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Kerri Harper-Howie Announces the Publication of Her First Book
Celebrated entrepreneur and business owner Kerri Harper-Howie announced the publication of her new book THE FAMILY SECRET: The Business and Franchise Owner's Guide to Building Generational Wealth. The book details Harper-Howie's unexpected and life-changing career transition from lawyer to franchise owner, following in the wake of her mother Patricia Williams' pioneering legacy as a McDonald's franchise owner in Los Angeles.
FIXING DEMOCRACY: Young Voters of Color Reveal Blueprint for Democratic Reform in National Focus Groups
Justice + Joy National Collaborative (Justice + Joy), an intergenerational gender and racial justice advocacy nonprofit, released insights from Fixing Democracy, a national study and youth civic engagement initiative focused on marginalized girls, young women, and gender-expansive young people of color aged 16-25.
Residents Can Connect with Resources at the Illinois Department of Human Services 2024 Illinois State Fair Tent
The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) wants fairgoers to know that Help is Here. The annual Illinois State Fair will highlight a range of human services programs this year, offering attendees the opportunity to learn about and access important human services at the IDHS tent. The annual fair, which will take place from August 8 to 18 in Springfield, aims to provide an inclusive and educational experience for all visitors.
State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Announces 10 Illinois Nonprofit Groups Chosen to Receive More Than $191,000 in Charitable Trust Grants
Applications Now Available for New Grant Cycle, Open to Organizations Providing Food Assistance, Economic & Workforce Development
Chalk Howard Street announces 3D and 2D artists, entertainment and vendors
The nonprofit Rogers Park Business Alliance is excited to host Chicago’s only chalk art festival Chalk Howard Street on Saturday, August 24, from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. The family-friendly festival presenting large-scale optical illusions returns to transform the street surface into a canvas for national, local, and first-time chalk artists along Howard Street between Paulina and Ashland, east of the Howard Red Line “L” stop. This free-admission festival features live music, lion dance, kids drawing, vendors, food and drinks, while offering striking and immersive street art experiences as well as street chalk squares available for public purchase. Chalk Howard Street is sponsored by Howard Street/Jarvis Square Special Service Area #19. For more information on the festival, visit chalkhowardstreet.com.
POAH ACQUIRES HARVEST COMMONS AND WARREN ASHLAND APARTMENTS
Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH) this week acquired two residential properties - Harvest Commons and Warren Ashland Apartments - from the troubled Heartland Housing portfolio. The properties are located in Chicago’s bustling Near West Side at 1519 and 1533 W. Warren Blvd. respectively, and comprise 164 mixed-income apartments.
RAVINIAⓇ HEATS UP AUGUST WITH MUST-SEE SUMMER CONCERTS
Ravinia’s 2024 summer lineup boasts over 100 concerts spanning rock/pop, R&B, classical, jazz, country, Latin, and movies with live orchestra. August promises a vibrant celebration of excellence across many genres, offering a mosaic of unforgettable performances of Black music.
Governor Pritzker Announces $18 Million for Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program
Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced $18 million in funding for the fourth round of the Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program. The Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program provides training opportunities, expands the talent pipeline, and boosts diversity in the construction industry and building trades. Grantees will be selected through a competitive Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) process.
First Ladies Health Day is Back
The First Ladies Health Day, featuring free health screenings for chronic illnesses, returns to Chicago on Aug. 11 at nearly 10 participating churches. The much-anticipated health day will include back-to-school resources as well as games and giveaways to spotlight the return of these lifesaving health clinics.
ComEd Joins YMCA and Goodwill to Graduate 89 Local Teens from Summer Job Training Program
ComEd, the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago and Goodwill Greater Milwaukee & Chicago hosted a graduation event for 89 teens who have completed summer job training that prepared them for emerging career opportunities in the clean energy and construction fields.
COMMISSIONER DONNA MILLER GETS APPROVAL ON SOCIAL MEDIA SAFETY POLICY RESOLUTION
On July 15th, Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller garnered approval of her Social Media Safety Policy Resolution at the 2024 National Association of Counties (NACo) Annual Conference in Tampa Bay, Fla., which brings together nearly 2,000 elected and appointed county officials to focus on federal policy issues that impact counties and their residents.
Take Back the Block Comes To Grand Crossing
On a sunny Friday afternoon, the sounds of a band playing The Jackson’s “Can You Feel It,” filled the air as community members walked down the blocked off street by St. Moses the Black.
Xchange Chicago Is Building An Innovation Hub On The South Side
A new $20 million technology training center in Grand Crossing will help create career pathways for people in the community. Xchange Chicago was formed by the Comer Science and Education Foundation and P33.
Habitat for Humanity Breaks Ground For Development In West Pullman
Habitat for Humanity recently broke ground on a 20-unit townhome development in West Pullman.
