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Dress for Success® Worldwide launches its prestigious power lunch, Women Who Inspire, with guest of honor, Gayle King
Dress for Success® Worldwide is honored to announce the return of Women Who Inspire on September 27, in New York City. Bringing together corporate executives, innovative thought leaders, media, social influencers, and the women Dress for Success serves, this event aims to create practical and sustainable solutions to advance economic opportunities for women.
Procter And Gamble Becomes Newest Titanium Sponsor at TAG Oral Care Center For Excellence To Expand Access To Dental Care In Illinois
The Aspen Group announced Procter and Gamble (P&G) as its latest Titanium Sponsor to help expand access to oral health care for underserved populations through the TAG Oral Care Center for Excellence (OCC) – a state-of-the-art clinical facility designed to provide comprehensive dental care at no cost to underserved Illinois residents. P&G brands Crest and Oral-B are donating oral hygiene kits including a smart electric toothbrush to all patients receiving implant therapy at the OCC. The donation will help these patients maintain their health following their treatment at the innovative care facility.
FOR THE LOVE OF SHOES: CHICAGO SNEAKER BOUTIQUE LAUNCHES PODCAST PROMOTING COMMUNITY
After the successful launch of his latest sneaker boutique in Hyde Park, Chicago entrepreneur, and businessman James Denman is using his venture to bring people together through a new podcast. The Sneakerville 88 podcast features athletes, entertainers, artists, and even politicians. Even better, each podcast coincides with a new drop. The goal is to restore a sense of community and belonging over a shared love of sneakers.
THE JOFFREY BALLET OPENS 2023-24 SEASON WITH CHICAGO PREMIERE OF LIAM SCARLETT’S FRANKENSTEIN
The Joffrey Ballet opens its 68th season with the highly anticipated Chicago premiere of Liam Scarlett's critically acclaimed interpretation of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. A gothic masterpiece set in the dawn of modern science, Scarlett's production of the 19th-century science fiction novel is a visceral, profoundly emotional tale of life, death, love, and identity. Set to an original sweeping score by Lowell Liebermann and immersed within the striking stage design by world-renowned artist of premiere ballets and operas John Macfarlane, this must-see Chicago premiere is one of the most innovative works of dance today. Frankenstein will be presented at the historic Lyric Opera House, 20 North Upper Wacker Drive in downtown Chicago, in 10 performances only, from October 12–22.
Season 2 of Emmy® Nominated Series, Harlem Globetrotters: Play it Forward Premieres Saturday, October 7 on NBC
Season 2 of the Emmy® nominated series Harlem Globetrotters: Play It Forward premieres on NBC on Saturday, October 7th with a Telemundo premiere of season 1 of Harlem Globetrotters: Ganando Con La Comunidad on the same day. Both shows are produced in an exclusive partnership with Hearst Media Production Group (HMPG).
Dream Exchange CEO Speaks at Historic National Black Business Conference, Forges Transformative Partnership with National Black Chamber of Commerce
Joe Cecala, Founder and CEO of Dream Exchange, was invited to speak at the National Black Business Conference which took place in Atlanta, Georgia on Aug. 24-26. With a resounding commitment to empowering a new generation of entrepreneurs, a historic agreement that marked the beginning of an unprecedented partnership between Dream Exchange and the National Black Chamber of Commerce ® (NBCC) was solidified and signed.
MAYOR BRANDON JOHNSON ANNOUNCES EXPANDED YOUTH COMMISSION
Mayor Brandon Johnson announced the 5th cohort of the Mayor’s Youth Commission, expanding the Commission from 32 young people to 40 young people.
Treasurer Frerichs Expands Outreach Efforts For IL ABLE Savings Program
As students head back to school, parents of children with Individualized Education Plans will receive information about a State Treasurer’s Office program that helps families save money for disability-related expenses.
INTRODUCING THE CHICAGO ARTS & HEALTH PILOT FOR CREATIVE WORKERS
The City of Chicago is proud to announce the launch of the Chicago Arts & Health Pilot for Creative Workers, an innovative paid job training program that seeks to bridge the realms of arts, health, healing, and wellness. Funded through the American Rescue Plan (ARP) federal funds, the program will pay artists to apprentice in community clinics and become certified community health workers to amplify the proven benefits of arts engagement in fostering holistic recovery, well-being, and social cohesion in communities.
Duckworth Announces $3.5 Million in Congressionally Directed Spending to Support Water Improvements in Harvey
U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), co-founder of the Senate’s first Environmental Justice Caucus, announced that $3.5 million she secured through a Fiscal Year 2022 Congressionally Directed Spending Request will be sent by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to the City of Harvey for its Central Area Water and Sewer Improvement Project. This Duckworth-secured federal funding will increase Harvey’s financial capacity to implement long-overdue water infrastructure upgrades to help address chronic flooding and reduce resource costs for breaks and leaks repairs, while also helping provide higher quality drinking water to residents.
CHICAGO ARCHITECTURE CENTER ANNOUNCES EXPANDED OPEN HOUSE PROGRAMMING
The Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) announced programming for this year’s Open House Chicago (OHC), a free festival that provides behind-the-scenes access to some of the city’s most historically, culturally and architecturally important sites. The 2023 event, which will take place October 13-15, will feature 170+ locations across 20+ Chicago neighborhoods. Additionally, for the first time, the CAC will host two Friday events, including one exclusively for CAC members.
DISNEY100: THE EXHIBITION TO OPEN NOVEMBER 18 IN CHICAGO--BIRTHPLACE OF WALT DISNEY
The Walt Disney Archives and Semmel Exhibitions, a worldwide exhibit presenter and producer, announced today that Disney100: The Exhibition will open at the 35,000-square-foot Exhibition Hub Art Center (formerly known as the Windy City Fieldhouse) in Chicago on Saturday, Nov. 18. This date is also special because it's Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse's birthday. The pair made their first on-screen appearance in Steamboat Willie, which premiered in New York City on November 18, 1928.
CTA Red Line Extension Project Receives Prestigious “Strategic Plan Award” from the American Planning Association—IL Chapter for its Visionary “Transit-Supportive Development Plan” to Revitalize Disin
The CTA’s Red Line Extension (RLE) Project “Transit-Supportive Development Plan” has won the 2023 Strategic Plan Award the American Planning Association – Illinois Chapter (APA-IL). This notable award recognizes the CTA’s vision and plan for transformational community impact related to the $3.6 billion RLE project, which will build a 5.6-mile Red Line extension to 130th Street from 95th Street.
Aetna Better Health of Illinois Supports Community Health Centers
Aetna Better Health of Illinois has provided more than $12.7 million in value-based incentive payments to eight local community health centers.
