSC members play in connecting school communities to District leadership, and how they foster student support and community engagement on the most local level.
CELEBRATING COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS: LISC CHICAGO ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF THE 30TH ANNUAL CHICAGO NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT AWARDS
LISC Chicago is proud to announce the winners of the 30th annual Chicago Neighborhood Development Awards (CNDAs), which took place on Thursday, June 27. This landmark event spotlighted the most groundbreaking community development projects and architectural achievements marvels that are redefining Chicago’s neighborhoods. The ceremony began with a keynote speech by Mayor Brandon Johnson. Following this, Cook County Board President, Toni Preckwinkle, presented the Richard M. Daley Friend of the Neighborhood Award to Grady Chambers, in honor of his late mother, Marilyn Katz. The event continued with an awards ceremony where winners received their honors, supported by a network of friends and colleagues.
WEST SIDE PARTNERS LAUNCH FILLMORE LINEN SERVICE
Today, community, business, and civic leaders announced the creation of Fillmore Linen Service, a locally owned industrial-scale laundry facility in North Lawndale that will serve Chicago-area hospitals by cleaning up to 30 million pounds of laundry annually. Fillmore Linen Service will create over 175 jobs, driving economic growth and stability in the West Side community.
1-800-TRUCKWRECK AWARDED $37,500 TO CHICAGO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
To continue its commitment to giving back to the Chicago community and uplifting area youth, 1-800-TruckWreck, powered by Witherite Law Group, brought the Witherite Law Group Making a Difference Scholarship back to the city for the second time by awarding 15 students $2,500 each, for a total of $37,500 in new scholarships.
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WOODLAWN ADVISORY COUNCIL COMMUNITY INVESTMENT GRANT MARKS FUTURE WITH OPENING GRANT APPLICATIONS
The Woodlawn Advisory Council is thrilled to announce the opening of the Community Investment Grant program. Designated by the Woodlawn Community Development Trust, the Woodlawn Advisory Council will identify eligible not-for-profit community organizations serving Chicago's Woodlawn neighborhood and surrounding communities. These organizations will be considered for community investment grants through a structured grant process. The grant program will offer up to $2.5-3 million in grants to 501(C)(3) organizations that serve the Woodlawn community. These grants are being funded by the surplus proceeds of the Woodlawn Community Development Corporation (“WCDC”) bankruptcy estate.
Frederick Douglass-Daniel O'Connell Global Interns Begin Transformative Summer Internship Program in Ireland
The Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) and the African American Irish Diaspora Network (AAIDN) are pleased to announce the 2024 Douglass-O'Connell Global Interns have arrived in Dublin, Ireland, for their eight-week international internship program combining academic study and real-world work experience.
New Book Empowers Black Entrepreneurs
Wiley proudly announces the release of Dana Frank's debut book, Get Up & Get On It: A Black Entrepreneur's Lessons on Creating Legacy & Wealth. This compelling guide, filled with true stories and practical tools, empowers Black entrepreneurs and individuals from marginalized communities to build lasting legacies and achieve financial success.
Boston Celtics' NBA Champion Jrue Holiday Joins Zenni Optical as Latest Brand Ambassador
Zenni Optical, the world's leading online eyewear retailer and Official Eyewear Partner of the Boston Celtics, announced its newest global partnership with Jrue Holiday, the star guard, 2x NBA champion, 2x All-Star, and Olympian. Holiday recently secured his latest title with the Boston Celtics, following their triumphant victory in the 2024 NBA Finals on Monday, just weeks before he heads to compete again in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
KANDI BURRUSS COLLABORATES WITH AMAZON TO EXPAND HER PRODUCT LINES TO CUSTOMERS VIA NEWLY LAUNCHED STOREFRONT
Entrepreneur, Grammy Award-winning songwriter, and former long-time star of The Real Housewives of Atlanta Kandi Burruss is expanding her already hugely successful retail businesses that offer high-quality cosmetics, intimacy items and other distinctive items from across her product brands by launching an Amazon storefront dedicated to all Kandi offerings, including Bedroom Kandy, Kandi Koated, bath and body products, and products for him. The products, which have gained popularity through Kandi's in-home party experience, will continue to be distributed by a network of empowered, commission-earning consultants, with the new collaboration with Amazon representing a wider connection to customers. The Amazon Kandi storefront has officially launched to shop at amazon.com/kandi . Prime members enjoy fast, free shipping on every order.
AIN’T TOO PROUD -- THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS TICKETS ON SALE
Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce that single tickets for the Broadway smash hit musical AIN’T TOO PROUD – THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS, are on sale. AIN’T TOO PROUD will play for one week only from September 24-29, at the CIBC Theatre (18 W. Monroe).
Gov. Pritzker Signs SB1, Creating the Department of Early Childhood
Governor JB Pritzker joined elected officials, early childhood advocates, and education leaders to sign Senate Bill 0001 into law, officially establishing Illinois’ new Department of Early Childhood. The new state agency, first proposed by Governor Pritzker in October 2023, will focus exclusively on early childhood programs and services for young children, improving equity and accessibility for families and caregivers.
HUBBARD STREET DANCE CHICAGO ANNOUNCES 2024/25 SEASON
Linda-Denise Fisher-Harrell, Artistic Director of Hubbard Street Dance Chicago (HSDC) and Executive Director David McDermott today announced programming for its 2024/25 season, Season 47. This year, the company ushers in a new era with prestigious collaborations, including the company’s Steppenwolf Theatre Company debut. HSDC’s 47th Season will also inaugurate a partnership with The Verdon Fosse® Legacy, making Hubbard Street Dance Chicago the only company in the world to be granted approval to add a Bob Fosse® work in its repertoire.