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McDonald's Corporation Makes $1 Million Contribution to Operation HOPE's '1865 Project'
Operation HOPE today announced that McDonald's Corporation (NYSE: MCD) is deepening its partnership with the Atlanta-based non-profit as a 'Founder's Circle' member of The 1865 Project. McDonald's Corporation's generous contribution of $1 million, reaffirms the company's dedication to supporting national financial literacy initiatives that uplift and empower communities. The substantial donation will bolster Operation HOPE's groundbreaking endeavor, inspired by the historic Freedman's Bureau, which was established to educate newly freed Americans about the principles of free enterprise.
Richard J. Daley College Announces New Hospitality Course for Job Preparation
City Colleges of Chicago, in collaboration with the Illinois Restaurant Association Foundation, will launch a new education program aimed at supporting those who want to work in the hospitality industry.
MAYOR JOHNSON AND DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AFFAIRS AND CONSUMER PROTECTION LAUNCH THE GOOD FOOD FUND AND THE FOOD BUSINESS INCUBATOR PROGRAM
Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) announced the awardees of the Good Food Fund and The Food Business Incubator Program.
Illinois Healthcare Leaders Seek Legislative Action to Protect Access to Life Saving Medication for Illinois’ Most Vulnerable Patients
Healthcare leaders from the Illinois Health and Hospital Association (IHA) and Illinois Primary Health Care Association (IPHCA) are asking the Illinois General Assembly to support a measure that would protect the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program (340B), which provides discounted lifesaving medications to eligible patients and allows 340B hospitals and Community Health Centers (CHCs) to expand health services in the communities they serve.
HYDE PARK SCHOOL OF DANCE PRESENTS ALICE IN WONDERLAND
HYDE PARK SCHOOL OF DANCE PRESENTS ALICE IN WONDERLAND Continuing its celebration of 30 years of training, performance, and community, Hyde Park School of Dance presents Alice in Wonderland. Performances are April 19 and 20 at Kennedy-King College, 740 W. 63rd St.
Gov. Pritzker Highlights Childcare Efforts in Villa Park, Champaign
Governor JB Pritzker joined local leaders and early childhood stakeholders at two daycare facilities to highlight recent efforts and funding for the Smart Start Illinois Plan. In Villa Park, the Governor visited Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley to celebrate the $300K investment in Birth to Five Illinois funding, which will support the consolidation of their local early childhood services. In Champaign, the Governor stopped at First United Methodist Child Care Center, where he highlighted the $3M of Smart Start Childcare funding. Both contributions come from the Illinois Department of Human Services.
Treasurer Frerichs Returns $17.2 Million In Missing Money in January Check the I-CASH website to see if there’s money waiting for you
The Illinois State Treasurer’s Office returned nearly $17.2 million in missing money during January, Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced.
Get a solid introduction to AI through Continuing Education courses at City Colleges of Chicago
City Colleges of Chicago will offer classes in Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) this Spring! The classes titled, Prompt Engineering for Everyone – Non-Coding Accelerated and Machine Learning for Leaders - Generative AI, will be offered the first two Saturdays of each month beginning March 2, through May, 2024. The cost for each is $80.
Chicago Public Schools Celebrates Crossing Guard Appreciation Month Nominate your Favorite Crossing Guard for Annual Award
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) will celebrate the more than 700 crossing guards who help CPS students and families safely arrive and depart schools every day during Crossing Guard Appreciation Month which runs from through March 14. CPS Crossing Guards are located at busy intersections across Chicago and help both CPS students and private school students cross streets safely.
Alzheimer’s Association's Illinois Chapter Executive Director, Delia Jervier, “Shines Light on Alzheimer’s and The Impact in Black/African American Community”
Among Black Americans ages 70 and older, 21.3% are living with Alzheimer's, a type of dementia that affects memory, thinking, and behavior. While older Black Americans are twice as likely as older Whites to have Alzheimer's or another dementia, research hasn't yet identified the cause. Higher rates of cardiovascular (heart and blood vessels) disease may play a role. Some studies indicate that after correcting for overall health and socioeconomic status, these differences disappear.
Marketplace Becomes Space For Black-Owned Small Businesses
A recently opened marketplace has become a place for Black-owned small business owners to sell their goods. Mahalia’s, located at 735 E. 79th St., is a part of the City of Chicago Small Business Storefront Activation Program and the program is sponsored by the Greater Chatham Initiative.
La Femme Dance Festival Celebrates Black Women Choreographers
As a Black woman, Vershawn Sanders-Ward wanted to create a dance festival that celebrated the voices of Black women and brought their work to Chicago stages. Sanders-Ward, Founder and Artistic Director of Red Clay Dance Company, created La Femme Dance Festival for that reason.
The Black Mall Helps Black-Owned Businesses Thrive
A directory and marketing agency aims to bring visibility and to promote Black-owned businesses. Cassiopeia Sledge created The Black Mall in 2011 when she was looking for a Black-owned restaurant in her neighborhood to support. Sledge did find a Black-owned restaurant, but when she and her partner returned, the place was closed. It was something she noticed kept happening.
Illinois Supreme Court Justice Wants To Bring The Courts To The People
Illinois Supreme Court Justice Joy V. Cunningham has been on the Illinois Supreme Court since 2022, when she was appointed to fill the seat of a judge who retired. Before that, she was an Appellate Court Judge.
