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3Arts announces inaugural recipients of $50,000 grants for Teaching Artists
3Arts, the Chicago-based nonprofit grantmaking organization, announced the recipients of its 3Arts Next Level Awards—$50,000 unrestricted cash awards given to past 3Arts awardees—during the festive 3Arts Awards Celebration held last night at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance. While 3Arts has in the past awarded three Next Level grants, the roster this year was expanded to include two additional awards for teaching artists; at $50,000, this is the largest no-strings-attached cash award for teaching artists in the world. 2023 Next Level recipients are teaching artists Miguel “Kane One” Aguilar and Regin Igloria and visual artists Dianna Frid, Edra Soto, and Dorian Sylvain in recognition of their outstanding work in the arts and in neighborhoods across Chicago.
CITY COUNCIL PASSES HISTORIC CHICAGO PAID TIME OFF ORDINANCE
Chicago City Council passed the Chicago Paid Time Off ordinance which guarantees up to five days of paid time off and five days of sick time for all of Chicago’s workers. The Chicago Paid Time Off Ordinance is the most progressive paid time off legislation at the municipal level in the United States. “Today is a great day for the workers of Chicago, the businesses of Chicago, and the future of Chicago,” said Mayor Brandon Johnson. “This ordinance, accomplished through compromise and collaboration, is an important step on the path to revitalizing the economy of our great city.
U.S. EDUCATION DEPARTMENT’S OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS RELEASES NEW CIVIL RIGHTS DATA ON STUDENTS’ ACCESS TO EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES DURING THE PANDEMIC
The U.S. Department of Education’s (Department) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) today released new civil rights data from the 2020–21 school year, offering critical insight regarding civil rights indicators during that coronavirus pandemic year. OCR also released seven data reports and snapshots, including A First Look: Students’ Access to Educational Opportunities in the Nation’s Public Schools, which provides an overview of these data and information.
Chicago Pre-College Science & Engineering Program launches Parent Advisory Council Dedicated Parent Group raises funds to support one of the city’s successful math and science programs
Bridgett White’s children have participated in Chicago Pre-College Science and Engineering Program (ChiS&E) since they were in the 5th and 3rd grades. Today her daughter, Brianna is a sophomore at Kenwood taking Pre-Calculus and her 8th grader Tristan is at Sutherland Elementary deeply immersed in algebra.
ILBCF provides resources and groceries to Veterans
The Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation recently hosted a series of events with the goal to give back to Veterans.
Local Girl Scouts learn how to Step
In the auditorium of Jones College Prep, girls in yellow t-shirts watched intently as Step Afrika performed on stage. After the group performed, the girls who are Girl Scouts were invited to come up on stage.
A Positive Note wants children to think, be and stay positive
Linda Odom wants children to be inspired and to embrace positivity through her endeavor, A Positive Note and its characters, which children can find in books, on YouTube and plush toys.
ComEd Apprenticeship Program Changes Participants’ Lives
LaKoya Hampton was introduced to Chicago Women in Trades during a visit to a resource center near her house, after she moved back to Chicago from Texas in 2022. Chicago Women in Trades partnered with ComEd for the CONSTRUCT program.
Veterans and their families asked to share stories and memories
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is encouraging Veterans in Illinois to share their stories, mementos and photos for the Illinois Veterans History Project.
The DuSable Museum Women’s Board presents “The Glitz 2023: Celebrating 30 Years of Excellence”
The DuSable Museum Women’s Board will host their 30th Annual Holiday Glitz on December 3rd, 2023 at the Tinley Park Convention Center Ballroom, located at 18451 Convention Center Drive, Tinley Park, IL 60477. The theme of this year’s gala is “Celebrating 30 Years of Excellence". Enjoy an elegant evening of amazing food and live music entertainment, featuring Chris Christmas Band and V103’s DJ Maurice “ICE” Culpepper.
HABILITATIVE SYSTEMS, INC., TO HOST THIRD ANNUAL RACE AND HEALTH EQUITY AWARDS, DEC. 7th
Led by President and CEO Donald J. Dew, Habilitative Systems, Inc. (HSI), now celebrating its 45th year, will host the Third Annual Race and Health Equity Awards Celebration, Dec. 7th, at the South Shore Cultural Center, 7059 South Shore Dr., Chicago.
Visitors invited to see Christmas trees from around the world brighten office of County Treasurer Pappas for 20th year
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas invites visitors to see nearly 100 Christmas trees and other displays that celebrate cultural diversity this holiday season.
Thanksgiving 2023 Reflections - Planting Gratitude and Harvesting a Bounty
“Thank God for what we have left." - Rev. Martin Luther King, Sr. For many people, the Thanksgiving season is a time for expressing gratitude to God for our many blessings. I have been spending time this season reflecting on how grateful I am to have been raised by my parents, Rev. A.D. King and Dr. Naomi King. My father’s legacy lives on in his powerful sermons, and writings, and in the work and lives of his children.
Property Values for Worth Township Released
Cook County – Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi released the initial assessments of residential and commercial properties in Worth Township. “I strongly encourage property owners to review their reassessment notice to ensure their property characteristics and market value reflect their home,” said Assessor Fritz Kaegi. “It is important to understand that assessments in Cook County reflect market value over the last three years. My office will be hosting a virtual workshop to assist property owners and explain reassessments in their community.”
