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CHA, partners cut ribbon at Encuentro Square that includes 89 affordable units in Logan Square
The City of Chicago, Chicago Housing Authority, Evergreen Real Estate and Latin United Community Housing Association (LUCHA) celebrated the grand opening for Encuentro Square, a two-building, multi-family development at the western edge of the 606 Trail in Chicago’s Logan Square community. The development includes 89 affordable units for families and individuals with incomes at or below 60 percent of the Chicago Area Median Income (AMI), including 55 Project Based Vouchers from CHA.
360 CHICAGO CELEBRATES THE CITY OF CHICAGO’S 188TH BIRTHDAY WITH A WEEK OF FREE ADMISSION FOR LOCALS MARCH 1 – MARCH 7
360 CHICAGO, the iconic 94th floor observation deck at 875 N. Michigan Ave, will celebrate the City of Chicago’s 188th birthday by granting free general admission to Chicago residents from Saturday, March 1 through Friday, March 7. 360 CHICAGO will also host a birthday party for the city on Tuesday, March 4 from 3 - 7 p.m., and a new specialty Malört cocktail will debut at the deck’s CloudBar to honor Chicago’s big day.
FIRST LOOK FOR CHARITY FUNDRAISER AT THE 2025 CHICAGO AUTO SHOW RAISES MORE THAN $2.4 MILLION FOR LOCAL CHARITIES
The Chicago Auto Show raised more than $2.4 million benefiting 18 local charities at the First Look for Charity gala. The black-tie benefit, held the evening before the show opened to the public, raised a total of $2,457,808. The fundraiser's 33-year event now tallies more than $65 million raised.
GOGO Charters Expands Daily Charter Network with Two Routes from Chicago
GOGO Charters, a leader in ground transportation services, including charter buses, minibuses, and motorcoaches, today announced a major update to its network of charter routes which will soon span the Midwest.
New campaign highlights the importance of maintaining healthy blood pressure
Nearly half of U.S. adults have high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, according to the American Heart Association. Of those, about 75% don't have it under control and many don't know they have it.
In New Book, Novae CEO Shows How Fintech Can Change the Future for All
The latest book by Reco M. McCambry, founder of Inc 5000 company Novae, hits the market this weekend. In "Fintech is the Future," McCambry introduces readers to the worlds of financial technology and financial education—and how proper use of financial technology can make anyone wealthy.
MICHAEL B. JORDAN USHERS DAVID YURMAN'S CHEVRON COLLECTION INTO ITS NEXT CHAPTER
David Yurman, America's foremost luxury jewelry brand, is pleased to unveil its Spring 2025 Chevron campaign, starring acclaimed actor, director, producer, and global brand ambassador Michael B. Jordan.
Grammy Winner Ann Nesby Executive Produces & Narrates Civil Rights Documentary on Hidden Figure Cirilo McSween
Grammy-winning artist and Metro Atlanta resident Ann Nesby (Queen Sugar, The Fighting Temptations), former lead singer of Sounds of Blackness, brings her storytelling prowess as executive producer and narrator of CIRILO, A Legacy Untold. The film spotlights civil rights leader Cirilo McSween.
NICCO ANNAN AND TS MADISON TO HOST 11TH ANNUAL BETTER BROTHERS LOS ANGELES TRUTH AWARDS
In a powerful celebration of resilience and truth-telling, Better Brothers Los Angeles (BBLA) and The DIVA Foundation, founded by the remarkable Sheryl Lee Ralph Abbott Elementary, proudly unveil the hosts and honorees for the 11th Annual Truth Awards powered by ViiV. The iconic Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills will serve as the backdrop for this celebration of Black Queer Excellence on Saturday, March 15th, 5:30 PM to 11:00 PM. Guests will be inspired, uplifted, and reminded of the Black LGBTQ+ community’s impact on popular culture, politics, and the Arts.
WNBA Star and Las Vegas Aces Guard Jewell Loyd Acquires Help With My Loan Through Family-Owned Chicago Financial Firm, Loyd & Co.
WNBA star and Las Vegas Aces Guard Jewell Loyd proudly announces the acquisition of Help With My Loan (HWML), through her single-family office Loyd & Co., a Chicago-based, mission-driven financial firm which she co-founded with her brother Jarryd Loyd. In addition to her acclaimed basketball career, Jewell has recently led several strategic acquisitions that have set new industry benchmarks, reinforcing her status as a visionary in both sports and finance. By acquiring HWML, Loyd & Co. will expand its offerings to help clients—especially minority small business owners—grow and scale.
Black Excellence In Bleu Celebrates Black Legislators And Women In Positions Of Power
Black Excellence in Blue was co-founded by Illinois Speaker of the House Emanuel "Chris" Welch, former Michigan Speaker of the House Joe Tate and TaQuoya McConnico in 2024. It was launched during the Democratic National Convention, which was hosted in Chicago.
New Cook County Commissioner Wants To Bring Resources Her District
Dr. Kisha E. McCaskill was appointed 5th District Cook County Commissioner in January of this year. She filled the seat left vacant by now Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon.
Fintech Acquisition To Help Spur Entrepreneurship
Walter Mendenhall, Founder of Male Mogul Initiative, along with WNBA player Jewell Loyd and her brother, Jarryd Loyd, have acquired the financial technology company Helpwithmyloan.
Advocate Encourages People To Get Screened For HCM
February is American Heart Month and February 26th is recognized as National Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Day.
