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CELEBRITY CHEF BALL DELIVERS 135,000 MEALS FOR SENIORS

Over 50 top Chicago chefs, including many Michelin, James Beard, and Bib Gourmand awardees, worked together to create a truly unique experience for supporters of Meals on Wheels Chicago. Thanks to their hard work and the unprecedented generosity of 400 guests in attendance at The Geraghty on October 14, 2022, Celebrity Chef Ball raised enough to provide 135,000 meals to food-insecure seniors and individuals with disabilities this holiday season.

MAYOR LIGHTFOOT JOINS FAITH LEADERS FOR CITYWIDE DAY OF PRAYER

Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot joined faith leaders across all denominations from communities throughout Chicago recently for a shared moment of prayer for the health and safety of our city.

CHICAGO POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES IN-PERSON POLICE OFFICER ENTRY EXAMS

The Chicago Police Department (CPD) will host in-person police officer entry exams at all City Colleges of Chicago locations in December. The exams will be held from Thursday to Saturday, Dec. 1-3. Individuals who are between the ages of 21 and 39 are eligible to take the exam and begin the process of becoming a CPD officer.

HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL POURS INTO STUDENTS, STAFF AND PARENTS

Dr. Kyla Mathews has been the Principal of Epic Academy High School since the beginning of the 2022-2023 school year. Dr. Mathews is able to pour into people because she was poured into.

Chicago Urban League’s 61st Annual Golden Fellowship Dinner raises more than $2 Million

The Chicago Urban League’s 61st Annual Golden Fellowship Dinner (GFD) raised more than $2 million on Saturday, Nov. 5, at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk. More than 1,800 of the city’s corporate leaders, human rights advocates, philanthropists, clergy and elected officials were present for the evening, where the theme was “The Fight for Equity Continues: Get in League with Us!” The funds raised will benefit year-round programming for about 15,000 Chicagoans.

A BETTER WEIGH INTRODUCES HOLIDAY WELLNESS CHALLENGE FOR FAMILIES

Chanay Walton wants to help families get and stay healthy this Holiday Season. She is offering the 28-Day Family Wellness Challenge, Holiday Edition.

Preservation of Pullman Company Clock Tower and Grounds Receives Award for Federal Partnerships in Historic Preservation

The Pullman National Monument and State Historic Site in Chicago, was honored with the National Trust/Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Award for Federal Partnerships in Historic Preservation during the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s annual Past- Forward Conference National Preservation Awards on Friday, Nov. 4.

HARVEY TO BUILD 6 NET ZERO COMMUNITY HUBS

The City of Harvey is planning to build six Net Zero Community Hubs, one in each of its six wards. The goal is for the community hubs to serve as community centers, with programming and a Police Substation.

MATTESON MAYOR AND RICH TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR WELCOMED GOVERNOR PRITZKER DURING RECENT VISIT TO SOUTHLAND

Matteson Mayor Sheila Chalmers-Currin and Rich Township Supervisor Calvin Jordan recently led other southland officials in welcoming Illinois Governor JB Pritzker to Matteson for lunch at the Hidden Manor Café in Matteson.

THE VILLAGE OF LYNWOOD HOSTED A SUCCESSFUL TOWN HALL MEETING

Mayor Jada D. Curry and the Village of Lynwood are proud to announce they’ve walked into new territory with another Fall Town Hall meeting. Local officials joined together to discuss agendas and how they will move forward with 2023. Among the most important topics, residents wanted to know how the village plans to gain more tourism and attraction.

NIA FAMILY CENTER SITE DIRECTOR WANTS TO INSPIRE OTHERS TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL

Ebony Westbrooks grew up in the West Humboldt Park neighborhood. Westbrooks was a teen mom, and her children attended the Nia Family Center. The teachers were so welcoming and hands-on, and they provided the support she needed to reach her goals. She fell in love with that and went to school to get her Master’s Degree in early education.

Africa International House Returns Two Years After Covid to Celebrate Their Annual Pre-Kwanzaa Marketplace and Ujamaa Celebration

The Africa International House, USA, Inc. (AIH) will host its free Annual Pre-Kwanzaa Celebration on Friday, December 2nd, from 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM and December 3rd, 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM at Harriet Harris Park, 6200 S. Drexel Ave Chicago IL, 60637.

OVER 250 ILLINOIS CHURCHES TO ANNOUNCE INITIATIVE TO HELP MORE MINORITY COMMUNITIES GET ONLINE

Faith-based leaders joined today to announce an initiative designed to connect more Illinois residents to the internet and make digital equity a reality in minority communities.

The City Colleges of Chicago Embraces and Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week November 14-20, 2022.

The City Colleges of Chicago Embraces and Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week November 14-20, 2022. City Colleges of Chicago would like to remind all business sectors to continue to hire apprentices from City Colleges of Chicago or connect with CCC to begin an apprenticeship program.

Seven Top Takeaways from this Year’s Midterms

As the dust settles on the midterm elections and the warnings of a “Red Wave” evaporate, it’s time to take a deep breath and take stock of what we’ve learned. There are many takeaways from the elections this year – and here are a few that top the list for me.