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Trilogy hosting capital campaign for its Chatham Support Center
Trilogy recently purchased the building at 8541 S. State St. The site is set to become its new support center, which will help provide mental health services to those in the community who desperately need it.
PROMINENT GHANAIAN BISHOP & AUTHOR IN ILLINOIS
Noted Bishop James Ashaley Kotey of Ghana, West Africa, is in Chicago on a visit to Illinois as part of a two-month religious tour of the U.S. He has previously visited South Carolina and Connecticut. He also traveled to the United Kingdom, Germany, Brazil, and Holland on a world tour.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Announces 'Game Changers' Initiative
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA), the preeminent one-to-one youth mentoring organization in the United States, announces Game Changers, a new initiative that unites the collective power of influential leaders and changemakers to help tackle key issues impacting youth today — from mental health to equity — by creating awareness, access, and opportunity through mentorship. Through Big Brothers Big Sisters, Game Changers will provide a platform for diverse groups of influential voices to share their experiences and expertise on the power of mentorship and further impact young people and their communities.
Creme of Nature Announces 2023-2024 Scholarship Winners
Creme of Nature, a leading brand in the ethnic haircare industry, demonstrated its continued support to education and empowerment by participating in the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) Annual Leadership Institute and Gala. The event, which took place from Sept. 20-23 at the Hilton Washington in Washington, D.C., brought together outstanding students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) for a transformative experience.
Ellevator Launches First-of-its-Kind Private Membership Organization for Women of Color to Elevate Networks, Careers of Emerging Executives and Entrepreneurs
Ellevator, a private membership organization dedicated to uplifting the skills and networks of women of color, proudly announced its official launch today. The organization welcomes emerging leaders and founders to join its community and take their careers to the next level. Ellevator is the first and only organization providing curated educational content for Black, Latina, Asian, Indigenous, and Middle Eastern women.
One Solution, Urban One's award-winning integrated marketing, strategic partnerships, and branded content studio division, in collaboration with AT&T Dream In Black has returned for a continuation of
One Solution, Urban One's award-winning integrated marketing, strategic partnerships, and branded content studio division, in collaboration with AT&T Dream In Black has returned for a continuation of exciting and community-impacting content offerings. Amplifying the 2023 AT&T Rising Future Makers Showcase, the collaborative partners will release "The Futurist" – a three-part series that pairs HBCU students in the fields of STEM, tech, and entrepreneurship with established leaders in their respective fields for a compelling and rich conversation through the lens of mentorship.
Mariah Carey Teams up with The Children's Place
e Children's Place, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLCE), an omni-channel children's specialty portfolio of brands with an industry-leading digital-first model, is thrilled to unveil the finale of its holiday campaign with the Queen of Christmas and music icon Mariah Carey. She joins Snoop Dogg and former Boy Band members, AJ McLean, Lance Bass, Joey Fatone and Wanya Morris, in a three-part holiday campaign appealing to and celebrating the brand's core millennial mom customer.
NICKELODEON'S THAT GIRL LAY LAY AND ERICA BANKS ARE EATING IN THEIR LATEST VISUAL
Nickelodeon star That Girl Lay Lay has teamed up with Erica Banks for her new single "i ate" -- the first single from Lay Lay's new era of music as she transitions from child star to young adult.
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL FILES LAWSUIT AGAINST META FOR BUSINESS PRACTICES THAT HARM CHILDREN
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced that his office filed a lawsuit against Meta Platforms Inc. (Meta), the company that owns and operates Facebook and Instagram, for its harmful business practices targeting children.
CITY OF CHICAGO SECURES TWO MORE RATING UPGRADES FOR THE CITY’S GENERAL OBLIGATION CREDIT AND SALES TAX SECURITIZATION CORPORATION
Mayor Brandon Johnson announced that Fitch Ratings has upgraded the ratings for the City of Chicago general obligation credit and Sales Tax Securitization Corporation, each by one notch. The general obligation ratings were raised to ‘BBB+’ from ‘BBB’ and the Sales Tax Securitization Corporation ratings were raised to ‘AA+’ from ‘AA.’ Every City credit has received an upgrade in the past year.
Bulls Unveil Three New Murals Ahead of 2023-24 Season
The Chicago Bulls unveiled three new murals that showcase different elements of the Bulls brand in Pilsen, West Loop and West Town ahead of the 2023-24 season. Each mural was hand-painted and designed by a local muralist to showcase different elements of the Bulls brand. The murals are part of the organization’s continued focus to connect with fans in Chicago, creating memorable off-the-court experiences and highlighting the brand through different mediums.
Enhanced Money Match Returns Money Ahead of Holiday Shopping Season
More than 73,000 people are in line to receive up to $5,000 from the state’s Unclaimed Property program and all they have to do is open their mailbox, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs said.
New Survey Finds Household Parenting Equity, Workplace Flexibility Key Factors in Ending the Motherhood Penalty
Le Village Cowork, a coworking space combined with full-time onsite childcare, is on a mission to end the Motherhood Penalty by providing real opportunities for working parents, especially mothers. Le Village’s recent Modern Motherhood Survey captured that 61% of mothers have taken a pay cut and/or lesser work responsibilities to have more flexibility or time with their child(ren).
Gov. Pritzker Announces Proposal to Create Unified Early Childhood State Agency
Governor Pritzker was joined by Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton, Deputy Governor Grace Hou, Deputy Governor Martin Torres, elected officials, and state agency directors at the Carole Robertson Center for Learning to announce a proposal to create a new state agency to house all early childhood programs and funding. The new unified agency will provide a more equitable, integrated, and holistic system of services for young children and families in Illinois.