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BLACK WOMEN THRIVING EAST OF THE RIVER LAUNCH CELEBRATION CITES ROLE OF COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT
A powerful organization, Black Women Thriving East of the River, celebrated its community launch on December 12. The event emphasized that strategies and interventions to improve cancer survival and opportunities for quality jobs were developed by women with community ties, diverse backgrounds, and lived experiences in healthcare, community service, education, workforce development, and various other specialties.
Chicago Architecture Center to Host Architecture & Design Film Festival for Second Year
The Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) announced that it will host the Architecture & Design Film Festival (ADFF) for the second year in a row. The touring festival—which kicked off in New York—has already had successful runs in Toronto and Vancouver and will present a slate of films curated for the Chicago market in collaboration with CAC.
MCA Chicago announces Chicago Works: Maryam Taghavi مریم تقوی
Now open, the MCA presents Chicago Works: Maryam Taghavi مریم تقوی, the first solo museum exhibition of artist Maryam Taghavi (b. Tehran, Iran; lives in Chicago, Ill.) as part of the museum’s series dedicated to artists who are shaping the contemporary art scene both in Chicago and beyond.
South Suburban Custodian in the Running for National Award
Sergio Nuno, a custodian for Matteson School District 162, has been nominated for the national LifeChanger of the Year award. Nuno, 65, who has worked as a custodian for Matteson School District 162 and Southland College Prep for twelve years, was nominated by Matteson School District superintendent, Dr. Blondean Y. Davis, who described him as the “heart of the district.”
Vote By Mail Applications Now Open for the March 19 Presidential Primary Election
Voters within the City of Chicago may now apply to Vote By Mail for the March 19 Presidential Primary Election. Voters may use this online application to request a ballot for the upcoming election: March 19th -- Primary Election - Vote By Mail | Chicago Board of Elections (chicagoelections.gov)
Secretary of State Giannoulias Reveals 2023 License Plate Naughty List
More than 300 plates rejected for profanity, offensive language or illegibility Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias rejected more than 304 vanity and personalized license plates this year that were deemed too obscene or defamatory.
LISC Chicago Accepting 2024 Chicago Neighborhood Development Awards Applications: Celebrating 30 Years of Honoring Excellence in Community Development and Architectural Innovation
LISC Chicago announced that applications are now open for the 2024 Chicago Neighborhood Development Awards (CNDAs), The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Award for Architectural Excellence in Community Design, and The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Community Design Impact Award. Submissions for all awards will be open through January 23, 2024.
HYDE PARK ART CENTER PRESENTS FREE MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY CELEBRATION
Hyde Park Art Center, the renowned non-profit hub for contemporary art located on Chicago’s vibrant South Side, proudly presents a free public Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration MLK DAY 2024: Yesterdays, Todays, and Tomorrows on Monday, January 15, 2024, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at 5020 South Cornell Avenue. Eclectic programming for all ages celebrating Black creators and artists includes art making inspired by artists Candace Hunter and Robert Earl Paige, an artist talk with Candace Hunter and scholar Kimberly Harmon, a pop-up bookshop, a live music performance by the Civic Orchestra of Chicago Chamber Ensemble, and more. Registration is recommended at HydeParkArt.org.
THE CITY OF CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND SUPPORT SERVICES AND MAYOR BRANDON JOHNSON ANNOUNCES OPENING OF WESTSIDE COMMUNITY REENTRY SUPPORT CENTER
The Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) and Mayor Brandon Johnson announced the opening of Chicago’s fifth Community Reentry Support Center (CRSC), furthering the City of Chicago’s commitment to improving and providing residents returning from periods of incarceration the supports and services needed to successfully integrate into their communities, fostering paths toward a brighter future and reducing the likelihood of reoffending.
The Daisie Foundation Partners with Meijer and ComEd to Surprise 500 Students at Howe Elementary School
The Daisie Foundation (DF) exists to empower women and children in underserved communities. Since its founding in 2016, DF has dedicated its time to providing opportunities to Chicago, Milwaukee, and Houston neighborhoods in need of support, guidance, and, ultimately, love. The work is rooted in random acts of kindness. This holiday season, DF teamed up with Meijer, ComEd, and a host of other sponsors to carry out their 7th annual Holiday Magic event at Howe School of Excellence in Chicago's Austin Neighborhood (720 N Lorel Ave, Chicago, IL 60644) on December 13th, 2023.
CANDACE MOORE JOINS RACE FORWARD AS SENIOR STRATEGIC ADVISOR
Race Forward recently announced Candace Moore, Esq., a policy and systems strategist with demonstrated experience addressing issues of equity and racial justice, will join the organization on January 8, 2024, as Senior Strategic Advisor. Moore brings executive government, legal practice and community-based advocacy experience to this role, in which she will focus on bridging and aligning the placed-based work of Race Forward’s programs and deepening collaborations. She will also lead the expansion into new sites of our place-based strategies, training curriculum and tools for government and community.
Treasurer Frerichs Eclipses $1.2 Billion In Investment Earnings For State Portfolio During 2023
The State Treasurer’s Office has made more than $1.2 billion in investment earnings from the state investment portfolio in 2023, Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced today. That amount includes the $115 million earned in November.
How to Detect and Manage Seasonal Affective Disorder Symptoms
As the days get shorter and the weather gets colder, people can experience Seasonal Affective Disorder, also known as the wintertime blues. Dr. Marilyn Griffin, Behavioral Health Medical Director for Aetna Better Health of Illinois, shares how to detect and manage seasonal affective disorder.
North Lawndale Employment Network Receives Neighborhood Builders Recognition
The North Lawndale Employment Network is one of two Chicago-based organizations that have been awarded the 2023 Bank of America Neighborhood Builders grant. It is the second time North Lawndale Employment Network has received the award. It will use the $200,000 grant money to continue its mission to provide employment opportunities to residents in the North Lawndale community.
