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Treasurer Pappas urges owners to pay late property taxes to avoid upcoming tax sale as 22,884 owe less than $1,000
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas urges property owners who have not paid property taxes that were due in 2022 to act quickly to avoid the Annual Tax Sale.
Closing the Revenue Gap for U.S. Diverse-owned Midsize Businesses Presents a $1.3T Opportunity, according to Research from JPMorgan Chase and Next Street
Recently, JPMorgan Chase and Next Street released The Middle Matters: Exploring the Diverse Middle Market Business Landscape, a new report that provides insights into the midsize businesses that power our economy. Conducted and analyzed by Next Street, the research reveals that while midsize businesses generate significant revenue nationally and locally, there is an opportunity to better support them as they face headwinds such as increasing competition, slowing revenue growth and an uncertain economic outlook.
THE CITY OF CALUMET CITY AND MAYOR THADDEUS JONES WELCOMES FEMA’S SUPPORT TO AID RESIDENTS RECOVERY FOLLOWING SEPTEMBER 17TH - SEPTEMBER 18TH STORM
Calumet City is thrilled to announce the imminent arrival of FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) to assist local residents in jumpstarting their recovery efforts in the aftermath of the September 17 - 18 storms and flooding. The establishment of a FEMA Disaster Recovery Center marks a significant step towards aiding the affected communities, with the first center set to open its doors on Friday, December 1. This inaugural center is the pioneer of several others slated for opening in the near future, and their respective dates and locations will be communicated promptly once finalized.
5th Annual Toy Drive Presented by 100 Black Men of Chicago Inc., to Benefit Chicagoland Area Children at Soldier Field’s United Club
100 Black Men of Chicago, Inc., announce their 25th Annual Toy Drive and Holiday Party on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, from 6pm to 11pm at the United Club located at Soldier Field – home of the Chicago Bears - 1410 Special Olympics Dr. 1st Floor, Chicago, IL 60605. Advanced registration required via https://100bmc.org/. No tickets sold at door. General admission with a toy is $20.00; without a toy is $40.
ILLINOIS LEGISLATIVE BLACK CAUCUS FOUNDATION (ILBCF) TO HOST POLICY SUMMIT THAT FOCUSES ON ELIMINATING CONTINUED SYSTEMIC RACISM
Through the yearly challenges of enhancing the upward mobility of the African American community through its collective legislative efforts in Springfield, the ILBCF understands firsthand the impactful but often moderate gains that have been achieved within the black experience. But with that same collective effort, the ILBCF also understands the enormous challenges and consistent roadblocks that continue to plague African American throughout Illinois. The conference will allow the leaders to engage in extremely difficult discussions that will expose, illustrate, and offer suggestions of resolve through legislation and grassroot organizing.
The Executive Leadership Council Appoints Earl Granger, III as Chief Development and Impact Officer
he Executive Leadership Council (ELC) announced the appointment of Earl Granger, III as Chief Development and Impact Officer. The ELC is the preeminent global membership organization for Black current and former CEOs, senior executives and board members of Fortune 1000 and equivalent companies, top-tier entrepreneurs and global thought leaders. The organization advocates for advancing Black leadership by increasing the number of Black corporate CEOs, C-Suite executives and board members, and building the pipeline of the next generation of Black corporate leaders.
CANDIACE RECHARGES FAN-FAVORITE SINGLE “FINE WHINE” OUT NOW
Rising R&B powerhouse CANDIACE refreshes her fan-favorite “Fine Whine” with an official re-release of the single. It graces her acclaimed 2022 full-length album, Deep Space (Deluxe Editon).
TENNIS CHAMPION VENUS WILLIAMS JOINS REINSTEIN ROSS GOLDSMITHS TO LAUNCH THE NEW DIAMOND MATCH™ JEWELRY COLLECTION
Reinstein Ross, the distinguished jewelry brand renowned for its exquisite brushed gold creations in iconic custom gold alloys and rare gemstones, is proud to unveil its new partnership with tennis champion and entrepreneur, Venus Williams. Together, they are excited to introduce the Diamond Match™ collection. Redefining what everyday jewelry looks and feels like, Venus wanted to empower jewelry lovers to express their individuality through one-of-a-kind pieces.
Black Girls Golf Elevates Diverse Women in Golf at This Year's Executive Member Retreat American Licorice Company is proud to be one of the sponsors for this event.
When diverse female professionals are brought together in sisterhood, amazing things happen. Just ask any of the women who attended this year's Black Girls Golf Executive Member Retreat.
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL REACHES OVER $1 MILLION SETTLEMENT WITH MANUFACTURING COMPANY OVER USE OF NO-POACH AGREEMENTS
Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced a settlement with Colony Display LLC (Colony) that resolves allegations Colony entered into no-poach agreements and engaged in wage fixing with three staffing agencies. The settlement requires Colony to pay more than $1 million to compensate temporary workers who were impacted by the unlawful activity.
League of Women Voters Honors Giannoulias with “Making Democracy Work” Award
The League of Women Voters (LWV) of Chicago presented Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias with its “Making Democracy Work” Award, recognizing his “committed and visionary leadership” that ultimately strengthens our democracy.
MCA Chicago announces Resonance Spring Performance Series
Each spring the MCA presents a series of performances that are shaped by a curatorial theme reflecting our contemporary moment. The 2024 series, which takes place from March 28 through May 12, focuses on the theme of “resonance” through works by four artists who explore the physicality of sound and voice: Anna Martine Whitehead, Samita Sinha, Laura Ortman, and 7NMS | Marjani Forté-Saunders and Everett Saunders. Together, the artists and their respective pieces form voices expressing the present power of protest.
THE JOFFREY BALLET PARTNERS WITH THE CHICAGO ARCHITECTURE BIENNIAL TO PRESENT “ALL OF MANKIND” BY ARTIST JAN TICHY
In partnership with the Chicago Architecture Biennial, The Joffrey Ballet announces the completion of Jan Tichy's installation, All of Mankind, on the windows of Joffrey Tower, which is home to The Joffrey Ballet and the Joffrey Academy of Dance, Official School of The Joffrey Ballet. Located in the center of downtown Chicago at 10 E. Randolph Street, The Joffrey Ballet is one of 14 venues taking part in CAB 5: This is a Rehearsal, a city-wide program including site-specific installations and presentations at ten outdoor City Sites and four cultural and civic institutions, including the Chicago Cultural Center, the James R. Thompson Center, the Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts, the Chicago Architecture Center.
MAYOR BRANDON JOHNSON APPOINTS SYDNEY HOLMAN TO SERVE AS DEPUTY MAYOR OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
Mayor Brandon Johnson announced the appointment of Sydney Holman to serve as the Deputy Mayor of Intergovernmental Affairs. In this role, Holman will lead Mayor Johnson’s legislative priorities at the city, state and federal levels