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Fifth Ward Alderman Hosts Town Hall Meeting
Fifth Ward Alderman Desmon Yancy updated constituents on public safety, the budget process and renovation projects in the Ward. Since Yancy took office, he has been hosting Quarterly Meetings. The first was in South Shore.
Chicago Hip Hop Museum Cements Chicago’s Place In Hip Hop
In a Greystone in the Grand Boulevard neighborhood, there is a museum that celebrates Chicago’s contributions to Hip Hop. The Chicago Hip Hop Museum is a labor of love that was started by three friends who grew up in embedded in Chicago’s Hip Hop culture.
Candidate For The Illinois State Legislature Wants To Bring Resources To Community And Advocate For Students
Dr. Tawana Robinson is running for Illinois State Representative for the 27th District in the March 19th election. She said she wants to run for the office because wants to advocate on the behalf of African American children who attend Chicago Public Schools.
Flowers Communications Group Continues To Disrupt The Marketing And Communications Industry
Flowers Communications Group received 22 awards in 2023. The family-owned and operated integrated marketing communications agency believes the awards are the result of a commitment to multicultural storytelling.
Blacks in Leadership: Ny Whitaker Works To Get More Representation In The Political Space
Ny Whitaker grew up watching her parents stand in solidarity with healthcare workers, transit workers, labor and the union movement. It sparked an interest in policy, public affairs and government.
Inseparable Applauds Introduction of Legislation to Eliminate “Ghost Networks” to Improve Access to Mental Health Treatment
Inseparable, a national organization focused on closing the treatment gap for people with mental health conditions, improving crisis response, and supporting youth mental health, today applauded the introduction of legislation in the General Assembly to improve access to mental health treatment by eliminating “ghost networks,” or provider networks that are filled with providers who are not actually in-network, not taking new patients, no longer in the same location, or not even practicing at all. The bill, HB5313, was recently introduced by State Representative Margaret Croke (IL-12) to ensure that enrollees seeking a mental health care provider can rely on accurate provider directories from their health plan.
Gov. Pritzker Announces the 2024 Order of Lincoln Recipients
Governor JB Pritzker announced the 2024 recipients of the Order of Lincoln, the state’s highest civilian honor for professional achievement and public service. This year’s Lincoln Laureates will be honored at the upcoming 60th annual Convocation and Investiture at 5:30 p.m. on April 13, at the Chicago History Museum.
Simmons talks over impact of proposed state-level child tax credit with single moms in the 7th District
State Senator Mike Simmons reconvened his People's Legislative Council for Single Moms, bringing together moms and caregivers to hear from them how a permanent child tax credit in Illinois would benefit their daily lives.
State Treasurer Frerichs Eclipses $3 Billion In Investment Earnings for State Portfolio Another $1.75 billion earned for cities, school districts through Illinois Funds
The State Treasurer’s Office has made more than $3 billion in investment earnings from the state investment portfolio during Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs’ tenure. An additional $1.75 billion in gross investment earnings has been earned for cities, villages, school districts, counties and other units of government that take part in the highly rated Illinois Funds local government investment pool operated by the State Treasurer’s Office.
Auditorium Theatre announces return of ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER
World renowned ambassadors of Dance and Culture, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns to its Chicago home – the landmark Auditorium Theatre at 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive – for its 55th engagement here, with six dynamic performances, April 17-21. Celebrating its 65th Anniversary season in 2023-24, the company will perform three distinct programs certain to appeal to both longtime Ailey fans and new audiences discovering this joyous company for the first time: AUDIENCE FAVORITES, ALL-NEW, and AILEY CLASSICS. Tickets, starting at $40, are now on sale at Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater | Auditorium Theatre.
The BOSS Network to Award $250,000 in Grants and Scholarships to Benefit Divine Nine Sororities and the Chicago Urban League
The BOSS Network, an online community of professional and entrepreneurial women who support each other through digital content, programs and event-based networking, has announced awarding $50,000 each in grants and scholarships in partnership with Sage ($250,000 in total) to the Divine Nine sororities — including Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated; Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated; Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated — the National Pan-Hellenic Council, Incorporated, and the Chicago Urban League. Led by CEO Dr. Cameka Smith, this investment is a part of The BOSS Network's yearlong celebration highlighting its 15th anniversary milestone year. Four women from each organization will receive a $10,000 grant from the BOSS Impact Fund and a scholarship to BOSS Business University (valued at $2,500).
State and County Announce $250 Million Commitment to Help Close Budget Gap in Asylum Seeker Response
Governor JB Pritzker and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced their commitment to a joint funding plan to ensure shelter, wraparound services and healthcare remain available for asylum seekers sent to Chicago from the Texas border. Following a long-term planning exercise, State, County and City teams concluded that an additional estimated $321 million is needed to maintain shelter and services this calendar year, on top of previously committed funding. The Governor and President are pledging a combined investment of over $250 million to help close this gap.
Building a more inclusive economy: Q&A with JPMorgan Chase’s Thelma Ferguson
All communities should have the resources they need to strengthen their economic futures. This Black History Month, JPMorgan Chase is affirming their commitment to breaking down barriers -- including the racial wealth gap -- and promoting opportunity for all.
ILLINOIS STATE REPRESENTATIVE THADDEUS JONES RUNS FOR RE-ELECTION
“Upon being elected in 2011, I committed to providing employment opportunities for all Illinoisans, making our streets safer, providing opportunities for our children to receive a world class education and to fight to ensure that underserved communities do not get left behind.
