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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL URGES BIDEN ADMINISTRATION TO IMPLEMENT BAN ON MENTHOL CIGARETTES AND FLAVORED CIGARS
Attorney General Kwame Raoul co-led a coalition of 21 attorneys general, along with California Attorney General Rob Bonta, Connecticut Attorney General William Tong and New York Attorney General Letitia James, in submitting a letter urging the Biden administration to complete its review and swiftly implement proposed regulations prohibiting the sale of menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars. Raoul and the attorneys general argue that the proposed FDA Rules, which are supported by ample evidence, are years overdue.
MCA to Host Teen Creative Agency x #BlkGrlsWurld
On January 27, 2024, The Teen Creative Agency (TCA) at the MCA will be in conversation with Christina and Courtney Long, founders of #BlkGrlsWurld, about their growth and evolution as Black womxn publishers, event organizers, and lovers of punk, hardcore, and metal. After the conversation, there will be a workshop for attendees. The event will take place from 1 to 4 p.m.
Mavis Laing to Retire as Executive Director of IMPACT Leadership Development Program June 30
Mavis Laing will retire as Executive Director of the Chicago Urban League’s IMPACT Leadership Development Program, effective June 30, 2024.
THE JOFFREY BALLET CONTINUES 2023-24 SEASON WITH MIXED REPERTORY PROGRAM, STUDIES IN BLUE
The Joffrey Ballet continues its 68th season with a captivating mixed rep program with original work choreographed by Liam Scarlett and Andrew McNicol, rounded out with a world premiere by Stina Quagebeur. Testing the limits of classical ballet with contemporary themes, scores, and breathtaking set design, Studies in Blue features deeply moving works that showcase the range of the Company’s repertoire with choreography by the most visionary artists in modern dance. Studies in Blue will be presented at the historic Lyric Opera House, 20 North Upper Wacker Drive in downtown Chicago, in ten performances only, from February 15–25.
Local business executive Walter Hughes named to NSBA Leadership Council
Walter Hughes, Quant16 managing principal, was recently named to the National Small Business Association (NSBA) Leadership Council. The NSBA is the nation’s oldest small-business advocacy organization, and operates on a staunchly nonpartisan basis. Hughes, a recognized leader in the small business community, joins the NSBA Leadership Council alongside other small business advocates from across the country as they work to promote the interests of small business to policymakers in Washington, D.C.
Gov. Pritzker Announces $10M Capital Investment for the Southern Illinois Healthcare Cancer Institute
Governor JB Pritzker visited the Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH) Cancer Institute to announce a $10M grant to Southern Illinois Healthcare for their recent expansion of the SIH Cancer Institute in Carterville. The grant is made possible through the bipartisan Rebuild Illinois plan to improve infrastructure statewide.
Giannoulias to Illinois Drivers: Ditch the DMV Modernization, new efficiencies eliminate most in-person DMV visits
That’s because Illinoisans can now obtain more DMV services and complete more transactions online. In addition, Giannoulias unveiled a series of new measures aimed at reducing wait times if a DMV visit is required.
Representative Debbie Meyers-Martin Advocates For Consumers
Debbie Meyers-Martin represent the 38th District in the Illinois Legislature as a State Representative. There are 109,000 people in the District, which encompasses nine municipalities: Matteson, Country Club Hills, Hazel Crest, Oak Forest, Tinley Park, Frankfort, Mokena, Olympia Fields and Richton Park.
Author’s Books Put Black Love And Romance At The Forefront Of The Stories
Katrina Anderson, whose pen name is Kay Shanee, started writing books when she was encouraged to write a novel about her and her husband’s love story. They have been married for more than 26 years.
Walgreens Expression Challenge Gives Young People A Safe Space To Create
In 2009, Walgreens created a competition that would give young people the opportunity to express themselves creatively. In the beginning the focus was to address HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases among high school students. There were 300 entries the first year. The goal was to create awareness and promote education.
Advocate Trinity Hospital Cardiology Unit Puts Patients On The Fast Track
Advocate Trinity Hospital has created a clinic that enables patients with heart-related issues direct care from a cardiologist. The Fast Track Cardiology Clinic makes it so a patient experiencing a low-risk cardiac episode doesn’t have to wait in the emergency room for a bed to be available in the hospital.
Discover and the Discover Global Network Team Up with Top Chicago Entrepreneurs for an Exclusive Lunch and Learn at Bronzeville Winery
On January 19th, a dynamic collaboration with Discover and the Discover Global Network, joined 75 of the most innovative and diverse entrepreneurs in Chicago for an exclusive gathering, as part of the much-anticipated 4th installment of Discover’s Orange Table Talk series at the Bronzeville Winery.
THE BOSS NETWORK ANNOUNCES THE THIRD YEAR OF ITS “BOSS IMPACT FUND” AND THE LAUNCH OF “PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS” ITS EXCITING NEW PARTNERSHIP
The BOSS Network, an online community of professional and entrepreneurial women who support each other through digital content, programs and event-based networking, is excited to announce two exciting initiatives that will take place during its yearlong celebration highlighting its 15th anniversary milestone year. The BOSS Network and Sage (via the Sage Foundation)—the leader in accounting, financial, HR, and payroll technology for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs),—announce the return of the BOSS Impact Fund and its three-year, $1.5 million commitment to support the Fund with the “Invest in Progress” grant investing in Black women led businesses. In addition, The BOSS Network will partner with both Sage and Swoop, a global fintech company specializing in funding solutions for businesses, on the launch of “Pathways to Success”–a new training and mentorship program designed to support Black women entrepreneurs in Atlanta.
ENDORSEMENTS POUR IN FOR COOK COUNTY BOARD OF REVIEW COMMISSIONER LARRY ROGERS JR IN BID FOR RE-ELECTION
Larry Rogers Jr- Cook County Board of Review Commissioner (3rd District) – is expressing his gratitude and appreciation for the scores of endorsements that he has recently received in his bid to be re-elected to a sixth term as the Cook County Board of Review Commissioner representing the 3rd District.