homepage
ROSELAND MEDICAL DISTRICT PLAN APPROVAL EXPECTED
The Master Plan for the Roseland Medical District is expected to be approved later this summer. A draft of the plan was submitted to the Department of Planning and Development’s Committee on Design in mid-May.
Bridging the Opportunity Gap: Connecting Black and Latinx Students to Careers in Finance
This summer, the Greenwood Project will teach financial literacy, coding, career skills, and investment strategies to over 200 Black and Latinx youth, primarily from Chicago’s South and West Sides. Their goal is to empower Black and Latinx communities to overcome generational cycles of poverty by introducing students to wealth-building career pathways through the intensive study of finance.
Bambee provides human resource assistance for small businesses
Allan Jones’ journey as an entrepreneur includes spending his entire career working at small business-focused technology companies, including Docstoc and Zip Recruiter.
Rep. Kelly Applauds Senate Gun Violence Prevention Framework
Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) released the following statement applauding the bipartisan Senate gun violence prevention legislative framework, which includes her work to prevent gun trafficking.
Poetry Foundation welcomes people back to their building
The Poetry Foundation, located at 61 W. Superior, opened it doors to the public for the first time since the pandemic on Tuesday, June 14th. It was an opportunity for people to meet Adrian Matejka, the new editor of Poetry Magazine.
“CHICAGO MOVES” PROVIDES RELIEF TO NEARLY 45,000 RESIDENTS IN FIRST TWO WAVES OF LOTTERY SELECTIONS
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot has announced that approximately 10,000 gas cards have been distributed or are awaiting pickup at City Hall. An additional 25,000 transit cards and 10,000 gas cards will soon be in the hands of qualified applicants in the coming weeks. The cards are distributed through Chicago Moves, a financial assistance program aimed at providing financial relief for Chicago residents struggling with transportation expenses.
1st Congressional District Candidate has record as public servant
Pat Dowell has been the 3rd Ward Alderman for the last 15 years. She also has been a social worker, city planner, executive director of several not-for-profits, as well as worked in historic preservation and community development. Now, she is vying for the 1st Congressional District seat.
Alderman Mitchell brings City Departments and Mayor to address constituents’ concerns
Seventh Ward Alderman Greg Mitchell hosted a town hall meeting where he brought residents’ concerns to various City departments, including the Chicago Department of Transportation, Department of Streets and Sanitation, Bureau of Forestry, Department of Water Management, Department of Housing, Department of Planning and Development, as well as the Chicago Police Department.
Building A Progressive Black Press
The Black Press Host Meet the Candidates will take place on Sunday, June 26 from 3 pm - 6 pm at HUB 41, located at 4131 South State Street, Chicago. This collective gathering will bring together Illinois and Chicago’s most progressive and respected Black media platforms to present all of the respective candidates running for Illinois, Cook County, and City of Chicago positions in the June 28 Primary Election.
Wind Creek Hospitality Celebrates Start of Construction on South Suburban Casino and Entertainment Destination
Last week, representatives from the Poarch Band of Creek Indians and Wind Creek Hospitality marked the start of construction and celebrated local leaders who provided support to the project throughout the application process. The casino, slated to open in 2023, will be built directly off I-80 near Halsted Street and 175th Street in the south suburban communities of East Hazel Crest and Homewood.
MAYOR THADDEUS JONES HONORED AS A “DISTINGUISHED MEN OF HON-OR” CONTINUING ACADEMIC TRAINING ORGANIZATION HONORS TWENTY-TWO PROMINENT MEN INSPIRING CHICAGOLAND
Mayor Thaddeus Jones has gained a new title. The Calumet City Mayor was honored this past weekend among twenty-two honorees for the “Distinguished Men of Honor Award.” The award was presented by Continuing Academic Training organization. The men honored with the profound award are influential leaders who exude compassion, honor, and integrity throughout the Chicagoland community they serve. In a statement, Mayor Thaddeus Jones mentioned, “I am so honored to have received such a noble award for the many people that I enjoy serving.”
Pritzker announces progress in processing rape case evidence, signs highway camera expansion
“We have finally reached this mark that the General Assembly put down, this mark of 180 days, over a decade ago. Complying with that, and finally getting under 180 days, is just the first phase of that enterprise and we are going to be holding ourselves accountable to reaching the 90-day mark in the next phase,” Illinois State Police Director Brendan Kelly said at a news conference.
Governor Pritzker Announces $20 Million Investment in Humboldt Park Health
Governor Pritzker joined Humboldt Park Health leaders to announce $20 million in funding for the safety-net hospital on the west side of Chicago, a product of the Governor’s historic Rebuild Illinois infrastructure plan. $19 million will establish the new, state-of-the-art Humboldt Park Health Wellness Center – set to open 18 months after construction kicks off this summer – and an additional $1 million is supporting infrastructure improvements throughout the hospital.
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO ANNOUNCES $100M GIFT
June 2, Loyola University Chicago today announced a $100 million gift–the largest individual gift in the University’s history–from John and Kathy Schreiber to fund full scholarships, room and board, and an array of comprehensive support services for aspiring Black, Latino, first generation, and other ethnically and racially diverse students who are historically underrepresented in higher education.
