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Fisher to retire; Craven to be next leader of Illinois Press Association
One familiar face at the Illinois Press Association is retiring and another will succeed him. IPA Board of Directors Chairman Don Bricker today announced that Sam Fisher is retiring as the organization’s president and CEO, effective Sept. 1. Fisher has been the IPA’s leader since 2017.
Police Commander Watson talks about handling crime in the 3rd District
Roderick Watson has been Commander of the 3rd District since December 2020. In that time, he has developed a strategy, Together We Can, a holistic approach to handling crime in the District, which encompasses Woodlawn, South Shore and Greater Grand Crossing.
State to pick overdue marijuana dispensary winners by Aug. 19
More than a year after new marijuana dispensary licenses were scheduled to be distributed per the state’s 2019 adult-use legalization law, the governor’s office announced the initial lottery and two new ones will happen by the end of August.
LOVE FRIDGE A FOODSHARING COLLECTIVE PROVIDES FOR COMMUNITY
Augustana Church, located at 5500 S. Woodlawn, now has a Love Fridge, the food-sharing collective. The goal of the Love Fridge is to provide food for those in need, as well as give those who want to donate food a chance to give back to the community.
PERFORMING ARTS AT THE HEART OF GLOBAL GIRLS, INC.
Marvinetta Woodley Penn taught high school English and theater for 19 years, she stopped teaching and traveled. She said, she realized something was missing in the girls she taught, and she missed working with the girls, so she founded Global Girls, Inc. Twenty- one years later, Global Girls, Inc. is still giving girls a voice and helping them realize there is something inside of them they can share with the world.
STATE REP. FORD TALKS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF EARLY PROSTATE CANCER SCREENING
Illinois State Representative Ford at 48, went in to get a Colonoscopy and requested a Prostate Cancer screening. The first doctor told him at his age, he didn’t need it. But, Ford said, because of the death of Chadwick Boseman, he wanted to get the screening. Ford received a Prostate Cancer diagnosis and underwent treatment. Now, he is encouraging other Black men to get screened.
Redbox Entertainment Acquires Exclusive Domestic Rights To Nick Cannon’s ‘SHE BALL’
Redbox Entertainment has acquired the North American distribution rights to SHE BALL, a feature written, produced, and directed by Nick Cannon. The film will be released simultaneously in theaters and widely available On Demand including Redbox on August 6.
AWARE for All- Midwest is a program that aims to educate communities about clinical trials and how to participate.
The AWARE for All - Midwest event is being held on Thursday, July 22nd from 4:30-6:00 PM CDT. This free 90-minute webinar offers attendees the chance to hear personal stories from clinical trial participants and healthcare professionals.
Rep. Kelly Advances $20 Million in Infrastructure Projects for Illinois Communities
Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) announced $20 million in funding to support transportation and infrastructure projects in Chicago, Cook County, The Village of Matteson, Will County, and Kankakee County.
AUSTIN EATS STRIVES TO PROVIDE FOOD AND EDUCATION
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic Austin Coming Together wanted to provide food and other resources to community residents who were hit hard and needed assistance. Austin Eats was born out of that and a year later, it has expanded to include a film screenings.
“Sundress and Sandals” Concert Coming to Cross Pointe Park July 23
On Friday, July 23, multiple Grammy Award-winning and World Renowned Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees The Isley Brothers will be live in concert at Cross Pointe Park, 2801 W. 167th Street, in Hazel Crest.
Wells Fargo Announces Artist-in-Residence to Join Efforts to Support Diverse- and Women-Owned Small Businesses
Business Wire - Wells Fargo is expanding its existing efforts to support diverse- and women-owned small businesses by welcoming graphic designer and illustrator Sophia Yeshi as the bank’s first-ever artist-in-residence. For her first project as the Wells Fargo Artist in Residence, Yeshi reimagined the “Open” sign as a bold statement to symbolize the perseverance of millions of small business owners through the unprecedented challenges of the pandemic – as well as the long road ahead to full recovery. The new “Open” sign is available for download at wellsfargo.com/ together and later this summer, small business owners can pick up a sign at any Wells Fargo branch while supplies last.
Responsibly sourced diamonds get a closeup at the Sustainable Style Awards
De Beers Jewellers & De Beers Forevermark responsibly sourced diamonds shined at the fourth annual Sustainable Style Awards. Actor Tati Gabrielle, wearing diamond jewelry by De Beers Jewellers, and actor Jaime King, adorned in diamonds by De Beers Forevermark, were among the Hollywood stars and fashion elite who gathered to celebrate the best and brightest in sustainable style.
PULLMAN WALMART REOPENS
Walmart, located at 10900 Doty Avenue, host a grand reopening showcasing its new look on Friday, July 9. Walmart staff were joined by elected officials, higher education administrators, clergy and other community stakeholders.
